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“A Deeper Dive” is a weekly podcast from Restaurant Business dedicated to going in-depth on the most pressing challenges and opportunities restaurant operators face today. Each Wednesday, our audience will hear from restaurant industry leaders – from Chipotle to Pincho Factory and Firehouse Subs to McDonald’s. Host Jonathan Maze deep dives into hot topics, from delivery to discounting and marketin... more

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Can Giordano’s grow faster with more thin-crust pizzas?

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Nick Scarpino, the CEO of the Chicago-based pizza chain Giordano’s.

This is one of a series of episodes we recorde... more

Is there a leadership vacuum in the restaurant business?

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Toni Ronayne, the founder of the fractional C-suite firm C Society.

C Society provides experienced executives who... more

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How can restaurants deal with the K-shaped economy?

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Michelle Korsmo, the president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association.

We typically interview Korsmo at the Na... more

Why are fast-food pizza chains struggling?

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Robert Byrne, senior director of consumer research with Technomic.

Byrne and I spend the entire time discussing the state of t... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Scarpino
CEO of Giordano's
Giordano's
Episode: Giordano's is getting ready to grow again
Toni Ronayne
Founder of C Society, provides fractional C-level executives to restaurant chains
C Society
Episode: Why some restaurants face a leadership vacuum
Angell Tsang
Co-founder of Tso Chinese Takeout and Delivery
Tso Chinese Takeout and Delivery
Episode: This company is taking Chinese takeout into the modern era
Min Choe
Co-founder of Tso Chinese Takeout and Delivery
Tso Chinese Takeout and Delivery
Episode: This company is taking Chinese takeout into the modern era
Scott Drake
CEO of CEC Entertainment
CEC Entertainment (Chuck E. Cheese)
Episode: A look at the future of Chuck E. Cheese
Austin Titus
President of Accurate Franchising
Accurate Franchising / United Franchise Group
Episode: Why restaurant chain franchisees are struggling right now
Joe Pawlak
Managing Principal at Technomic
Technomic
Episode: Why 2025 was another tough year for restaurant chains
Brian Britton
CEO, Kilwins
Kilwins
Episode: How Kilwins is adapting to life under new owners
Lisa Miller
consumer insights and innovation strategist
Episode: Why consumers don’t think their restaurant visits are worth it

Hosts

Jonathan Maze
Host of A Deeper Dive; Restaurant Business
Jonathan Mays
Editor-in-Chief; Host appearance trajectory across multiple episodes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Subway

    Subway does not have company stores as they know they are not profitable. When they did have some they didn’t run well. Over the decades Subway brought people from the field that were not good leaders and/or weak managers (dept heads). I was surprised to see how generally weak employees were at HQ.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Subjourney
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great content, spotty audio

    I love the content and insights of each episode but audio quality needs improvement. The latest Raising Canes episode was extremely hard to hear given the use and recording of a speaker phone. Suggestion: record all episodes through Skype or other online platform.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    patrick44575
    United States6 years ago
  • Halal guys

    Really people were coming from California and Canada to eat their food from a cart in NYC. And their delivery via 3rd party is 35% of their business. Stop the fake news.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    holemole fish tacos
    United States7 years ago
  • Wow!

    Fantastic podcast that covers all aspects of the business. Interesting and thought provoking. Great mix of topics and interviews. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jrmiletti
    United States7 years ago
  • Restaurant Rockstars!

    Jonathan and his incredibly knowledgeable guests shine the brightest of lights on the restaurant industry and those inside it! Bold, insightful, and engaging are just a few of the words I’d use to describe the time you’ll spend with them. Thanks for putting out such a superb show Jonathan - keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie Joy B.
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audio quality can vary; guests and topics are consistently engaging.
Thoughtful, data-driven insights that help operators plan strategically.
Strong guest roster with practical takeaways for franchising and growth.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why some restaurants face a leadership vacuum
Q: Now, if you do not know what a fractional executive is, do not worry about that.
Toni explains that a fractional executive is a high-level leader provided on a part-time basis to help emerging and growing restaurant brands access C-suite expertise without the full-time salary burden.
What is wrong with the pizza market?
Q: What the hell has happened with the pizza business?
Pizza sales declined across big QSR players as the category faced supply of digital options, solo dining trends, and a shift to delivery, forcing brands to rethink both their dine-in and delivery strategies.
This company is taking Chinese takeout into the modern era
Q: What about the history of Chinese food in America did you discover that shaped your approach?
They discuss how Chinese immigrants helped build Chinese restaurants alongside the railroads, the evolution of Chinese American cuisine, and the desire to redeem a history where authenticity is preserved while adapting to American palates and delivery formats.
This company is taking Chinese takeout into the modern era
Q: Why take out and delivery?
They pursued takeout and delivery to lower overhead and labor while creating a highly efficient machine, leveraging a culture that had already built strong takeout, and focusing on a scalable, digital ordering experience.
This company is taking Chinese takeout into the modern era
Q: So what was your background?
One founder has over 20 years in the restaurant space and the other brought software and e-commerce expertise; together they built the concept by coding a tailored ordering platform before opening the physical location, emphasizing a seamless mobile experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Deeper Dive

What is A Deeper Dive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on in-depth discussions with restaurant industry leaders and experts, exploring the biggest challenges and opportunities operators face today. Recent episodes cover topics like franchising dynamics, growth strategies for fast-growing brands, the impact of labor and inflation on profitability, and the role of technology in ordering, operations, and customer experience. Noteworthy guests include CEOs, industry analysts, and executives from major brands, who share actionable insights on growth, branding, cost management, and investments in digital platforms. The format tends to balance strategic leadership stories with data-driven perspectives, offering operators and sponsors a practical view of how national trends play out i... more

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Recent guests on A Deeper Dive include:

1. Nick Scarpino
2. Toni Ronayne
3. Angell Tsang
4. Min Choe
5. Scott Drake
6. Austin Titus
7. Joe Pawlak
8. Brian Britton

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