
Extra Serving is a series of weekly podcasts hosted by the editorial team at Nation’s Restaurant News, the leading source for information and insights on the American restaurant industry. Covering the latest and most relevant topics in foodservice — including emerging chains, food trends, technology, and more — Extra Serving features a recap of the week’s biggest headlines, plus guests ranging fro... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 188 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and managing editor Leigh Anne Zinsmeister discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Wonder’s investment from DoorDash, Chili’s intentions to grab market share from Taco Bell, a... more
Sarah Thompson came up in NYC restaurants like Marea and Cosme that were run by strong female leaders. When she came to Las Vegas, though, things looked very different. But at Casa Playa, her fine dining Mexican restaurant at the Wynn Las Vegas, Thom... more
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Yum Brands’ hint that it could acquire another brand, Jersey Mike’s attempts to attract younger consu... more
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Popeyes’ reintroduction of its $6 Big Box, Domino’s new Detroit-style pizza, and new data showing tha... more
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The new podcast format makes the podcast so much better! Alicia and Sam bring great energy and knowledge to the table, which really highlights their years in the industry. The change really keeps you engaged throughout the whole podcast, plus the guests later on really brings details on a topic that they’re closely following. Love it!
The refresh in hosts and format has defiantly changed the flow of the podcasts. Alicia and Sam together bring great energy to the table, and highlight their years of knowledge of the industry thought facts and data. Love the new changes!
Changing the format in summer 2024 helped a lot. It’s easier to follow and more informative now with Sam Oches and Alicia Kelso hosting regularly. Good interviews and industry news.
The Headline for the episode was "Consumer's interest in value, pricing"
Fully 9 (!) minutes into the show, the hosts finish blathering on about everything else under the sun. I appreciate the info, but lack of focus is tiresome.
First time listening to this show. Mid March 2024. Topic I was excited to hear about, DEI in restaurants, unfortunately the audio levels for everyone were off. Incl the host whose levels seemed really high (which made her giggling unlistenable as well as the very loud sounds from her neighborhood). And those of us listening in my car couldn’t hear the guests w/o turning volume all the way up and then the hostess would be too loud. All around terrible audio experience.
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This show provides a weekly, practitioner-focused overview of the restaurant industry, mixing big-brand headlines with in-depth interviews from founders, operators, and industry experts. Episodes frequently cover brand turnarounds, menu innovation, pricing strategies, hospitality technology, and workforce dynamics, anchored by timely tie-ins to major events, earnings, and show floor insights from industry shows. A standout pattern is candid conversations with restaurant leaders and notable guests, offering actionable takeaways on growth, operations, and strategy within a fast-changing landscape. The format shift toward sharper headlines plus longer interview segments is likely to appeal to operators, suppliers, and marketing pros seeking co... more
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2. Avishar Barua
3. Julie Fossner
4. Dana Noorily
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7. Kasey McDonald
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