Twin Peaks’ Conversion Lifts Average Unit Volume
Twin Peaks’ first conversion of a Smokey Bones restaurant is generating run rate sales of $8.3 million, up from $3 million before the switch, CEO Joe Hummel tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episo...
27 Jan 202525min
Tom’s Watch Bar Looks to Raise Sports-Bar Game
At its core Tom’s Watch Bar is a “super sports bar,” cofounder and co-CEO Brooks Schaden tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast, Schaden sits down with BI’s senior...
22 Jan 202531min
Cracker Barrel’s Masino on Menu Enhancements
Cracker Barrel’s innovation team is “on fire” and just getting started, CEO Julie Masino tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast, Masino sits down with BI’s senior ...
7 Jan 202534min
Firebirds’ Differentiated Experience Lifts Sales
Leaning into the wood fired grills, bringing fine-dining elements to a more casual environment and an affinity for families are points of differentiation for Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, CEO Steve Kisl...
6 Dec 202430min
Fast Food Lost Its Value, Convenience Advantages
Fast-food chains have lost their value and convenience advantages over competitors, Restaurant Insight Monitor Founder and Partner Tom Wagner tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Chopp...
21 Nov 202443min
PathSpot’s Schindler on Reducing Foodborne Illness
The No. 1 issue behind the spread of foodborne illnesses is food handling and handwashing practices, making up 89% of outbreaks, PathSpot CEO and cofounder Christine Schindler tells Bloomberg Intellig...
5 Nov 202422min
Cava’s Rebhun on Driving Brand Awareness, Sales
Cava’s brand awareness has gotten a boost from the 2023 IPO, social media and its growing consumer packaged goods business, Chief Experience Officer Andy Rebhun tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this e...
30 Okt 202416min
Shake Shack’s Marketing Plan May Boost Frequency
Shake Shack’s food speaks for itself, but marketing can help reinforce the qualities that make it special like brisket in the burgers and shakes made with custard, CEO Rob Lynch tells Bloomberg Intell...
16 Okt 202432min
