Matthew de Gruyter, CEO and Co-Founder of Next Level Burger, joins Michael Halen, Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, to discuss the plant-based burger chain’s menu, mission and development plans. Next Level Burger is America’s first 100% plant-based burger joint committed to giving customers a healthier option to traditional fast food by serving vegan, organic and non-GMO foods. Sustainability, living wages, an investment by Whole Foods Market and why Next Level chose Beyond Meat over Impossible Foods are among the topics covered.

Matthew de Gruyter, CEO and Co-Founder of Next Level Burger, joins Michael Halen, Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, to discuss the plant-based burger chain’s menu, mission and development plans. Next Level Burger is America’s first 100% plant-based burger joint committed to giving customers a healthier option to traditional fast food by serving vegan, organic and non-GMO foods. Sustainability, living wages, an investment by Whole Foods Market and why Next Level chose Beyond Meat over Impossible Foods are among the topics covered.

“Choppin’ It Up” by Bloomberg Intelligence features conversations with analysts, executives and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the restaurant industry. Topics include human capital, ghost kitchens, menu pricing, the FAST Act and everything in between. The podcast is hosted by Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst Michael Halen.

“Choppin’ It Up” by Bloomberg Intelligence features conversations with analysts, executives and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the restaurant industry. Topics include human capital, ghost kitchens, menu pricing, the FAST Act and everything in between. The podcast is hosted by Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst Michael Halen.

Choppin’ It Up by Bloomberg Intelligence

Next Level Burger Aims to Change US Eating Habits

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If you aren’t playing the value game, you’re turning a blind eye to a big trend in the marketplace that isn’t going away soon, Smashburger’s co-founder Tom Ryan tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast, Ryan and CEO Jim Sullivan sit down with BI senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss how Smashburger’s $4.99 menu has contributed to its same-store sales turnaround. They discuss efforts to improve branding, operations and innovation and comment on the new marketing campaign slated for April 7.

If you aren&rsquo;t playing the value game, you&rsquo;re turning a blind eye to a big trend in the marketplace that isn&rsquo;t going away soon, Smashburger&rsquo;s co-founder Tom Ryan tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin&rsquo; It Up podcast, Ryan and CEO Jim Sullivan sit down with BI senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss how Smashburger&rsquo;s $4.99 menu has contributed to its same-store sales turnaround. They discuss efforts to improve branding, operations and innovation and comment on the new marketing campaign slated for April 7.

Smashburger’s Co-Founder, CEO on Improved Sales

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At a high level, there are two questions I ask our teams to consider: Is what we’re doing making things better or easier for our team members, or better or easier for our guests? BJ’s Restaurants’ Chief Executive Officer Lyle Tick tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast, Tick sits down with BI’s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss the company’s simplification efforts. They also explore BJ’s culture and new restaurant development as well as alcohol consumption trends.

At a high level, there are two questions I ask our teams to consider: Is what we&rsquo;re doing making things better or easier for our team members, or better or easier for our guests? BJ&rsquo;s Restaurants&rsquo; Chief Executive Officer Lyle Tick tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin&rsquo; It Up podcast, Tick sits down with BI&rsquo;s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss the company&rsquo;s simplification efforts. They also explore BJ&rsquo;s culture and new restaurant development as well as alcohol consumption trends.

BJ’s CEO on Simplification, Store Development

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Dog Haus’ new franchisee deals “mutually align incentives” between the brand and its operators, CEO Michael Montagano tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast, Montagano sits down with BI’s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss how the company signed development agreements for 1,500 stores by offering partners a 20% equity stake, board representation and senior management roles. He also highlights the chain’s focus on quality proteins, strong unit economics and how its deal with Jake Paul boosted brand awareness.

Dog Haus&rsquo; new franchisee deals &ldquo;mutually align incentives&rdquo; between the brand and its operators, CEO Michael Montagano tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin&rsquo; It Up podcast, Montagano sits down with BI&rsquo;s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss how the company signed development agreements for 1,500 stores by offering partners a 20% equity stake, board representation and senior management roles. He also highlights the chain&rsquo;s focus on quality proteins, strong unit economics and how its deal with Jake Paul boosted brand awareness.

Dog Haus Aims to Disrupt the Franchised Model

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Next Level Burger Aims to Change US Eating Habits

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