US restaurant spending has been resilient, and guests are looking for a better sit-down experience, SPB Hospitality CEO Josh Kern tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast, Kern sits down with BI senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss how the company’s brands, including J. Alexander’s and Krystal, are performing this year. He also comments on M&A and refranchising opportunities as well as dirty sodas and the impact of GLP-1s.

US restaurant spending has been resilient, and guests are looking for a better sit-down experience, SPB Hospitality CEO Josh Kern tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin&rsquo; It Up podcast, Kern sits down with BI senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss how the company&rsquo;s brands, including J. Alexander&rsquo;s and Krystal, are performing this year. He also comments on M&amp;A and refranchising opportunities as well as dirty sodas and the impact of GLP-1s.

“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

SPB Hospitality’s Kern on M&A, Refranchising

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Fast-casual chains are most exposed to the gas-price spike as their menu prices have crept up to rival full-service, SignalFlare.ai’s founder and CEO Michael Lukianoff tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast, Lukianoff sits down with BI’s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to chat about the impact that higher gasoline prices and inflation will have on the restaurant industry. He also discusses menu management, population growth and, of course, AI.

Fast-casual chains are most exposed to the gas-price spike as their menu prices have crept up to rival full-service, SignalFlare.ai&rsquo;s founder and CEO Michael Lukianoff tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin&rsquo; It Up podcast, Lukianoff sits down with BI&rsquo;s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to chat about the impact that higher gasoline prices and inflation will have on the restaurant industry. He also discusses menu management, population growth and, of course, AI.

SignalFlare’s Lukianoff on Gas, Fast Casual, AI

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“We have taught restaurant employees to focus on prime costs, but there are so many other ways to lose money,” Craftable’s CEO David Cantu tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast, he sits down with BI’s Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst Michael Halen to discuss why it’s so important to build financial acumen at the manager level. He also comments on food waste and why the back office is the next big thing in restaurant tech.

&ldquo;We have taught restaurant employees to focus on prime costs, but there are so many other ways to lose money,&rdquo; Craftable&rsquo;s CEO David Cantu tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin&rsquo; It Up podcast, he sits down with BI&rsquo;s Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst Michael Halen to discuss why it&rsquo;s so important to build financial acumen at the manager level. He also comments on food waste and why the back office is the next big thing in restaurant tech.

Craftable’s Cantu on Boosting Restaurant Profits

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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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SPB Hospitality’s Kern on M&A, Refranchising

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