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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All-in-one software solutions didn’t work before and aren’t going to work this time, Juan George, co-founder of 858 Partners, tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast, George sits down with BI’s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss why modular, open systems that allow operators to innovate are the best option. He also gives advice on negotiating software-as-a-service (SaaS) contracts and comments on investments in AI, robotics, point-of-sale systems, customer data platforms and solutions to help control back-of-house spending.

All-in-one software solutions didn&rsquo;t work before and aren&rsquo;t going to work this time, Juan George, co-founder of 858 Partners, tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin&rsquo; It Up podcast, George sits down with BI&rsquo;s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss why modular, open systems that allow operators to innovate are the best option. He also gives advice on negotiating software-as-a-service (SaaS) contracts and comments on investments in AI, robotics, point-of-sale systems, customer data platforms and solutions to help control back-of-house spending.

858 Partners' George on SaaS, AI and Robotics

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Custom packaging is a brand impression at scale and quality equates to retention for restaurant chains, SupplyCaddy co-founder and CEO Zachary Stein says on this episode of Bloomberg Intelligence’s Choppin’ It Up podcast. Stein sits down with BI senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss how marketing, operations, price and predictability factor into purchasing decisions for foodservice packaging. He also comments on innovation, sustainability and the hidden labor costs restaurants face when managing a fragmented supplier base.

Custom packaging is a brand impression at scale and quality equates to retention for restaurant chains, SupplyCaddy co-founder and CEO Zachary Stein says on this episode of Bloomberg Intelligence&rsquo;s Choppin&rsquo; It Up podcast. Stein sits down with BI senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss how marketing, operations, price and predictability factor into purchasing decisions for foodservice packaging. He also comments on innovation, sustainability and the hidden labor costs restaurants face when managing a fragmented supplier base.

SupplyCaddy CEO Stein on Packaging Strategy

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The way diners are discovering restaurants has shifted away from reviews and to social media, Loop’s co-founder Anand Tumuluru tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast, Tumuluru sits down with BI’s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss changing trends in the restaurant industry, particularly the delivery channel. He also comments on the importance of right-sizing delivery marketing spending and maximizing flow-through on those sales.

The way diners are discovering restaurants has shifted away from reviews and to social media, Loop&rsquo;s co-founder Anand Tumuluru tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin&rsquo; It Up podcast, Tumuluru sits down with BI&rsquo;s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss changing trends in the restaurant industry, particularly the delivery channel. He also comments on the importance of right-sizing delivery marketing spending and maximizing flow-through on those sales.

Loop’s Tumuluru on Restaurant Delivery Trends

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