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First Bite

First Bite

Hosted by Nation's Restaurant News

Episodes

128

Latest episode

Jul 2024

Language

EN

About the show

First Bite, hosted by Nation’s Restaurant News digital editor Holly Petre, highlights the top restaurant industry headlines of each day followed by a short conversation on one of the day’s trending stories. Published early every weekday morning, First Bite is the perfect way to get a brief recap of the daily foodservice news alongside your first cup of coffee.

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July 12, 20243 min

Restaurant Daily preview: MOD Pizza, discounts, Beastie Boys vs. Brinker

MOD Pizza has been sold. The wave of restaurant discounts appears to be working. And Chili's gets sued by the Beastie Boys. This is the last episode to appear on the First Bite channel! If you would like more daily updates on the restaurant industry, subscribe to Restaurant Daily at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

July 11, 20244 min

Restaurant Daily preview: Mergers and acquisitions, Chipotle's CFO, Burger King

It's a strange moment for restaurant mergers and acquisitions. Chipotle's CFO is retiring. And Burger King is heating up its menu. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

July 10, 20243 min

Restaurant Daily preview: McDonald's $5 meal, reusable cups, tech surprises

Customers found a loophole in McDonald's $5 meal deal. Fast-food restaurants in a California city are switching to reusable cups. And two big AI suppliers are joining forces. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

July 9, 20245 min

Restaurant Daily preview: MOD bankruptcy, Panera's menu, Dave's Hot Chicken

A fast-growing pizza chain is expected to file for bankruptcy protection. Panera's overhauled menu appears to be a hit. And Dave's Hot Chicken is expanding to a new country. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

July 8, 20243 min

Restaurant Daily preview: MOD bankruptcy, LA labor bill, menu news

MOD Pizza is reportedly considering a bankruptcy filing. Fast-food restaurants in LA are facing more labor regulations. And menu innovation is defying the dog days of summer. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

July 3, 20245 min

Restaurant Daily preview: California restaurant traffic, Boston Market, heat safety

How is California's new fast-food minimum wage impacting restaurant traffic? Boston Market's creditors are finding there's not much in the bank. And the president is cracking down on heat safety for workers. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

July 2, 20244 min

Restaurant Daily preview: RBI China, Craveworthy Brands, Chipotle

Restaurant Brands International is buying back its China business. Craveworthy Brands opened a food hall. And Chipotle taps Olympic athletes for its latest promotion. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

July 1, 20243 min

Restaurant Daily preview: Value meals, Kura Sushi, organic growth

The summer of the value meal is upon us. Kura Sushi says business slowed in California. And which chains saw the most organic growth last year? First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

June 27, 20244 min

Restaurant Daily preview: Another bankruptcy, Panera data breach, Chick-fil-A

An Arby's operator declared bankruptcy. Panera Bread confirms it was hit with a cyberattack. And consumers are finding less value at Chick-fil-A.First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

June 26, 20243 min

Restaurant Daily preview: Starbucks energy drinks, Perkins revamp, Grubhub grocery

Starbucks is serving its customers an added jolt. Perkins is undergoing an extreme makeover. And Grubhub is taking a big plunge into grocery delivery. First Bite is becoming Restaurant Daily! Don't forget to subscribe at Apple Podcasts here and Spotify here.

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