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The Corner Booth podcast dives into the fast-growing specialty coffee and beverage market with guest Doug Willmarth, CEO of Beans & Brews Coffeehouse. Host Chris Tripoli explores how this regional favorite evolved from a single Salt Lake City coffee shop into a thriving franchise network. Wilmarth shares his journey from early restaurant roles to leading major brands like Pizza Hut and Wingstop, offering unique insights into what drives success in the competitive coffee industry. In this episode, listeners will learn about specialty coffee trends, including the rise of Gen Z-driven beverage innovation, cold brew popularity, and the growing demand for energy drinks and refreshers. Wilmarth explains why the coffeehouse franchise model is booming, with projections of 6–8% annual growth in the specialty beverage segment. He also discusses operational strategies, from optimizing drive-thru concepts to leveraging technology for better customer experiences while maintaining the human touch that defines hospitality. For entrepreneurs and operators, this conversation is packed with actionable advice on franchise growth strategies, selecting the right partners, and expanding into nontraditional locations like airports and universities. Wilmarth emphasizes the importance of culture, transparency, and strong support systems in scaling a brand. Whether you're interested in coffee franchise opportunities, restaurant leadership, or the future of the beverage industry, this episode delivers valuable insights for anyone looking to thrive in hospitality.
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Burger King's president's invitation to guests to give him a call, Wingstop's first negative sales year in two decades, and why limited-time offers don't seem to work quite as well as they used to. First up is Burger King, which is enjoying some sales momentum as it doubles down on its Whopper platform. President Tom Curtis announced that he would spend four hours a day responding to texts and calls from customers on a dedicated line, demonstrating the chain's commitment to improving around guest feedback. Sam and Alicia discuss the ambitious plan, which has earned positive feedback from around the industry and could further fuel Burger King's momentum. Next up is burger competitor Jack in the Box, which had yet another bad quarter, with same-store sales declining 6.7%. Why is this value chain struggling so mightily even when consumers are looking for budget-conscious offerings? Sam and Alicia dig into the chain's woes, which could include its limited-time offer strategy. In fact, according to Alicia's recent reporting, LTOs may not be working like they used to for restaurant chains. She and Sam unpack why that could be. Next they talk about Wingstop, which saw its same-store sales decline 3.3% in 2025 — its first such decline in 20 years. Alicia explains the steps the company plans to take to reverse fortunes in 2026, including roll out of its Smart Kitchen operation, which helps cut service times. Finally, they talk about two casual-dining heavyweights that are slogging through a softer consumer environment: Texas Roadhouse and The Cheesecake Factory. While Texas Roadhouse's sales were up last quarter, its profitability was down as the company contends with historic beef prices. Meanwhile, The Cheesecake Factory saw its sales comps decline by 2.2%. Is there anything to learn about the full-service category in this news? Sam and Alicia break it down.For more on these stories: Burger King president Tom Curtis to take calls from customersWingstop eyes growth despite another quarter of same-store sales declineTexas Roadhouse continues to navigate high beef costs
Wingstop isn't worried about its same-store sales declines. Wendy's interim CEO Ken Cook has made a lot of references to the chain losing its relevance. And Habit Burger & Grill is making several changes to its menu.
What if your guests aren't buying what's on the menu, they're buying who you are?That's the philosophy guiding today's guest, the CEO of Philz Coffee and the man behind some of the most successful turnarounds in hospitality. After scaling Wingstop and reviving Chuck E. Cheese, Mahesh didn't come to Philz for the margins, he came for the mission.In this conversation, Mahesh breaks down why culture is the only sustainable advantage, how he trimmed 87 priorities down to five that actually mattered, and the high-stakes leadership moves required to reignite passion from the top down. We also unpack the loyalty trap most brands fall into, and how Philz is turning casual customers into community superfans.This isn't just about fixing broken brands. It's about leading with clarity, choosing people over product, and building a coffee shop that everyone has to visit and no one wants to leave.To learn more about Philz Coffee and their community-driven mission, visit philzcoffee.com._________________________________________________________Today's episode was brought to you by Square. If you want restaurant tech that actually supports how you run your restaurant, find out how Square can help at square.com/goodstuff.Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.com
Former Heisman Trophy Winner Gino Torretta breaks down the Super Bowl game and the commercials, Valentine's Day, seafood, Crowder eating Wing Stop in San Francisco, and more.
In hour one, Hoch's drink selection is all over the place, and Crowder is in Bradenton for Lil Chan's baseball tournament. Hoch and Crowder want to bet the USA vs Lativa in Men's Olympic Hockey. Plus, Gino Torreta breaks down the Super Bowl game and the commercials, Valentine's Day, seafood, Crowder eating Wing Stop in San Francisco, and more.
Super Bowl Sunday came and went, and somehow the most exciting part wasn't the game — it was the absolute meltdown surrounding food, parties, and one deeply disturbing human being. On today's daily comedy show, The Rizzuto Show breaks down everything that went wrong (and somehow stayed hilarious).We start with the most relatable Super Bowl experience possible: not leaving the house, questioning every life choice, and trusting Wingstop on the busiest wing day of the year. Moon heroically attempts to pick up a massive order, only to spend over an hour trapped in a lobby full of rage, broken dreams, and unanswered phones — just to come home missing half the food. And yet… Wingstop still reigns supreme. Toxic relationships, but with ranch.Then the crew dives headfirst into Super Bowl party etiquette — or lack thereof. If you show up with Pop-Tarts and vibes, this daily comedy show has thoughts. Strong ones. From weak spreads to Domino's desperation, Rizz and the gang establish clear rules for party survival and publicly shame the crimes against dips, wings, and basic effort.But nothing — and we mean NOTHING — compares to the saga of the Piggyback Bandit. A real person. A real menace. A man who travels across states infiltrating high school sports teams, giving shoulder massages, passing creepy notes, and asking athletes for piggyback rides. The crew reacts in real time to one of the strangest stories ever discussed on a daily comedy show, and the disbelief only escalates.Add in Super Bowl betting chaos, boring commentary, commercial fatigue, height-boosting shoes, dating lies, and Tall Week officially beginning in the studio, and you've got another perfectly unhinged episode.If you're looking for a daily comedy show packed with funny stories, weird news, food drama, and unfiltered commentary — this one delivers.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's Monday, February 9th, and The Rizzuto Show kicks off your daily comedy show the only way we know how: by celebrating Chocolate Day, Pizza Pie Day, and the sacred holiday known as Brown Monday. Productivity is optional. Judgment is not.The crew dives headfirst into Valentine's chaos, breaking down which states are actually romantic (congrats, Alabama… we guess?) and which states are apparently just vibes and isolation. Missouri lands just outside the top 10, proving we almost care. Love letters are back, matching tattoos are a terrible idea, and AI-written romance is officially on Lern's list of marriage-ending offenses.Then things get spicy. A deep dive into cheating stats reveals which states are searching Ashley Madison the hardest (Colorado, what are you doing?), followed by the most unhinged cheating excuses ever recorded by mankind. From “I forgot to break up with you” to “that was my other personality,” the excuses get worse, dumber, and somehow more confident.The Super Bowl recap? Painfully boring. Commercials? Mid. Halftime show? Visually impressive, musically confusing, and guaranteed to make at least one person yell “I don't know this song!” at their TV. But the real Super Bowl tragedy was food.Moon's Wingstop pickup turns into a one-hour hostage situation, ending with half the order missing and everyone silently judging each other in a packed restaurant. Rafe attends a Super Bowl party with the weakest food spread in human history (Pop-Tarts were involved). The crew debates proper Super Bowl etiquette, shames weak contributions, and accidentally invents new snack-based laws.Then… the mystery deepens. Someone is drawing wieners on cars. Not metaphorically. Literally. Windshields across the area are under attack, and no one knows who the Doodle Wiener Bandit is. The crew debates drawing styles, angles, psychology, and somehow turns it into a full-blown art critique.Add in car cleanliness confessions, hoarder tendencies, Super Bowl party politics, awkward butt dials, and the emotional damage of waiting for wings that never came — and you've got another beautifully unproductive daily comedy show episode.Listen now, laugh irresponsibly, and remember: if someone brings Pop-Tarts to your Super Bowl party… they are not your friend.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshowConnect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Americans to Eat 1.48 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl LXThe Life and Times of the Piggyback Bandit‘Piggyback Bandit' sows chaos in Northeast Ohio, prompting police responseChicken wing champs for Super Bowl: Americans to set consumption record during Sunday's gameWhat is the viral Chicken Banana song and why is it so popular?‘Vagueposting' trend sparks social media fury with intentionally confusing postsThis Southern State Was Just Named The 'Most Romantic' In The U.S.What is everyone talking about this week: As Valentine's Day beckons, love letters are making a comebackSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
En este episodio hablamos de los eventos más relevantes relacionados a los mercados financieros de Estados Unidos durante la semana laboral que terminó el viernes 6 de febrero de 2026.En la empresa de la semana hablamos de Wingstop $WING (05:18)Y en la sección educativa hablamos sobre El Super Bowl (07:51)Les dejo la liga a nuestro canal de youtube donde podrán encontrar los audiogramas y videos educativos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6thsV8Y_m2DgYPOqjLVfSQY también dejo la liga del blog donde estaremos subiendo las transcripciones de los episodios: www.ramonlog.com
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus Football presented by Wingstop! Today, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, Mike Clay, and Stephania Bell will crown the best of the best from the 2025 fantasy football season. We look back at this season's biggest fantasy breakthroughs and flops, as well as the most impactful waiver wire adds of the year. We'll also look at the best rookies, greatest comeback players, and the MVP from this fantasy season. Thank you for watching Fantasy Focus throughout the season and be sure to tune in next season! 00:00 Welcome to Fantasy Focus 08:06 Rookie of the Year 16:11 Breakout Player of the Year 24:42 Wheel of Punishment 27:47 Fantasy Flop of the Year 37:17 Moody's Fan of the Year 42:54 Comeback Player of the Year 50:00 Board Bets50:59 Waiver Wire Wonder 55:26 Raheim Sanders Monopoly Fund 57:45 Most Valuable Player 1:04:00 Thanks for Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus Football presented by Wingstop! Today, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay celebrate our Focus Show League Champion Miller Lite Mike and give a shoutout to Chef Drake for winning the Gridiron Gauntlett before sharing one final Week 18 Playoffs Stash for managers still chasing a win. We look back at 2025's biggest fantasy surprises and disappointments, including Javonte Williams' breakout season and the stars who fell short when it mattered. Then we turn our attention to the incoming rookies as we hand out first round grades for Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Travis Hunter, Tet McMillan, Emeka Egbuka, Matthew Golden, Ashton Jeanty, and Omarion Hampton while also breaking down Yates' early 2026 mock draft featuring Fernando Mendoza, Dante Moore, Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, and several more future fantasy names to watch. We wrap with our 2026 Fantasy Resolutions and the trends that will shape next season's draft boards. All that and more on Fantasy Focus Football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Happy New Years from The Brunch Breakdown Podcast! On #TheMenu: Stuff (and People), we want to get rid of in 2026. Why Athletes Punching Fans should be OK. Dan's counting down to the Winter Olympics. DD's Playing Mario Kart in 2025. Wing Stop is the GOAT. And as always, Beer, Music, and A LOT MORE! See Yinz at the Table and Thank You for listening to us ALL YEAR! Check out the SOUNDS OF BRUNCH Playlist on Spotify! WATCH Full Episodes of the @BrunchBreakdown Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, & Facebook. LISTEN on AMAZON, Audible, Spotify, Apple, and Everywhere You Get Your Podcasts. FOLLOW us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and GoodPods!
Welcome to Fantasy Focus! Where Field Yates, Daniel Dopp, and Mike Clay guide you through a packed episode of Fantasy Focus presented by Wingstop, breaking down the Rams–Seahawks TNF matchup, debating volatile start/sit decisions, and navigating a messy Week 16 injury landscape. The crew recaps Seattle's “High Decibel Zone” uniforms and a sluggish first half before diving into DJ Moore's roller‑coaster game logs, Odunze and Burden being ruled out, and why starting Moore feels like a true “hold on to your butts” moment. They tackle Wan'Dale Robinson's massive volume versus a brutal Vikings matchup, run through key injury updates on Rashee Rice, Tee Higgins, Josh Jacobs, Woody Marks, and Dalton Kincaid, and reveal their Starts of the Week, including JJ McCarthy, Kenneth Gainwell, DJ Moore, and a re‑energized Travis Kelce before wrapping with mailbag questions and a thank‑you to the Fantasy Focus community. 00:00-Countdown to Fantasy Focus! 01:01-Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 02:00-Thursday Night Recap, Rams vs Seahawks! 12:07-Week 16 Preview Part 2 41:17-Week 16 Injury Report 49:03-Starts of the Week 55:09-Mailbag 1:00:27-Thanks For Watching Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When Krispy Kreme arrived in Blanchardstown in 2018, it had to curtail its twenty four hour drive through after complaints from residents of traffic and beeping throughout the night. Seven years later, three more American outlets have arrived to Irish shores in the past three months: Taco Bell, Wendy's and Wingstop. All with large queues waiting when they opened. So why do these American outlets draw so much fanfare? And is there more Americanisation of food to come here?All to chat with Damien O'Reilly, Senior Lecturer in Retail Management, TU Dublin
Derek Champagne talks with Marvin Alballi, a globally recognized leader in the food and beverage industry, acclaimed for authoring the world's highest-rated restaurant and F&B book, Restaurant Excellence: The Ultimate Guide to Success in the Food and Beverage Industry, available on Amazon. His book was purchased by top hotel and restaurant companies and endorsed by global chefs and CEOs.A recipient of the prestigious Fortune 500 Brinker International “Operator of the Year” award, Alballi has established a reputation as a transformative force in hospitality, with a proven record of turning around struggling businesses and driving sustained growth.With extensive experience across luxury, lifestyle, upscale, mainstream F&B and the restaurant franchise industry segments, Aballi has worked in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. His career includes consulting for celebrity chefs, Michelin-starred restaurants, and award-winning establishments, including MENA's 50 Best #1 restaurant. In addition, Marvin Alballi has consulted for global, local brands, and franchises such as Orfali Bros, Boston Market, Café D'Arte, Famoso Pizzeria, The Great Harvest Bread Company, Peaceful Restaurants, Wing Stop, and Fusion Ceviche.A sought-after keynote speaker, Alballi has been featured at leading conferences and platforms such as Bloomberg Intelligence (NYC), The Future Hospitality Summit, HSMAI, Breaking Travel News, The Fast Food & Café Convention, Dubai Restaurant Week, and the CET World Series convention on CX and Marketing. They are also a regular guest on Dubai Eye Radio's Helen Farmer Show and have spoken for and guided several organizations including Couqley Restaurants, Paramount Hotels, Adyen, Radisson Dubai, Orfali Bros, and Crowne Plaza Muscat.His insights and thought leadership have been showcased on international podcasts including Bloomberg, The Chef JPK, GotLanded (New York), Polaris (Dubai), and TwentyOne06.In addition to creating the groundbreaking Twelve-Point Program (TPP)—the industry's most effective F&B and restaurant performance management system, Alballi has become a trusted authority on brand reputation, guest experience, profitability, marketing, and restaurant economics. His expertise lies in crafting strategic, long-term business solutions that deliver measurable results and elevate operational excellence.A Canadian citizen, Alballi continues to influence the global F&B landscape by driving innovation, quality, and sustainable growth. Alballi currently leads 26 countries and territories at Hilton Asia Pacific with more than 1,100 restaurants and bars in the Asia Pacific region.Marvin's new book, Hospitality Excellence, is available on Amazon (as of February 2026). Business Leadership Series Intro and Outro music provided by Just Off Turner: https://music.apple.com/za/album/the-long-walk-back/268386576
The final Plog does a sweep of the Triangle. Including WingStop and ... other wild endeavors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we come in hot — starting with wuxia vibes, holiday chaos, and cursed Christmas remixes of “September” — before diving into music stats, Taskmaster binges, Eden's Wuxia/Baihe adventures, and Peter's latest reading spree (including Gödel, Escher, Bach). Eventually, we embark on the Most Important Cultural Work of Our Time: a fast-food and fast-casual tier list. Along the way, we crown unexpected champions, bury some long-held myths (looking directly at you, In-N-Out), and declare Waffle House the beating heart of American civilization. It's unhinged, joyful, occasionally shameful, and fully definitive.Opening ShenanigansEden opens with an incredible wuxia monologue introducing Beauty's Blade, the Baihe novel they've been reading.Peter tries (and fails) to match the energy.Thanksgiving recaps: delayed flights, Target wandering, and the absolute war crime that is “Do You Remember…the 21st Night of December” playing over store speakers.Life Updates & MediaEnd-of-year malaise, work overload, and winter dread.Apple Music Replay breakdowns:Peter: another year, another Slow Forever domination.Eden: a deeply chaotic top-albums list featuring Rebecca Black, Japanese jazz fusion, KPM library music, and Tron: Legacy.Taskmaster binges continue.Peter's current reading includes Three-Body Problem and the 900-page Gödel, Escher, Bach.Eden is deep into Where Winds Meet (“What if Assassin's Creed but Wuxia and optionally an MMO?”), and fully living in Jianghu.Manga corner: Kaiju Girl Caramelise is adorable and unhinged in equal measure.
(NOTE - Be sure to use headphones if you want a proper Dopp ASMR experience!) Welcome to Fantasy Focus presented by Wingstop! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to break down Week 14 with a full slate of insights, starting with a wild Cowboys vs Lions TNF recap where Gibbs, Aubrey, and Flournoy all exploded for 30+ fantasy points despite the game feeling oddly disappointing. The crew then previews Dalton Kincaid's must‑start potential against the Bengals if healthy, Christian Watson's boom‑or‑bust upside versus the Bears, and key practice report updates on stars like Lamar Jackson, Tee Higgins, Drake London, Marvin Harrison Jr, and more. Mike Clay delivers his Shadow Report with upgrades for the Browns, Vikings, and Saints, plus tough downgrades for Ja'Marr Chase and Marvin Harrison Jr. Finally, don't miss the Starts of the Week featuring Lamar Jackson, Bijan Robinson, Jordan Addison, and Brenton Strange, along with Dopp's ASMR picks, Yates' Super Sour Starts, and your questions in the Mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Papa Johns has kicked off its refranchising effort. Wingstop is quickly inching closer to its goal of becoming a top 10 restaurant brand. And franchisees are suing Round Table Pizza over marketing.
I sit down with Corey Benish, President & CEO of Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) — the powerhouse behind brands like Budget Blinds, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath Tune-Up, Tailored Closet, AdvantaClean, Lightspeed Restoration, PremierGarage, Two Maids, and Aussie Pet Mobile.In this episode, Corey reveals the truth about semi-absentee franchising, how HFC builds multi-million-dollar franchisees, and why their brands like Budget Blinds, Lightspeed Restoration, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath Tune-Up, and PremierGarage dominate their categories. Learn how to evaluate franchise opportunities, compare franchising vs. business acquisition, understand scalability, and tap into the power of franchise systems, training, tools, community, and operational playbooks that actually work. If you want to build generational wealth through franchising — this is the episode you need.Sponsored by SEO Samba — AI-driven, predictable franchise marketing.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – “Corey… before I hit record—” (Oops, we're already recording!)00:27 – Welcome to Franchise Fit Podcast (formerly Eye On Franchising)01:00 – Introducing Corey Benish, President & CEO of Home Franchise Concepts02:00 – HFC wins Franchise Innovation of the Year02:40 – “Are you getting to 3,000 Budget Blinds franchisees?”03:50 – Why franchising beats buying an existing business06:00 – The REAL risks of buying a non-franchise business07:40 – Why partnership is in HFC's DNA09:20 – How HFC onboards and empowers franchisees11:10 – International convention, collaboration, vendor partnerships12:20 – What sets Home Franchise Concepts apart from competitors14:55 – Backed by a $22B+ parent company — JM Family Enterprises16:00 – Balancing emerging brands vs. mature ones17:40 – How HFC decides where to invest brand-by-brand19:10 – What it takes to scale a brand to national dominance20:30 – Why “scalable & repeatable” is the heart of franchising22:00 – AI, visualization tech, and the future of home services23:20 – Is semi-absentee REAL or pure marketing hype?25:10 – The truth: commitment, investment, and growth mindset27:00 – “Fall in love with the operating model — not the logo”28:10 – Great Clips story: Bald guy buys a hair salon29:15 – How HFC guides candidates across 10 brands31:00 – The millionaire franchisees: what they ALL do differently33:20 – Advisory councils, innovation feedback, and collaboration35:00 – The “mastermind effect” unique to franchising36:40 – Multi-brand and multi-unit expansion at HFC38:10 – Spotlight on Lightspeed Restoration — massive, fragmented, mandatory market41:10 – Insurance relationships, 24/7 model, and explosive growth potential43:00 – Why getting in early matters (my Wingstop story)45:10 – Final advice: Don't wait. Be curious. Love the model. Choose franchising.47:00 – Closing thoughts + call to action47:40 – Schedule your free Franchise Fit call below
It's that time to show what you're thankful for. I'm thankful for a lot of things no matter how big or small. A few things I'm thankful for are my Denver Broncos, the government reopening, and Sidney Sweeny. Aside from that I also discuss the rock and roll hall of fame, SNAP benefits, and the new Wing Stop in town.You can watch the video episode on our YouTube channel at Life's A Garden Podcast!
This week on Real News or Fake News from The Jubal Show, a couple of viral headlines have everyone questioning their sanity, including a nationwide “penny panic” after TikTok convinced millions they might be millionaires, and a jaw‑dropping Wingstop smuggling scandal rocking a Texas jail. But which stories are real, and which ones fooled the internet? Test your BS‑detecting skills, laugh at the wild details, and see if you can spot the truth before the crew reveals it. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Mahesh Sadarangani, the CEO of Philz Coffee, an artisanal coffee brand that, for more than 20 years, has committed itself to serving hand-crafted coffee using sustainably sourced beans from around the world. Mahesh arrived at Philz from Wingstop in 2021, and he set out to modernize and optimize the chain while protecting its quality commitment. He joined the podcast to talk about how Philz manages to obsess over its high-quality coffee even as it adds tools like drive thrus and loyalty programs. In this conversation, you'll find out why:The coffee category is highly fragmented — which is good news for all of usYour brand's original values are probably still relevant for your path forwardRestaurant brands need multiple formats to fulfill their potential Even saturated categories are ripe for something outside the boxYour experience defines your relationship with your guest; don't mess with it too muchHuman connection is alive and well in the restaurant industry Have feedback or ideas for Take-Away? Email Sam at sam.oches@informa.com.
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news — and wow was there a lot of it, from M&A moves to a glut of meaningful earnings reports. They start with the M&A headlines, exploring the Denny's acquisition, Starbucks' sale of its China business, and Yum's strategic review of Pizza Hut. What do these moves mean for each respective chain? Sam and Alicia break it down. Then they dive into all of the quarterly earnings reports from the week, of which, by their count, there were 20. That includes a look at casual dining — generally faring positively, with good results from Dine Brands, Texas Roadhouse, and Bloomin' — as well as fast casual (middling results from CAVA and Wingstop and a disastrous showing by Sweetgreen) and QSR (big winners in Taco Bell and KFC, poor showings from Wendy's and Pizza Hut). Sam and Alicia talk about the big-picture implications of the quarter and what we might expect from these leading restaurant chains going forward. For more on these stories: Denny's acquired by group of investors for approximately $620 millionYum Brands exploring potential sale of Pizza HutWendy's to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants
THE BALL MOVEMENT WAS INCREDIBLE! This Knicks team continues to get better and better each game. It's not about WHO they beat but rather HOW they beat them. The Knicks offense was amazing all game long but it was really their defense that took them to another level in the 2nd half. But the duo called Wingstop proved why they can be so deadly in the league. When they are playing off of one another, it's simply too hard to defend. Add to that you have a roaming 7 foot monster in Mitchell Robinson getting rebounds, putback dunks and blocking shots? Robinson's impact was so great, he made NBA History... Troy Mahabir breaks all of this down! SHOW CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Presented By FanDuel 01:00 - Knicks Wings Terrorize The Nets 01:43 - FanDuel Odds For Winner Of Knicks V Nets Game 9 02:54 - Knicks V Nets Highlights 05:30 - New York's Defense Still Needs To Be Understood 07:12 - Wingstop Is Open ONCE AGAIN! 10:33 - Defensive Player Of The Game: Mitchell Robinson 11:41 - Robinson Makes NBA History 12:15 - Knicks Stars Thriving While Not Being Main Offensive Hubs 14:10 - Team Stats Show How Knicks BEAT DOWN The Nets 18:01 - Knicks Are Playing Like A Team With A Mission To Get The The NBA Finals LISTEN NOW TO GET YOUR KNICKS FIX! Catch the latest special interviews, shorts, fan interactions, and more by following the show! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss another episode! Rather Watch the latest Knicks Recap episode? Catch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKnicksRecap Follow The Knicks Recap on all social media platforms! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKnicksRecap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/u/TheKnicksRecap?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Rather Listen to The Knicks Recap on a different platform? Catch us on ALL of your favorite streaming platforms: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3SKSl8o Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QrEfr6 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-knicks-recap-a-new-yor-100895112/ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3QoZrOd Other Pod Channels: https://anchor.fm/the-knicks-recap Grab our MERCH featuring some of the graphics you've seen us create to take your Knicks fandom to the NEXT LEVEL: MAIN STORE: https://theknicksrecap.myspreadshop.com/ CashApp: $TheKnicksRecap Have a comment about the show, an interview, or a graphic idea? Reach out to The Knicks Recap on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Snack Wrap and value helped McDonald's last quarter. Wingstop is developing its first loyalty program. And Taco Bell is innovating on its signature Baja Blast flavor.
Pizza Hut appears to be on the hunt for a buyer. Denny's is going private for the first time in decades. And Wingstop is feeling the impacts of consumer anxiety.
On this episode of The She Said It First Podcast, Jerrilyn Lake aka Indeskribeabull and Lynee’ Monae discusses various topics and entertain the listening audience. Episode 75 of She Said It First, titled “Not Looking for Love, Looking for Lunches,” is peak funny girl fall energy. Jerrilyn Lake (aka Indeskribeabull) and Lynee’ Monae kick things off with What Irritated Me the Most This Week, and it’s giving “you had one job.” Jerrilyn’s photographer fumbled her whole meet-and-greet photoshoot by cutting off her shoes — the most expensive part of the outfit. Lynee’ doubles down with her own rant about people (and politicians) who can’t seem to do their one assignment either, sliding smoothly from bad angles to bad elections. It’s equal parts relatable, ridiculous, and just the right dose of righteous. In Girl, What Happened, cuffing season takes center stage as the ladies admit they might’ve wasted their summer and missed their shot at a winter roster. But don’t get it twisted — they’re not looking for soulmates, just soul food. The duo hilariously breaks down where to find “plush” partners for the colder months — hint: try Wingstop, the buffet line, or the big and tall store (Ziplock suit optional). Their motto? “We’re not looking for love, we’re looking for lunches.” Between cozy talk, cuffing strategies, and Boston Market confessions, it’s a full buffet of comedy. Finally, Girl Talk dives into everything from viral content boundaries to defending your mama in public (and almost going to jail over it). They cap things off with a passionate debate about tipping culture — when it’s deserved, when it’s not, and why asking for a tip on the card reader feels like robbery with a smile. By the end, you’ve gotten relationship advice, voter motivation, and a side of laughter so good you might just tip them. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@u1pn Follow: @urban1podcast @indeskribeabull @lynee_monae Executive Producer: Jahi Whitehead/ @Jahi_TRG Video/Social Media Producer: Walter Gainer II See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When it comes to publicity stunts, Kim Kardashian may have just outdone herself. The socialite and reality TV star has raised a few eyebrows with the latest addition to her underwear range, Skims — a barely there thong, lavishly adorned with fake pubic hair. Charmin is going big with its latest release. Starting Thursday, the brand is introducing what it calls “The Forever Roll.” It's a 1,700-sheet roll of toilet paper that is meant to last up to a month, based on a two-person household. The roll is about 32 times larger than a standard one. A court filing has put some meat on the bones of the case against the corrections officer just arrested for allegedly smuggling chicken wings into a Texas lockup. Police search for teens accused of stealing 200 stuffed animals from New York amusement park SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com #SEC #Alabama #Auburn #secfootball #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #football #sports #alabamafootball #alabamabasketball #auburnbasketball #auburnfootball #rolltide #wareagle #alabamacrimsontide #auburntigers #nfl #sportsnews #footballnews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 2710 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss failing, getting back up, having"life into living" moments, what happens after, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/10/what-happens-after-episode-2710 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - What Happens After Vinnie has failed multiple times, but he fights back and keeps getting up. (4:00) It's not how many times you fall, but how many times you get up. Vinnie explains how that philosophy extends to health and weight loss. (12:00) You only really fail when you stop getting up. (15:00) It's not an issue to have some true Life Into Living, but what happens after. You have to get back into NSNG®immediately. NSNG® is less about restriction and more about the fact that it is often easier to avoid certain foods in the first place than to constantly have to “get back on the wagon.” What you choose to LIL on should absolutely be special. It's not “let's grab a whole pizza” frequently. (20:00) Wing Stop appears to have added sugar to French fries! (28:00) Previously mentioned in episode 2707 were the Power Zone (glutes, hamstrings), Posture Zone (back), and Stability Zone (obliques). (30:00) The two remaining Zones are the Mobility Zone (overhead press and face pulls) and the Grip Zone. (42:30) Push-ups are the most overlooked exercise that is beneficial. (45:00) If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it will be reopening soon. But you can get on the wait list - More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it will be reopening soon. But you can get on the wait list - Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:
In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Donnie Upshaw, Chief People Officer & Senior Vice President at Wingstop Restaurants Inc., about scaling one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands while protecting culture and developing frontline talent. Donnie shares how 70% of Wingstop's general managers started as hourly employees, why the GM role is the most important in the company, and how intentional development, micro-learning, and recognition fuel growth. He also explains how Wingstop uses storytelling, internal podcasts, and community giving to connect 47,000+ team members worldwide.
<目次>(0:00) サンフランシスコで録ってます(1:30) HubspotのINBOUNDが初SF開催!(9:45)マクドナルドの新作シェイクに引いちゃった(12:13) 宮武さんの苦手アメリカンフードは〇〇(17:20) Wingstop,Davidプロテインなどなど(20:25) インタビューしたHubspot・起業家・クリエイター(27:40) 時差ボケ事情<About Off Topic>Podcast:Apple - https://apple.co/2UZCQwzSpotify - https://spoti.fi/2JakzKmOff Topic Clubhttps://note.com/offtopic/membershipX - https://twitter.com/OffTopicJP草野ミキ:https://twitter.com/mikikusanohttps://www.instagram.com/mikikusano宮武テツロー: https://twitter.com/tmiyatake1
We need more sleep, turns out a lil' LSD may be good for you, Tesla has some deep pockets and Wingstop has a new jam!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The debate of San Diego vs. L.A. Mexican food gets spicy—tortillas, orange sauce lore, and a takedown of Tex-Mex (that's not real Mexican food, sorry Texas). Then the dawgs spiral into AI land: Saul is making posters with ChatGPT, “AI psychosis,” why bots “lie,” and whether lawyers should ever trust a hallucinating robot. The finale is pure chaos: a Last-Meal Showdown (Panda Express? Wingstop? Persian Soltani? Mom's stuffing?!), longboards vs. skateboards, taking psychedelics at Joshua Tree, and a wildly unhelpful “kidnap scenario” bit—plus Armenia/Azerbaijan headlines, cartel housekeeper jokes, and show dates in NYC (Hormoz!) and Texas (Saul!). It's rowdy, it's wrong, it's very Dogs of Browntown.Dogs of Browntown stars comedians Hormoz Rashidi, Joel "Joelberg" Jimenez, and Saul Trujillo – three brown dudes, one good time. Recorded at Joel's abuela's casa in Los Angeles, CA.#DogsOfBrowntown #ComedyPodcast #MexicanFood #AI #PandaExpressFollow Dogs of Browntown on IGHormoz RashidiJoel JimenezSaul TrujilloProduced by Drew Daly and Armand Gorjian.
When a Story About Dinner at Wing Stop Becomes an EXTREMELY Impassioned Argument.. LOL-OH MY FOLKS! full 701 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 02:05:24 +0000 UC9xeALabdfRk4yXgrRle9BLzU0ZoCkI sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley sports When a Story About Dinner at Wing Stop Becomes an EXTREMELY Impassioned Argument.. LOL-OH MY FOLKS! 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False
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Wingstop Manager Throws Hot Boiling Grease on Customer then this Happens!
Yoo people in this weeks we have on @1movision we speak about content creation, the journey to getting a wingstop blackcard and how we see God individually ! As always, any questions or DMs feel free to drop us message
Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about a customer reporting a human turd out in front of a bar, guy in lingerie busted drunk driving, pilot declared mayday, boat and whale collision, guns tore owner shot gun in store into a mannequin, runaway lizard caught after 2 weeks on the loose, man used dating apps to scam people out of $2M, 114-year-old woman says potatoes are the key to her long life, seagull swoops in and steals food from couple, 17% of the country doesn’t wear underwear, Seattle Seahawks rookie wore tight short shorts, bear charged mascot in a river, Hulk Hogan never met his grandkids, Diddy update, Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson audio used to scare wolves, Salt n Pepa fighting for music rights, Wing Stop employee threw hot grease on customer, Memphis fast food, man named Sinner arrested for sitting with dong out in public restroom, update on people who faked a bear breaking into car, guy proposed to GF on plane and it crashed, man with world’s best beard, deputy in trouble for TikTok’ing while on duty, guy shot Peeping Tom, peeper in a ski mask busted on doorbell cam, guy who lost 8k bitcoin finally giving up search, couple abandoned 10-year-old because passport was expired, girls save a young child’s life from drowning, record snow fall in Australia, zoo in Denmark asking people to donate pets to feed animals, dog surfing championships, and more!
Grab and understand 14 franchise buying mistakes that could ruin your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=FEaug0325Is Wingstop a cash cow or just hype? In this video, I reveal the real costs and average earnings from Wingstop's 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document. With startup costs up to $1M and average sales over $2.1M, we'll unpack what it takes to turn chicken wings into serious profit—or whether it's a hustle best left to celebrities like Rick Ross. Stick around to see if owning just one location even makes sense.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?
Dam Internet, You Scary! hosts Patrick Cloud and Tahir Moore break down the disturbing but interesting stories on the internet! This episode is sponsored by Better Help
In this episode, Scott Becker shares updates on major stock movements from companies like Wingstop, Avis, Peloton, Microsoft, and Palantir, while also weighing in on Fed rate decisions and public opinion polls.
In this episode, Scott Becker highlights five notable stock movers.
The gals start off the episode with Dena's report on her long-awaited trip to Wingstop before turning to their FYPs. Dena's includes @officialgordonmote's impression of tennis sounds, @moorrgs, and a recap of the history of the Nathan's 4th of July hot dog eating contest by @__sportsball. Catalina shares @wishyouwerequeertv's reaction to learning Columbus is a “fashion capital” and @mc667868 reporting that the silent monastery retreats are booked for the summer. This week's highlighted audio trend is the “you look happier” trend set to Taylor Swift's “You belong with me,” with videos by @meredithymckenzie, @grandma_droniak, @realmousevibes, and @thecontracowboy. Wrapping up with food and drink trends, the ladies discuss the Surf Lodge chicken tenders, including videos by @queenrichter and @maxcohennn. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Kerry Lutz and Andrew Horowitz break down the latest market trends, from record highs to standout sectors like small modular reactor stocks, which have surged 170–200% recently. Andrew explains the true scale and investment potential of these reactors despite logistical hurdles. The conversation explores the impact of foreign investors, FOMO-driven behavior, and shifting consumer habits—such as the move from premium brands to budget-friendly picks. They highlight recovery plays like Wingstop, storm season optimism for Generac, and ongoing interest in gold, silver, and platinum. In tech, Andrew names AI leaders like Nvidia and Microsoft, shares doubts about Google, and analyzes media narratives around Tesla and Elon Musk. The episode wraps with a look at crypto, favoring Ethereum over Bitcoin as a national currency, while calling out the political entanglements in digital assets. Find Andrew here: https://thedisciplinedinvestor.com Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe Kerry's New Book “The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster” is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5
How many Fast Food orders a week before it becomes too much? Also, is this the best MLB Catch of the Year? We talk about Montreal outlawing barking at a dog park, the Panthers and Oilers brawling in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, and lots more!
More of the craziest reviews thatthe internet has to offer! We check out a "museum" that also happens to be a bar, in the basement of a movie theater, and cliams to have the worst art, out there. A Wingstop location that has everybody mad at a lady, who seems to have many hair color changes. A very personal item that acts as a type of hat, and a disgusting cup, all at the same time & much more!! Join comedians James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman as they explore the most opinionated part of the internet: The Reviews Section! Subscibe, and we will see you every Monday with Your Stupid Opinions!!! Don't forget to rate & review!!
In honor of Mother's Day, we're diving into the powerful role that mothers play in business ownership—especially in the world of franchising.
Same-store sales are down at the coffee chain's US stores. But a successful turnaround isn't off the menu yet. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss: - What to do with two minutes' extra time. - Earnings from Starbucks. - What's cooking at Wingstop. Then, (19:30), Yasser el-Shimy joins Mary for a look at Warner Brothers Discovery, in the first of a two-part series about the entertainment conglomerate and its controversial CEO. Tickers mentioned: SBUX, WING, WBD Host: Mary Long Guests: Asit Sharma, Yasser el-Shimy Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices