A Deeper Dive

Restaurant Business Magazine

“A Deeper Dive” is a weekly podcast from Restaurant Business dedicated to going in-depth on the most pressing challenges and opportunities restaurant operators face today. Each Wednesday, our audience will hear from restaurant industry leaders – from Chipotle to Pincho Factory and Firehouse Subs to McDonald’s. Host Jonathan Maze deep dives into hot topics, from delivery to discounting and marketing to menu, giving operators the latest information and solutions to drive their businesses. Subscribe now! Restaurant Business: https://www.restaurantbusinessonlin

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A Deeper Dive

Episodes (421)

Wednesday Why Teriyaki Madness has kept growing in a tough market
Wed Aug 12th How growth chains adapt to a changing restaurant market
Wed Aug 5th An interview with Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican

A Deeper Dive

Aug 19, 2026
26 minutes
47 MB

Why have Asian brands such as Teriyaki Madness done so well of late? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Michael Haith, CEO of the 200-unit Asian franchise. Teriyaki Madness’s system sales increased more than 19% last year and the company said it is on pace to beat that so far in 2026. That fits with current industry trends, as Asian brands appear to be thriving. We talk with Haith about that performance and what sets his chain apart. We also talk extensively about franchising and franchise growth and...

A Deeper Dive

Why Teriyaki Madness has kept growing in a tough market

Restaurant Business Magazine

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