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Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Extra Serving is a series of weekly podcasts hosted by the editorial team at Nation’s Restaurant News, the leading source for information and insights on the American restaurant industry. Covering the latest and most relevant topics in foodservice — including emerging chains, food trends, technology, and more — Extra Serving features a recap of the week’s biggest headlines, plus guests ranging from restaurant owners and operators to CEOs, founders, chefs, and other experts.
Episodes
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Restaurateur Kevin Boehm is having a full-circle moment
Kevin Boehm has experienced the highs and lows of the restaurant industry. His award-winning restaurants range from the Michelin-starred Boka to Girl and Goat…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
3 chains soar in Q3, plus Cheesecake Factory has a big week and more restaurant news
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Cheesecake…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
BONUS: Meet the chef redefining Italian cuisine at the fast casual Piada
Chef Matt Harding has been working with Italian food for more than 30 years, first as corporate executive chef at Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, and later at…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Taco Bell re-ups with Pepsi, QSR pizza scores a win, and Wendy’s is all yellow
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Taco…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
KFC switches to Coke, Taco Bell ramps up beverage innovation, and Domino’s falters
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including KFC U.S.’s…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
BONUS: Burger King’s chef dishes on menu innovation, inspiration, and hacks
For more than 30 years, Amy Alarcon has served as a chef at some of America’s favorite restaurant chains, from Church’s Chicken to Taco Cabana and Arby’s. But…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Starbucks/Chipotle merge rumors, True Food’s bankruptcy, and Uber’s big acquisition
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including the rumor…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
El Pollo Loco eyes New York, Chipotle hits a milestone, and Crumbl starts to crumble
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including El Pollo…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
KFC’s new prototype, McDonald’s massive initiative, and Darden’s impressive results
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including KFC’s new…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Wonder shakes up the off-prem business while Chili’s targets a fast-food competitor
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and managing editor Leigh Anne Zinsmeister discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Chef Sarah Thompson on her historic James Beard win: 'We can do this'
Sarah Thompson came up in NYC restaurants like Marea and Cosme that were run by strong female leaders. When she came to Las Vegas, though, things looked very…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Will Yum buy another brand? How can Jersey Mike’s reach young people? And why is Walmart delivering for Papa Johns?
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Yum…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Is Domino’s new pizza as iconic as the Big Mac?
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Popeyes’…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Wendy’s shakeup continues, Taco Bell collabs with Olivia Rodrigo, and indie restaurants score a win
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Wendy’s…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Taco Bell throws back to 2016, Jack in the Box names CEO-in-waiting, and Chipotle looks to Gen Alpha
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Taco…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Cava and Chili’s wow once again, McDonald’s adds an energy drink, and a 'Hot Ones' promo bombs
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including quarterly…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
The good, bad, and meh of restaurant earnings, featuring Burger King, Texas Roadhouse, Wendy’s, and more
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Salad and…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
BONUS: How Chef Avishar Barua brings humor and value to fine dining
Chef Avishar Barua sat down with guest host Gloria Dawson to discuss his Columbus, Ohio, restaurants Agni and Joya’s, what Midwestern food really is, and how…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Starbucks and Chipotle shine while Wingstop flails and Jersey Mike’s goes public
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including a flurry…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Cracker Barrel’s CEO change, Domino’s meh results, and Noodles’ impressive turnaround
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and managing editor Leigh Anne Zinsmeister discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to Taco Bell lettuce, restaurant bankruptcies surge, and a new marketing blitz
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including the origin…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
The chicken wars heat up, value menu overload, and Wonder's IPO plans
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including McDonald’s…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Jersey Mike’s IPO, restaurant closures, and concerning jobs numbers
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Jersey…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Domino’s CEO’s surprising announcement, LongHorn Steakhouse’s shocking performance, and a bevy of Starbucks news
In this week’s episode of Extra Serving, hosts Alicia Kelso and Leigh Anne Zinsmeister dive into the latest developments shaping the restaurant industry…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Pizza Hut’s sale, Jersey Mike’s new crown, KFC’s next chapter
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Yum!…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Cracker Barrel claws back, KFC explores table service, and menu innovations galore
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Cracker…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
McDonald’s new strategy, World Cup marketing, and creative pricing
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including McDonald’s…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Wendy’s new CEO, Starbucks AI walk-back, and CAVA’s big quarter
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Wendy’s…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Trends to watch according to the National Restaurant Association Show
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso sit down after three days at the National Restaurant Association…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Jack in the Box’s leadership shakeup, Papa Johns' retail move, and 2025’s winners and losers
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Jack in…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Inspire’s plans to go public, Burger King’s case for brand of the year, and Wendy’s worrisome woes
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Inspire…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Inside the National Restaurant Show: What to expect from the industry's biggest event
The biggest foodservice event in the western hemisphere is right around the corner, and Extra Serving is offering a first-hand look at what's in store. That's…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Chipotle swings positive, Starbucks wows, and Wingstop lays an egg
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including the latest…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
How Defined Hospitality leads with passion and authenticity
On the surface, Defined Hospitality's restaurants might not seem to have much in common. The Philadelphia-based restaurant group's operations include Kalaya, a…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Starbucks’ east coast move, McDonald’s major milestone, and Little Caesars’ new delivery method
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Starbucks’…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
New AI developments, McDonald's big beverage upgrade, and Red Lobster's return to endless shrimp
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso sit down at the Restaurant Leadership Conference to discuss the…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Chick-fil-A’s crazy sales, Chili’s big milestone, and Taco Bell’s new flavor enhancer
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
When hospitality becomes unreasonable, with food writer Adam Reiner
After working front-of-the-house roles at fine dining restaurants in New York City like Carbone, Baboo, and the Grill, Adam Reiner has seen all sorts of dining…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Starbucks offers baristas bonuses, McDonald’s raises the value bar, and Shake Shack goes full tech
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN executive editor Alicia Kelso and managing editor Leigh Anne Zinsmeister discuss the latest restaurant industry news…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Domino’s revs up Pizza Tracker, McDonald’s sees modest bump from Big Arch, and Noodles & Co. explores ramen
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Domino’s…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Burger King takes a page from Domino’s, Darden keeps defying odds, and Fat Brands gets a lifeline
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…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Taco Bell’s new menu reveal, gas prices’ threat to restaurants, and Starbucks’ loyalty update
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Taco…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
McDonald’s Big Arch controversy, Cracker Barrel’s sales woes, and alarming data about closures
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including that…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
McDonald’s ‘Big’ new menu item, Domino’s pizza dominance, and a fast casual’s no-good-very-bad quarter
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including McDonald’s…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Moving to the 'burbs: Why BondSt chef Marc Spitzer opened a new spot in Roslyn, NY
After commuting from Long Island for decades as a partner and longtime chef at BondSt in New York City, Marc Spitzer was considering opening a restaurant in…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Burger King’s president on speed dial, Wingstop’s sales hit a wall, and LTOs aren’t working like they used to
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…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Wendy’s brutal sales, McDonald’s big momentum, and Dutch Bros' infinite runway
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Wendy’s…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Chipotle’s in a funk, Taco Bell cannot be stopped, and snacks are all the rage
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Chipotle’s…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Philadelphia-based chef Tyler Akin on the benefits of hotel dining
Chef Tyler Akin has a long and impressive bio. Earlier in his career, he worked at Zahav in Philadelphia and Mini Bar and Komi in D.C. More recently, he opened…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Chili’s secret ingredient, Starbucks’ solid quarter, and lessons from the Fat Brands debacle
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Chili’s…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Restaurant closures, casual-dining value offerings, and a fast-casual chain’s big aim
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
2026’s dim prospects, Chipotle’s undesirable milestone, and the state of the value wars
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including expert…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Chick-fil-A’s biggest marketing campaign ever, plus ominous signs for regional chains
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including the surge…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
5 restaurant resolutions for 2026, plus the explosion in protein and implosion of Sprinkles
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including the rise…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Building a culture of hospitality and growth with Cameron Mitchell's Katie Laudick
Katie Laudick perfectly encapsulates Cameron Mitchell's Restaurants' growth-from-within philosophy. She worked her way up from server and HR intern to become…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Cracker Barrel’s sales tumble, Sweetgreen’s value play, plus 2026 trends to watch
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Cracker…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Drew Nieporent reflects on decades in the restaurant industry
If you regularly dined out in New York City over the last 40 years, you've probably eaten at one of Drew Nieporent's restaurants. He opened nearly 40 of them…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
McDonald’s Christmas miracle, Subway’s sub flub, and the power of simplicity
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including McDonald’s…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Burger King’s marketing shift, Gen Alpha’s dominance, and some not-so-great traffic data
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…
- Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
Panera’s plan to reclaim dominance, Jack in the Box’s big struggles, and public chains go private
On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Panera…