Best Dutch Bros Podcasts (2024)

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Why platform companies are buying so many small chains 28:19

21h ago28:19

28:19

Why is it better for small restaurant chains to band together? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Kelly Roddy, CEO of the brand platform company Woworks. Woworks operates several restaurant concepts, including Saladworks, Garbanzo Mediterranean, Frutta Bowls, Simple Greek, Barberitos and ZEats. It is one o…

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S3E6: Conan The Barbarian Review 21:06

3h ago21:06

21:06

That's right folks. Ken is back with another review for the 3rd greatest swordsman of all time, Conan the Barbarian! This is the lead up to next weeks Conan vs Leonidas fight.

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Movie Review: Independance Day 44:37

6d ago44:37

44:37

4th of July movie review on 1996 Film; Independent Day with MRS. Scotty Macho

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Can technology fix restaurants' workforce issues? 33:48

7d ago33:48

33:48

Can technology fix restaurants’ workforce issues? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast features two different discussions. First, we chat with Michelle Korsmo, the president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association. We chatted with Michelle at the National Restaurant Show in May and discussed a variety of issues, including t…

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S3E5: Renard (007) vs Ajax (Deadpool) 54:56

7d ago54:56

54:56

Who can win against whom when neither can feel pain? Renard the badass Russian terrorist played by a Scottsman vs Ajax, the mutant scientist played by an Englishmen. Going to be an unfeeling date lol. Keep on Listening! LEGAL PROVISION* Certain elements of the show could be seen as attributable to certain living people. This is made via AI generati…

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How restaurants should operate in a price-sensitive market 26:26

14d ago26:26

26:26

How do brands operate in a price-sensitive restaurant market? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Juan Martinez, the principal and founder of the consulting firm Profitality. We periodically have Martinez on the podcast when we’re concerned about profits and, well, this is one of those times. Consumers are …

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Movie Review: Starship Troopers 1:06:19

14d ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Another Scotty Episode. Ken needs to keep this guy on leash lol. However, a nostalgic movie review for the masses and with our favorite guests from Konsole Kombat: John & Dean. Tune in as they breakdown a great movie from the late 90s: Starship Troopers.

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S3E3 Saving Private Ryan Review 1:07:51

21d ago1:07:51

1:07:51

In honor of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day the guys go deep on Saving Private Ryan. It's the nicest that Ken has ever been to Matt Damon. Obviously this is a drama filled episode and it gets dark but so worth it!

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A look at some of the restaurant industry's biggest concerns 28:36

22d ago28:36

28:36

What are the restaurant industry’s biggest concerns right now? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Scott Redler, the co-founder of Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers. We spoke with Scott at the National Restaurant Show in May and we chatted on a variety of issues. We wanted to talk with him about some…

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The difference between winners and losers in a tough restaurant market 27:35

28d ago27:35

27:35

How can restaurant chains survive in this market? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features longtime industry executive James Walker. At the moment, Walker has multiple titles. He is the chief culinary and concept officer for Experiential Brands, a concept creation engine that has created brands such as the Origi…

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S3E2: Agent 47 vs John Wick 41:02

28d ago41:02

41:02

Honestly, I have nothing more to say other than this is been a match in the making for a while, unfortunately for us there was some scheduling conflicts so this is a Frankenstien of an episode but I am reasonably pleased with how it all turned out. Keep on Listening! LEGAL PROVISION* Certain elements of the show could be seen as attributable to cer…

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What is the future of Red Lobster? 27:12

1M ago27:12

27:12

What is the future of Red Lobster? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Victor Fernandez, the vice president of insights and knowledge at GuestXM. GuestXM provides industry performance metrics, notably the Black Box index of industry sales and traffic. I wanted Victor on the podcast so we could talk about th…

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S3E1: Kong vs Starro - Ken Vs The Bros Camacho 1:06:09

1M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

That's right folks we are back! We figured how do you best get a season started, with mother fing Kaiju that's how. If that's not enough then we add another Camacho brother to this mix. Kicking off the greatest Podcast known to movie kind lets do this!LEGAL PROVISION* Certain elements of the show could be seen as attributable to certain living peop…

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Special Episode# 3 Scotty Reviews The Matrix 2:00:20

1M ago2:00:20

2:00:20

Scotty reviews 1999's greatest film The Matrix with his boy Teo. This is the last of the special episodes with new episodes starting in JUNE!!!

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How Dutch Bros is refining its real estate strategy 28:12

1M ago28:12

28:12

How has Dutch Bros changed its real estate strategy? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Christine Barone, CEO of the drive-thru beverage chain. Dutch Bros is coming off a strong quarter under its relatively new chief executive, and we talk about a host of topics. We discuss how Dutch Bros is refining its r…

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The biggest trends in the restaurant industry right now 28:24

2M ago28:24

28:24

What does the Technomic Top 500 tell us about the restaurant industry right now? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Joe Pawlak, managing principal with Technomic. And we talk all about the report and the trends that it reveals. The Top 500 is essentially data on the chain restaurant industry, since that da…

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Special Episode: Scotty Reviews TMNT II 40:52

2M ago40:52

40:52

Another super secret episode with Scotty and fam!

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How Pinstripes plans to upgrade the bowling experience 21:28

2M ago21:28

21:28

How is Pinstripes upgrading the bowling experience? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Dale Schwartz, the CEO of the growing eatertainment concept Pinstripes. Dale joined us at the Restaurant Leadership Conference in April. We talk about, well, Pinstripes, a concept that combines bowling and bocce with a r…

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Special Episode Scotty w Steffany Camacho! 45:24

2M ago45:24

45:24

In the time between times! Scotty went out and started interviewing family members lol

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Post Mortem: Fiverr Upmarket and Ai Leading to Earnings Results 14:40

2M ago14:40

14:40

Summary Fiverr reported strong earnings, beating their own guidance on revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company has been impacted by the health of the economy and concerns around AI, but they have addressed these issues and showcased the positive impact of AI on their platform. Fiverr is focused on moving upmarket and increasing spend per buyer, wh…

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Post Mortem: : Dutch Bros vs. Starbucks: Contrasting Earnings Results 12:07

2M ago12:07

12:07

Summary Dutch Bros and Starbucks are taking different approaches in the coffee market. Dutch Bros focuses on decadent offerings and drive-through service, while Starbucks offers a mass-market, somewhat premium experience. Dutch Bros is experiencing strong growth in units, revenue, and same-store sales, while Starbucks is seeing negative same-store …

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Who is winning the chicken wars right now 31:09

2M ago31:09

31:09

Who is winning the chicken wars? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features a discussion on recent earnings with RB Executive Editor Lisa Jennings. A huge number of earnings have come in and many of them are head-scratchers. While a lot of chains have done really well, like Wingstop and its 22% same-store sales nu…

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S2E30 SEASON Finale!!!!!! 1:07:42

2M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Ken and Scotty are joined by the Konsole Kombat, and Senjoh World casters to finish off this season. Very simply its a bunch of guys Bsing and it was fun as hell!

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A preview of this year's National Restaurant Association Show 13:53

2M ago13:53

13:53

What’s coming to this year’s National Restaurant Association Show? More seats, for one thing. This special episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Tom Cindric, the president of exhibitions for Informa Connect Foodservice, which operates the show and is also a sister company of Restaurant Business. We will be attending the …

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Earnings this Week: Apple, Block, The FED, Zillow... 18:36

2M ago18:36

18:36

This week's Inside Scoop covers the Fed's stance on inflation and jobs, as well as earnings reports from companies like Square, Apple, Zillow, and Omnicell. The Fed expressed neutrality towards inflation and jobs, while the conversation around inflation focused on its moderation. Square had an incredible quarter, with a pivot to profitability and a…

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S2E29: Jack Burton vs Mad Max 51:40

2M ago51:40

51:40

I don't think you quite understand how awesome this match is. There's an incredible amount of 80s macho that cannot be simulated.... Jack Burton from Big Trouble in Little China vs Mad Max... from Mad Max. It's PUNs vs gunfire! LEGAL PROVISION* Certain elements of the show could be seen as attributable to certain living people. This is made via AI …

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An in-depth look at a fast-growing c-store chicken concept 26:40

2M ago26:40

26:40

Convenience stores are upping their food game and one concept is taking advantage of it. This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Jim Norberg, the CEO of the convenience-store chicken concept Krispy Krunchy Chicken. We had Jim on largely because convenience stores are getting a lot of foodservice business right …

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Earnings Are Back -> Tesla, Cloud Wars, Meta Ads 14:31

2M ago14:31

14:31

This week's Inside Scoop episode focuses on the earnings reports of major tech companies, including Tesla, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and ServiceNow. The conversation covers several themes, including the Cloud Wars, ad spending, and the future of AI. The key takeaways include the strong demand for cloud services from Microsoft and Google, the growth …

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How restaurants can tailor real estate strategies to an uncertain market 26:10

3M ago26:10

26:10

How do you tailor your real estate strategies to an uncertain market? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Stephen Cohen, an attorney who specializes in real estate for restaurants and retailers. A lot of restaurants want to expand right now and are doing everything they can to do so. But the cost of expansi…

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S2E28: Ready to Rumble Review 35:39

3M ago35:39

35:39

Wheew what a week this has been for our hosts. Part two of our Mania of Wrestling coverage is a review of Ready To Rumble. A punch in the nostalgia while German Suplexing you through a table its just that wholesome family entertainment you are looking for!

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A look at the future of virtual restaurant brands 32:25

3M ago32:25

32:25

What is the future of virtual restaurants? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Robbie Earl, the co-founder of Virtual Dining Concepts. The company is now the largest operator of digital-only brands, which operate inside other restaurants, ghost kitchens and other facilities. They typically do not have a tra…

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Special Episode!!!! Max Destruction reviews Wrestlemania 1:04:41

3M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Scotty and Ken, the Dynamic Network Tag Team Champions do a full recap for Wrestlemania 40. Scotty is definitely in his wheelhouse, but Ken felt that excitement of watching GI-Joe looking guys throw themselves at each other in the squared circle. What more could an the guys want!

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The story behind the fast-growing minigolf concept Puttshack 27:05

3M ago27:05

27:05

What happens when you combine high-tech miniature golf and food? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Joe Vrankin, the CEO of the fast-growing eatertainment concept Puttshack. Puttshack is an 18-unit chain that combines a full-service restaurant with an indoor game of minigolf—neither of which is all that st…

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S2E26: Eleven vs Matilida 46:08

3M ago46:08

46:08

The girls with the weird mind powers go at each other! Eleven from Stranger Things vs Matilda from Matilida. Will either actually touch each other, or just bleed.... LEGAL PROVISION* Certain elements of the show could be seen as attributable to certain living people. This is made via AI generation and are not certified as positive relations to the …

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What to expect from the upcoming Restaurant Leadership Conference 19:36

3M ago19:36

19:36

What is happening at the Restaurant Leadership Conference this year? We decided to demand that Chris Keating, the EVP of Conferences for Informa Connect, RB’s parent company, talk about the conference, which runs April 14-17. And he was happy to oblige. We ask about what’s happening at the event and the strategy behind it. We also chat about Martha…

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How Wingstop fixed its chicken wing cost problem 28:49

3M ago28:49

28:49

How did Wingstop fix its cost problem? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Michael Skipworth, the chicken chain's CEO. Wingstop is hitting on all cylinders right now, thanks to the popularity of chicken wings and takeout but also because of its new line of chicken sandwiches, which have helped lure new cust…

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S2E25 Zilla vs Ultraman 43:13

3M ago43:13

43:13

The third installment of the April Fools Crossover Max Destruction Style! We hit the mat with some Wrestlemania picks and we can't wait for you guys to see how Ken and Scotty deal with this portal nonsense. LEGAL PROVISION* Certain elements of the show could be seen as attributable to certain living people. This is made via AI generation and are no…

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How to modernize a 50-year-old pizza chain 27:35

4M ago27:35

27:35

How is Happy Joe’s modernizing its brand? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Tom Sacco, the CEO of Happy Joe’s. The 52-unit, Iowa-based chain has been around for 50 years. It was sold just before the pandemic. Sacco was brought in as CEO after a career with BJ’s, Ponderosa, Red Robin and Ghiradelli. The pa…

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S2E24 Ned Leeds vs Micro 47:34

4M ago47:34

47:34

Two Guys in chairs fighting two other guys in chairs lol. Ned Leeds vs Micro in to the arena! LEGAL PROVISION* Certain elements of the show could be seen as attributable to certain living people. This is made via AI generation and are not certified as positive relations to the show.In other words its entertainment people, while the hosts are awesom…

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How a more diverse C-suite is helping restaurants 27:55

4M ago27:55

27:55

How are restaurants making their C-suites more diverse? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Therese Gearhart, the president and CEO of the Women’s Foodservice Forum. WFF’s leadership conference is coming up next week, and we figured it’d be a great time to check in on the industry’s track record of hiring w…

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S2E23 Haru (Beverly Hills Ninja) Vs ShoNuff (The Last Dragon) 52:43

4M ago52:43

52:43

The gang is back again for another high kicking action packed episode. A new segment imerges as Haru the Great White Ninja takes on the Shogun of Harlem ShoNuff. We know that you will like the way this came out, we guarantee it. LEGAL PROVISION* Certain elements of the show could be seen as attributable to certain living people. This is made via AI…

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What Corner Bakery's new owners saw in the brand 28:13

4M ago28:13

28:13

What is Corner Bakery doing to right its ship? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Chris Dharod, the CEO of Corner Bakery. Dharod is with SSCP Management, a franchisee of Applebee’s and Sonic and owner of Cici’s Pizza and Roy’s. The company bought Corner Bakery out of bankruptcy last year. We had him on the…

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S2E22: Dragonzord vs Mechagodzilla 45:59

4M ago45:59

45:59

Ken takes a knee this week but luckily Senjoh's World's host Zach comes in to control the greatest of the robot lizards. Scotty takes the audience through the carnage of these two beautiful bastards take each other out! LEGAL PROVISION* Certain elements of the show could be seen as attributable to certain living people. This is made via AI generati…

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Why you should never compromise on unit economics 29:25

4M ago29:25

29:25

Never compromise on your unit economics. This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Justin Rosenberg, the founder of the fast-casual chain Honeygrow. Rosenberg founded the bowl chain in 2012 and it was going quite well until 2018. He talks about why the company stopped growing that year and what the it did to get …

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S2E21: John Preston vs Mr Smith 45:38

4M ago45:38

45:38

Clive Owen vs Christian Bale! it's finally happening and we added Fing Guns!!! Cannot wait to see how this shoot out is going to complete! LEGAL PROVISION* Certain elements of the show could be seen as attributable to certain living people. This is made via AI generation and are not certified as positive relations to the show.In other words its ent…

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Why restaurant consumers are more value conscious right now 34:58

4M ago34:58

34:58

How important is value right now? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Robert Byrne, the director of consumer and industry insights at RB sister company Technomic. We talk extensively about value. There’s a lot of concern about traffic in the fast-food world, with McDonald’s and Wendy’s saying that lower-inc…

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S2E20: Colt vs Johnny (3 Ninjas vs Surf Ninjas) 45:44

4M ago45:44

45:44

Catching sweet waves and good vibes... Alright no not likely but it's been a gas being out here with these nostalgic ninjas. Colt the middle brother of the 3 Ninjas vs Ernie Reyes Jr as himself... this is going to be epic! LEGAL PROVISION* Certain elements of the show could be seen as attributable to certain living people. This is made via AI gener…

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Post Mortem: Blocks Profit Earnings Guidance Shines 13:10

5M ago13:10

13:10

In this episode, Sean Emory, Founder of Avory reviews Block's earnings and focuses on the two main segments: Cash App and Square. Overall the messaging from management emphasizes a focus on growth and efficiency. The discussion highlights the efforts to build a suite of banking solutions within Cash App and the focus on productivity and margin expa…

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What to expect out of restaurants in 2024 31:03

5M ago31:03

31:03

What will the restaurant industry do in 2024? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Hudson Riehle, the senior vice president of the research and knowledge group with the National Restaurant Association. Riehle joined the podcast to talk about the association’s annual State of the Industry Report and what it s…

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S219: Dredd Review 41:15

5M ago41:15

41:15

2014 Classic Dredd! Can't wait to see where the guys go with this one. Some new segments incoming! Be the law and listen and subscribe! LEGAL PROVISION* Certain elements of the show could be seen as attributable to certain living people. This is made via AI generation and are not certified as positive relations to the show.In other words its entert…

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