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Take-Away with Sam Oches

Hosted by Nation’s Restaurant News’ editor in chief, Take-Away with Sam Oches features interviews with CEOs and founders of restaurant companies big and small, sharing their stories and ideas for the future but also real, tangible insights for how to innovate in our foodservice future. Each episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches provides key take-aways from Oches’ interviews, with on-the-go observations about how each leader’s strategy fits within the broader foodservice context and what actionable insights you should be applying to your own business.

Two marketing experts teach us how to build an influencer campaign

39 mins; May 09, 2024

Why you should attend the biggest restaurant event in the U.S.

15 mins; May 06, 2024

Jack in the Box and the secret to marketing magic

35 mins; May 02, 2024

How social media influencers can help your restaurant

43 mins; April 26, 2024

Why this 154-year-old family ice cream business still makes its product by hand

39 mins; April 18, 2024

How Yum Brands is working toward gender parity

23 mins; April 11, 2024

How chef Sean Brock + fast casual = success at scale

50 mins; April 04, 2024

Meet Lauren Fernandez, the investor supporting small businesses

56 mins; March 28, 2024

&pizza gets back to its roots as founder Michael Lastoria passes the reins to new CEO Mike Burns

23 mins; March 21, 2024

Why tight control of supply chain and franchise standards have helped Rush Bowls grow

44 mins; March 14, 2024

BONUS: The can’t-miss restaurant industry event right around the corner

20 mins; March 12, 2024

How one concept makes a business case for its unique menu R&D

39 mins; March 07, 2024

This D.C.-based concept is finding lots of opportunity in its all-day cafe

66 hours 39 mins; February 29, 2024

How to get the most out of your hourly employees

45 mins; February 23, 2024

Meet Bodega: Part fast-casual taqueria, part cocktail lounge

47 mins; February 15, 2024

The restaurant industry needs to invest more in young leaders. Here’s why.

43 mins; February 08, 2024

Is Bojangles finally ready to go national? This new strategy could be key

47 mins; February 01, 2024

Building a leadership team that can scale your brand

47 mins; January 25, 2024

Two start-up leaders talk food safety, labor, and rising above the industry noise

28 mins; January 18, 2024

How to turn your employees into future owners and executives

52 mins; January 11, 2024

The CEO of a wine country burger chain shares tips for creating emotional connection to guests

71 hours 32 mins; January 04, 2024

The secrets to Applebee’s award-winning marketing campaigns

38 mins; December 21, 2023

How to turn your brand around, according to a restaurant marketing veteran

43 mins; December 14, 2023

Does this drive-thru chain have infinite runway ahead of it?

54 mins; December 07, 2023

A fast-casual breakfast franchise uses catering, local store marketing to build fan base

57 mins; November 30, 2023

How to scale high-quality, high-integrity menus

61 hours 27 mins; November 21, 2023

Inside the powerhouse Midwest restaurant group you’ve never heard of

57 mins; November 17, 2023

Inside the powerhouse Midwest restaurant group you’ve never heard of

57 mins; November 16, 2023

30 new menu items?! A brewery chain revamps its experience to build loyalty

57 mins; November 09, 2023

Is it time to rethink your digital marketing strategy?

50 mins; November 02, 2023

This restaurant group proves that attention to detail is everything

72 hours 6 mins; October 26, 2023

Why Fuku decided to go all in on sports arenas

40 mins; October 19, 2023

How is Portillo’s pulling off $8.5 million-plus AUVs?

33 mins; October 12, 2023

How digital marketing is helping Newk’s go ‘Extra’ on rebrand

46 mins; October 05, 2023

Why brand merch is your next best way to drive sales

56 mins; September 28, 2023

The state of fast casual, according to one of its OGs

34 mins; September 21, 2023

BONUS: A D.C. operator’s wild ride to 9 locations

21 mins; September 20, 2023

How 3 exciting brands are scaling with innovation, authenticity at their core

47 mins; September 14, 2023

BONUS: NRA CEO Michelle Korsmo on the ‘4 D’s’ facing operators today

14 mins; September 13, 2023

Jersey Mike’s is the hottest chain in America — and this is the reason why

45 mins; September 07, 2023

BONUS: What’s next for restaurant technology?

57 mins; September 05, 2023

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