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.
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Recent episodes include "BONUS: Meet the chef redefining Italian cuisine at the fast casual Piada" (30 October 2026, 57 minutes), "Taco Bell re-ups with Pepsi, QSR pizza scores a win, and Wendy’s is all yellow" (26 October 2026, 48 minutes), and "KFC switches to Coke, Taco Bell ramps up beverage innovation, and Domino’s falters" (19 October 2026, 77 minutes).
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 53 minutes.
Booking probability for Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast is 44%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 Piada Italian Street Food, the fast-casual Italian chain...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 Bell’s renewal of its partnership with Pepsi, the QSR pizza...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products, Taco Bell’s...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 it was at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen that Alarcon established...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 that Starbucks was exploring an acquisition of Chipotle...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 Loco’s plans for growth in New York, Chipotle’s drive-thru...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 Open House prototype, McDonald’s massive NEXT initiative...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 Wonder’s investment from DoorDash, Chili’s intentions to grab...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 Brands’ hint that it could acquire another brand, Jersey Mike’s...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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’ reintroduction of its $6 Big Box, Domino’s new Detroit-style...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 ongoing executive turnover, Taco Bell’s celebrity partnership...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 Bell’s nostalgic menu, Jack in the Box’s CEO-in-waiting, and...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 results from CAVA and Chili’s, new products from McDonald’s...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 Go closing all of its restaurants and major chains reporting...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 he brings humor and value into fine dining. In addition to...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 of earnings reports that paint a mostly positive picture for...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 Cracker Barrel's leadership transition, Domino's barely...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 of the cyclosporiasis outbreak, the troubling rise in...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 and Burger King’s new chicken tests, Wonder's potential...
Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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 Mike’s imminent IPO, the latest jobs report, and a trend in...
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