The Food Focus Podcast

Food Focus 1/19/17 – Pizza Strategies: Papa Murphy’s Outlines Road Ahead, New CEO at Rave Restaurant Group

While most pizza QSRs are enjoying a boost in sales, Papa Murphy’s and Pie Five have struggled.  We discuss Papa Murphy’s direction forward, and Rave Restaurant Group’s new CEO in charge of turning things around.  Also, Taco Bell rolls out a new food innovation, and another state seeks to potentially legalize raw milk sales.

Food Focus 1/10/17 – More Struggles at Ruby Tuesday; Burt’s Bees Enters Protein Shake Market

Earnings at Sonic Drive-In are mixed, while Ruby Tuesday continues to struggle, even after adopting a new “fresh” image.  We delve into movement in the grocery landscape, with Pyramid Foods growing via acquisition and testing a new concept store as Giant Eagle announces closures.  Finally, we discuss Burt’s Bees new spot in the protein shake market, as they branch out from personal care products.

Food Focus 1/2/17 – Our Top 5 and Bottom 5 Food Businesses of 2016; Shake Shack Goes Gluten Free

We take a look back at 2016 by detailing the food businesses that struggled most in 2016 and those that saw the most growth and success during that same span.  Additionally, Shake Shack rolls out gluten free buns at most of their locations, and we glance ahead at companies positioned for a big 2017.