Best Steve Creed Podcasts (2025)

Domino’s isn’t bullish, despite its strong sales. Taco Bell is bringing back its Crispy Chicken lineup with a new sauce. And Josh Kern has been named CEO of a brunch concept.

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Deal fatigue, 500 7 Brews, Wendy’s Mexico 4:41

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3d ago4:41

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Deal fatigue appears to be hitting fast food. 7 Brew has opened its milestone 500th stand. And Wendy’s is accelerating its expansion in Mexico.

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Popeyes Mexico, teen spending, Cotton Patch comeback 3:31

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Popeyes is ramping up its presence in Mexico. Teenagers are cutting back significantly on dining out. And Cotton Patch Cafe is making a big comeback.

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Wendy’s-Greg Creed, McDonald’s Snack Wrap, AI search 3:36

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Wendy’s is looking to the former CEO of Taco Bell for turnaround help. McDonald’s Snack Wrap drove a lot of traffic. And here’s how to get your restaurant to show up on AI search.

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Iron Hill liquidation, Domino’s brand refresh, Steve Ells’ new venture 5:14

8d ago5:14

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After nearly 30 years in business, Iron Hill has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation. Domino’s has unveiled its first brand refresh in 13 years. And Chipotle founder Steve Ells wants to reinvent the fast casual segment again - This time, with sandwiches.

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Davide Rossi crashes and nearly wipes out Luc Ackermann at NOTJ Budapest! 28:29

9d ago28:29

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This was a wild one! NIGHT of the JUMPs 3rd round of competition came to Budapest, Hungary for the very first time and the second best qualifier crashed out and nearly wiped our the reigning World Champion! Davide Rossi got away with his Suicide No Hand Front Flip crash, and Luc Ackermann got away with not getting to smashed by a riderless YZ250 ve…

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ChatGPT food delivery, Long John Silver’s, grocery v. restaurants 4:04

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ChatGPT is adding food delivery options. Long John Silver’s is trying to lure younger diners. And the grocery store is becoming a growing restaurant competitor.

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Round Table Pizza franchisees, Long John Silver’s chicken, political consumer trends 5:15

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Cracker Barrel consultancy, Bruegger’s Bagels, Taco Tuesday 3:40

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Cracker Barrel has ended its relationship with the consultancy that oversaw its brand refresh initiatives. Bruegger’s Bagels locations in Cincinnati are being rebranded. And Taco Bell is launching its biggest Taco Tuesday promotion.

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Ep. 140: MTM Fight Night – INXS vs. Duran Duran 30:01

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Two of the 1980"s most popular alt emo pop rock bands, INXS and Duran Duran, face off in this middleweight bout, one of our closest ones yet.

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Restaurant jobs, Razzoo’s bankruptcy, Krystal loyalty 4:50

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Restaurant hiring is slowing. A chain that just filed for bankruptcy is blaming discounting by its competitors for some of its woes. And 93-year-old Krystal is finally introducing a loyalty program.

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Starbucks union, Big Chicken, Habit Burger deal 5:59

15d ago5:59

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The Starbucks union has won negotiations for baristas affected by last week’s closures. Big Chicken is working out some post-acquisition challenges. And Habit Burger is extending its meal deal.

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DoorDash, Wendy’s chicken tenders, Yum CEO 4:44

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DoorDash wants to do more for restaurants than just deliver. There’s a new chicken tender player in town. And Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs retires this week.

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Cracker Barrel backlash, Chinese tech giant, Burger King Halloween 4:14

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Bots played a big role in the Cracker Barrel logo backlash. A Chinese restaurant tech giant is looking to make inroads in the U.S. And Burger King is really leaning into Halloween.

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McDonald’s drinks, magnetic brands, Starbucks traffic 5:09

18d ago5:09

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We tried some of McDonald’s new CosMc’s-inspired beverages. Five restaurants are among the most magnetic brands in America. And Starbucks’ traffic remains a challenge.

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Starbucks layoffs and closures, Iron Hill Brewery, Popeyes lawsuit 5:37

21d ago5:37

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Starbucks is planning dozens of store closures and hundreds of layoffs as it looks to reverse sliding sales. A brewery chain has suddenly closed all of its locations. And Popeyes is accusing a former franchisee of trademark violations.

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Portillo’s, Dine Brands tech, Panera/Gilmore Girls 4:57

22d ago4:57

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It remains to be seen if Portillo’s will continue to expand outside Chicago. Dine Brands uses one simple criterion to prioritize tech investments. And Panera is welcoming fall with two Gilmore Girls stars.

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Ep. 139: MTM Fight Night – Creed vs. Live 22:22

23d ago22:22

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We're back in the ring with two powerful grunge pop rivals from the late 90's. It's Creed vs. Live! Five rounds; five songs each. Two bands enter; one band leaves.

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Osanloo-Portillo’s, Subway remodels, Bojangles 5:19

23d ago5:19

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Portillo’s has ousted its CEO. Subway franchisees are fighting back against store remodels. And Bojangles’ largest franchisee has been acquired by private equity.

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Ep. 138: Whoahs & Ohs 1:13:41

24d ago1:13:41

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It's a sister episode to our recent "NanaLalaDooDoo" episode... This time, we're compiling a mix tape of the best songs that feature notable use of "Whoahs" or "Ohs" in the lyrics. Many you'll sing along with, including bangers from Beyonce, Journey, New Kids on the Block, Eddie Money, Coldplay, Hall & Oates, and a bunch more.…

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Yum expansion, Starbucks apple crisp, Chick-fil-A delivery 5:31

24d ago5:31

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Yum Brands has acquired 13 PDQ restaurant leases in a quest for expansion. Starbucks is bringing back apple crisp after all. And Chick-fil-A has opened a delivery-only kitchen in Boston.

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Cracker Barrel recovery, cooling restaurant sales, BJ’s union 6:23

25d ago6:23

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Cracker Barrel foresees a long road to recovery from its logo debacle. Chain restaurant sales are expected to cool even more than previously anticipated. And BJ’s is facing a union push in California.

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Olive Garden, Uber-drones, Iron Hill Brewery 4:49

28d ago4:49

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Olive Garden is seeing whether diners enjoy smaller portions. Uber is testing drone delivery. And Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is shrinking.

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Ep. 137: MTM Fight Nights–Bon Jovi vs. Def Leppard 29:33

29d ago29:33

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It's an all-time 80's arena rock hair band throw down. This is a Light Heavyweight match, slug for slug, blow for blow. Bon Jovi is a slight favorite but the hits are coming strong and fast from both corners. 5 rounds; 5 songs each; 1 champion.

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US Foods/Performance Food Group, Salad and Go, Pizza Hut Crafted Flatzz 4:22

29d ago4:22

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A potential merger would form the nation's largest broadline food distributor. A drive-thru chain is closing more than 40 locations. And a value item at Pizza Hut has evolved into a platform for innovation.

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Denny’s activist, McDonald’s global impact, FSTEC wrapup 4:30

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There’s activist investor interest in Denny’s. McDonald’s is adding more muscle to its global impact team. And here are some of the big takeaways from the FSTEC technology conference.

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McDonald’s regenerative agriculture, Popeyes-Hot Ones, IHOP value 3:32

1M ago3:32

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McDonald’s is investing in regenerative agriculture. Popeyes is turning up the heat with a new partnership. And IHOP is doubling down on value.

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Black Rock IPO, Portillo’s, delivery speed 4:42

1M ago4:42

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There’s a new publicly traded restaurant chain for the first time in three years. Can Portillo’s get its groove back? And speed wins, when it comes to delivery.

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Ep. 136: MTM Fight Night – Survivor vs. Night Ranger 21:12

1M ago21:12

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Survivor comes into this bout as a heavy favorite. But Night Ranger can be feisty with some "forgot how good this song was" hits. Will it be enough to pull off the upset?

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Value wars, Gen Z, menu price inflation 5:07

1M ago5:07

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The value wars are being fought on third-party delivery apps, restaurant chains might want to focus marketing on younger consumers, and menu pricing at full-service restaurants ticked up to its highest level in two years.

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Potbelly sold, Portillo’s ends breakfast, Outback appetizer trio 6:26

1M ago6:26

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Potbelly was sold to a big name in the convenience store sector. Portillo’s has ended its test of breakfast, and Outback is hopping on the appetizer trio trend.

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Cracker Barrel, Pinstripes bankruptcy, Yum Brands C-suite 4:29

1M ago4:29

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Cracker Barrel is walking back even more of its planned brand revamp. A food-and-games chain has filed for bankruptcy protection. And Taco Bell’s parent company is shaking up its leadership ranks.

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Freddy’s global, Red Lobster shrimp, Waffle House delivery 4:25

1M ago4:25

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Freddy’s is going global. Red Lobster is poking fun at its own bankruptcy. And Waffle House is jumping fully into delivery.

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Freddy’s new owner, McDonald’s-tip credit, jobs report 5:24

1M ago5:24

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Freddy’s officially has a new owner. McDonald’s is pushing back on the tip credit. And it was a very slow jobs report for August.

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Ep. 135: MTM Fight Night–Battle of the Dans 21:12

1M ago21:12

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It's Dan Fogelberg vs. England Dan & John Ford Coley in this swanky smooth 70's showdown. This matchup is as even as Hagler–Leonard and some of the great rivalry bouts. Which Dan will leave the ring with the coveted MTM Platinum Belt?

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Ep. 134: MTM Fight Night–Jewelanis 13:31

1M ago13:31

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It's Jewel vs. Alanis in another MTM rivalry showdown. Alanis comes in as a heavy favorite but is Jewel top heavy enough to take 3 rounds for the upset?

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Possible Noodles & Company sale, Raising Cane’s London, CAVA chicken shawarma 5:22

1M ago5:22

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Noodles & Company is pondering a sale that would likely take the fast-casual chain private. Raising Cane’s is bringing chicken fingers to London. And CAVA is bringing Chicken Shawarma to its system for a limited time.

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Watching one of the biggest competitions you never heard of. Nitro Circus 2018 Paris Throw Down competition 44:46

1M ago44:46

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Did you guys know about this one? I didn't! In 2018, as part of the Nitro Circus Live tours, the crew rolled into Paris and had one of the biggest competitions that never happened. As comps go, we think of X Games, X-Fighters, Night of the Jumps or even Nitro World Games. But this time in 2018, with Tom Pages present on his home turf, Travis Pastra…

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Starbucks-AI, Fat Brands, Abuelo’s 6:11

1M ago6:11

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Starbucks has a new AI assistant for inventory tracking. Andy Wiederhorn is back at the helm of Fat Brands. And a casual-dining Mexican chain declared bankruptcy.

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Starbucks PSL, Black Rock IPO, Smokey Bones closures 5:57

1M ago5:57

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It was a big Pumpkin Spice Latte debut for Starbucks. Black Rock Coffee is looking for a big IPO. And one BBQ chain continues to close stores

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Restaurant profitability, White Castle, Logan’s Roadhouse 3:53

2M ago3:53

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Restaurant profitability has worsened since before the pandemic. White Castle is defending its turf as a longtime leader in late-night. And one market-research firm has Logan’s Roadhouse as the top casual-dining chain for customer experience.

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Taco Bell marketing, Crunchwrap riffs, Texas 4:26

2M ago4:26

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Taco Bell continues to win with marketing. The Crunchwrap is the latest source of menu innovation. And a new law in Texas will make it easier on restaurant operators there.

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Cracker Barrel logo, mental health, Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce marketing 5:16

2M ago5:16

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Cracker Barrel is scrapping its new logo. A Bloomin’ Brands director is taking the lead on addressing mental health in the industry. And restaurant brands are ready to celebrate the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

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Luc Knievel - Are stunts the way forward for FMX? 15:37

2M ago15:37

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While I was driving on the German autobahn trying to figure out AI audio enhancements to make my recording sound better than listening to a guy talking into a phone microphone in an empty van full of road-noise... Luc Ackermann was Tsunami-Flipping from one semi-trailer to another truck, at speed, over a 9 metre high street sign. There's a small di…

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Trump-Cracker Barrel, Chili’s success, Smoothie King food 5:28

2M ago5:28

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Donald Trump is weighing in on Cracker Barrel’s new logo. Chili’s shook up the casual-dining curve last quarter. And one smoothie chain is adding food for the first time.

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Chipotle protein, Starbucks pumpkin spice, casual-dining comeback 4:23

2M ago4:23

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\Concerned guests can now scoop their own Chipotle protein. Pumpkin Spice is back at Starbucks. And there’s an underrated element to casual-dining’s comeback.

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Chili’s bonuses, McDonald’s discount bundles, drinking decline 4:23

2M ago4:23

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Chili’s corporate workers are getting some big bonuses after a big year. What will McDonald’s freshly discounted bundles mean for the bottom line? And diners aren’t drinking like they used to.

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Ep. 133: Superman Songs 57:31

2M ago57:31

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The MTM research department earned their pay on this one, pulling together a kryptonite-powered playlist full of all of the best songs that mention Superman. It's unique. It's eclectic. It's faster than a speeding bullet. It's not what you might expect.

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Ep. 132: MTM Fight Night–Steve Winwood vs. Howard Jones 20:00

2M ago20:00

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We're back in the ring, the platinum octagon, for a 5 round middleweight bout between 80's adult contemporary staples Steve Winwood and Howard Jones.