In this week’s episode of Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso recap the presidential election and how president-elect Donald Trump’s policies could potentially impact the restaurant industry. They also take a look at some down-ballot legislation in certain states, such as minimum wage increases and tipped wages.
Also, third quarter earnings are now largely behind us and the editors discuss themes that emerged from public restaurant companies’ performances — the good, the bad, and the ugly — and what things look like now early in the fourth quarter.
Finally, senior editor Ron Ruggless joins the conversation to add his two cents from earnings coverage, including performances from Red Robin (which is making progress on its loyalty program), Dutch Bros (which is testing food), and Sweetgreen (which is testing… fries?).
Get all of these stories and more in Extra Serving.
