9. Off-premises prototypes, Taco Bell’s fight for Taco Tuesday, and Starbucks unions asking for decertification

Plus, hear from Shane Schaibly, the corporate chef at First Watch

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8. The sauce wars, McDonald’s “best burgers ever,” and the Taco Showdown

Plus, hear from Scott Uehlein, vice president of culinary excellence and innovation at MOD Pizza

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7. Sustainability, executive changes and The Power List

Plus hear from Tom Curtis, president of Burger King

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6. Yum Brands’ possible acquisition, California’s latest restaurant bill and Crisp & Green

Plus hear from Prakash Karamchandani (PK), co-founder and CEO of Balance Grille

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5. The NRA’s recent report, what happens when children are banned from restaurants, and celebrity marketing

Plus hear from Local Kitchens COO and co-founder Andrew Munday

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4. Labor, The Happy Customer Index, and dynamic pricing

Plus hear from Becky Boyd, director of menu innovation & strategy at Bloomin' Brands, and Chef Efrem Cutler, vice president for research and development at Bloomin' Brands

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3. Restaurant earnings from Yum Brands, First Watch and more

Plus, hear from Doug Willmarth, president of MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

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2. Menu innovation, Texas Roadhouse’s brand value, and ghost kitchens

Plus hear from Jim Holthouser, CEO of Focus Brands

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1. Women in foodservice, Subway’s potential bidders and catering

Plus hear from Charlie Morrison, CEO of Salad and Go

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