Video Killed the Radio Star

Plus: the former CEO of Taco Bell shares the secrets behind the success of the brand.

The B List: May 2, 2026

The Deal Room: Alonso Castañeda and Taco Culture

Shout Out: Chowly and Ovation

Clash of the Titans

Plus: Tory Bartlett unpacks the meteoric rise of PopUp Bagels.

The B List: April 25, 2026

The Deal Room: Blackstone and Jersey Mike’s

Shout Out: Bagel Belt

The Big Squeeze

Plus: Eric Skae on growing Rao's and leading Carbone Fine Foods into an era of rapid expansion.

The B List: April 18, 2026

The Deal Room: OpenAI Buys TBPN and Beehiiv Launches a Podcast Infrastructure

Shout Out: Informa’s Restaurant Leadership Conference

Show Me the Money!!!

Plus: How to get your hands on Branded's new limited-edition hat.

The B List: April 11, 2026

The Deal Room: Starfish

Shout Out: Drivosity

The Fast and The Furious

Plus: How to snag the new limited-edition Branded hat!

The B List: April 4, 2026

The Deal Room: Sysco and Restaurant Depot

Shout Out: PeakBridge

The Double Dip

Plus: the founder and CEO of LOST iN talks to us about redefining hospitality content and Branded drops a new swag shop.

The B List: March 28, 2026

The Deal Room: Gregorys Coffee

Shout Out: National Restaurant Association Show

This Place Has Everything (Except Alcohol)

Plus: Everything about YouTube's incredible ad revenue.