S19E24: Why Chili’s Is Winning While Other Re...

Send us Fan MailPaul Edwards has led more than 1,000 private equity deals. AI took the grunt work, and now Stax consultants are getting promoted faster.He leads the PE practice at Grant Thornton Stax. Inside the firm, that's 3 to 4 more projects a year for every consultant.But th ...  Show more

Send us Fan MailMost consulting interviews let you drive the case. McKinsey doesn't.McKinsey is one of the only firms that runs interviewer-led cases – the interviewer leads the case, not you.So candidates who prep the way BCG or Bain expects walk in ready for the wrong format.An ...  Show more

Who would’ve thought a little fast-food restaurant serving chicken sandwiches would become a global, industry-leading powerhouse known for its customer service? That’s right, Chick-fil-A’s success isn’t just a result of their delicious food. David Salyers, creator of Spark and fo ...  Show more

Are you Team Taco Bell or Team Chipotle? The two fast food giants are competing for the hearts (and stomachs) of their consumers, as well as the coveted Gen Z market. On today’s show, Mary Meisenzahl, a fast food reporter from Business Insider joins us to weigh in on which brand ...  Show more

Chick-Fil-A’s extremely successful 2023 has the company in growth mode. The big reveals for the company’s future include a faster “elevated” drive-thru service and…a foray into the entertainment industry. So how can drive-thrus get any faster and what on earth can we expect from ...  Show more

Cola-flavored ketchup, Taco Bell’s musical for Mexican Pizza, and McDonald’s Grimace Shake are just some of the ways that food companies are fighting for your attention. But does social media buzz translate to long-term sales? Mary Long caught up with David Henkes, Senior Princi ...  Show more