In this compelling exploration of restaurant brand dynamics, we delve into the strategies of Cracker Barrel, BurgerFi, and Dave's Hot Chicken, revealing how successful brands navigate transformation, leadership challenges, and market adaptation. From Cracker Barrel's strategic modernization under female leadership to Dave's Hot Chicken's targeted demographic approach, and highlighting the critical nonprofit work of CORE supporting food service workers, this analysis offers invaluable insights into surviving and thriving in the competitive restaurant industry.Guest: Jill Chapman | Director of Corporate Partnerships at CORERestaurantInnovation #BrandStrategy #FoodServiceTrends🫶 Subscribe NOW - Unlock a world of knowledge, innovation, and growth from the largest podcast network in food service! - https://savorfm.substack.com/📈 Learn More ~ Restaurant Power Index featuring the top 50 brands' performance in consumer sentiment based on 12 performance markers in food, service, and overall brand consumer sentiment. The RPI features historical and current sentiment analysis for key brands based on the overall market sentiment data. Subscribe for weekly reports on the top brands in the restaurant industry. https://www.savor.fm/restaurant-power-indexFollow on X: Savor_fm