Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW): A Buffalo Chicken Craving Becomes National Sports Bar Titan

THE SPILL (0:00:00-0:21:00)

* Jessica shares about her refreshed feeling after returning to work from a break.

* Heather expresses her joy in working with kind and hardworking colleagues.

* Jessica discusses scaling back her workout routine due to prioritizing work, family, and holiday preparations, aiming to get back to normal for mental well-being and fitting back into her jeans. She also expresses her desire to run a 10K race.

* Heather shares concerns about potential perimenopause symptoms, including eye twitching, hip pain, sensitive teeth, and night sweats.

* Jessica recommends hormone panel testing based on her research and suggests consulting a different doctor if her current one dismisses the idea.

* Heather reveals her anxiety about doctor and dentist visits.

* Heather talks about succumbing to gray hair coverage and her experience hosting a hockey team dinner with some interesting family dynamics involving vaping.

* Jessica shares her attempt at "damp January" to reduce alcohol consumption.

THE REAL TEA - Buffalo Wild Wings: (0:21:00-0:53:30)

* Heather highlights her undying love, passion and obsession for B-Dubs.

* Jessica questions the appeal, comparing it to a commercialized, impersonal experience.

* They discuss B-Dubs' beer selection, acknowledging the limitations in craft beer variety.

* Jessica expresses interest in the franchise model's unique success and scale, particularly the consistency of the 40 beers on tap despite the challenges of managing diverse preferences and niche markets.

* Heather provides a historical overview of B-Dubs:

* Founded in 1982 by James Disbrow and Scott Lowery who, unable to find Buffalo-style wings after a skating competition in Ohio, saw a business opportunity.

* Originally called "Buffalo Wild Wing & Weck," referencing a popular beef sandwich in Buffalo, New York.

* Evolved from a college bar vibe to a sports-centric experience, capitalizing on the rise of MTV and televised sports.

* Began franchising in 1992.

* Went public in 2003

* Acquired by Arby's Restaurant Group (Inspire Brands) in 2017, becoming privately held.

CLINK OR CLOSE (0:53:30-1:00:00)

* Heather notes B-Dubs' philanthropic efforts, donating $31 million to charities, but finds their brand values and culture somewhat "vanilla".

* She shares data points on average manager and executive salaries, which are below national averages.

* Heather mentions a few isolated incidents related to racial bias and hygiene, but concludes that there are no systemic or alarming issues.

* Heather reiterates her appreciation for B-Dubs' simple appeal of cold beer, protein-rich wings, and a convenient, family-friendly environment.

* Jessica remains neutral, acknowledging the lack of strong personal opinions but acknowledging Heather's enthusiasm.