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Uncover the secrets of the restaurant industry with The Restaurant Report, the longest-running foodservice podcast hosted by award-winning journalists. Dive into the latest trends, hear expert insights, and enjoy exclusive interviews with industry leaders every week.With over 25 years of insider knowledge, The Restaurant Report is your guide to navigating the ever-changing world of the food and hospitality scene. Subscribe now and join the thousands of food enthusiasts and industry professionals who rely on The Restaurant Report for their weekly dose of news, insights and inspiration.
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Oct 22, 2020 • 20min
138. Zconomy & Post-Pandemic Consumer Trends
In this episode of The Barron Report, host Paul Barron sits down with Jason Dorsey, an acclaimed keynote speaker and the author of Zconomy. Barron and Dorsey explore the ins and outs of Generation Z, and how this demographic may play a key role in the recovery of businesses across the country.
Sep 29, 2020 • 28min
137. How Restaurant and Bars Can Prepare for the Long Haul to Recovery
In this episode of The Barron Report, host Paul Barron sits down with Larry Carrino, the president of Brustman Carrino Public Relations. Barron and Carrino explore Florida’s recent lift on COVID-19 restaurant restrictions. Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that the state would enter Phase 3 of reopening. This sudden move allows all restaurants, bars, and clubs to resume business, and local governments can no longer cap restaurant capacity at anything less than 50 percent.
Sep 25, 2020 • 25min
136. Automated Dark Kitchens
In this episode of The Barron Report, host Paul Barron sits down with Ofer Zinger, the co-founder of Kitchen Robotics. Barron and Zinger explore the technology behind automated ghost kitchens.
Sep 23, 2020 • 22min
135. US Foods Offsetting Restrictions and Offering Additional Revenue Streams with Ghost Kitchens
In this episode of The Barron Report, host Paul Barron sits down with two key leaders at US Foods: Jim Osborne, the senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation, and Adam Stinn, the director of business solutions. Barron, Osborne, and Stinn explore whether ghost kitchens and virtual brands are the future of the restaurant industry.
Sep 8, 2020 • 16min
134. Redesigning Drive-Thru & Pick-Up | Future Restaurant Concepts
We break down all of the recently announced Drive-Thru and Mobile Ordering restaurant redesign concepts by Burger King, Shake Shack, Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Buffalo Wild Wings (to name a few). They are completely adapting to the changes in demand through digital ordering caused by the pandemic. We also touch on other possible design trends such as McDonald's Net-Zero Energy Flagship, the company’s attempt to reduce energy and water use.
Sep 8, 2020 • 30min
133. Trickle Down Liquidation for the Restaurant Industry
In this episode of The Barron Report, host Paul Barron sits down with Danielle DiMartino Booth, the chief executive officer and chief strategist for Quill Intelligence LLC. Barron and DiMartino Booth explore finance trends and the future of small businesses.
Aug 25, 2020 • 20min
132. Automated Mini Farms in Retail Settings
In this episode of The Barron Report, host Paul Barron sits down with Andrew Carter, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Smallhold, the first organic mini farm in New York City. Barron and Carter explore automated mini farms for restaurants, grocery stores, and markets in urban areas.
Aug 21, 2020 • 24min
131. Consumer Attitudes' Shift Towards Health-Conscious Lifestyles
In this episode of The Barron Report, host Paul Barron sits down with Laureen Asseo, the chief executive officer of Fresh n’ Lean. Barron and Asseo discuss how consumers nationwide are changing their eating habits amidst the coronavirus crisis.
Aug 17, 2020 • 19min
130. What Does the Restaurant of the Future Look Like?
In this episode of The Barron Report, host Paul Barron sits down with Tim Hand, a partner at Kinetic12, a consulting firm for the foodservice industry. Barron and Hand explore the future of the restaurant and hospitality industry post-pandemic.
Aug 14, 2020 • 18min
129. Retrofitting Coca-Cola's Freestyle Machines for Touchless Interaction
In this episode of The Barron Report, host Paul Barron sits down with Chris Hellmann, the global vice president and general manager of Coca-Cola’s Freestyle Division. Barron and Hellmann discuss the latest Coca-Cola Freestyle innovation: a contactless sales solution that allows customers to select and pour a drink in a matter of seconds by using their phone.
