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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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Dec 14, 2018 • 29min
47 The Future of Edibles in the U.S. and Canada
On this episode of The Barron Report, Paul Barron is joined by Nancy Whiteman, founder and CEO of Wana Brands, the leading edibles company in the Colorado medical marijuana industry in terms of quality, consistency, and potency. The two discuss future innovations, laws, and potential brands entering the marijuana industry.
Dec 4, 2018 • 25min
46 How to Find the Prime Location for Your Restaurant Startup or Brand in 2019
On this episode of The Barron Report, Paul Barron is joined by Tim Forrest, Senior Advisor and CEO of Tim Forrest Consulting, to discuss the latest trends in restaurant real estate and how an operator should select a site.
Nov 21, 2018 • 31min
45 The State of Social Media with Ted Rubin
On today’s episode of The Barron Report, we are in the studio with Ted Rubin, social media strategist, speaker, and author of several books, including “The Age of Influence: Selling to the Digitally Connected Consumer” to talk social media marketing strategy in the ever-changing digital landscape.
Nov 20, 2018 • 11min
44 How Sweetgreen is Becoming the Next Fast Casual Unicorn
On this episode of the Barron Report Live, host Paul Barron discusses which wing-focused restaurant brand is taking on pizza for the next Super Bowl, the fire sale of Diageo’s liquor brands, and how Sweetgreen becoming the next food unicorn in the fast casual industry.
Nov 15, 2018 • 33min
43 How Pei Wei’s Clean-Label Initiative is Pushing Menu Transparency in the Restaurant Industry
On this episode of The Barron Report, Paul Barron is joined by Chief Marketing Officer of Pei Wei, Brandon Solano, to discuss Pei Wei’s clean-label initiative and supply chain challenges that go along with it.
Nov 13, 2018 • 18min
42 Restaurant Traffic is Down by Almost 30 Percent
In this episode of The Barron Report Live, Paul discusses the multiple headlines announcing the store closures of popular restaurant brands, the changing landscape in the restaurant reservation app space, and SoftBank's big investment in Zume Pizza.
Nov 4, 2018 • 13min
41 Have Amazon Go and UberEats become a Threat to Restaurant Operators?
Operators have always had to compete in the market with other concepts, but in today's market, there are a new set of power players ready to steal your customers. Enter Amazon. Amazon, like the fast casual segment, is catering to the on-the-go consumer with its cashier-less Amazon Go stores, many of which offer grab-and-go food options. These stores have become the most popular during the workweek, especially at lunchtime.
Nov 1, 2018 • 25min
40 Bellacosa Wine Co. is All About Lifestyle and Consumer Experience
Bellacosa which translates to mean a “beautiful thing” in Spanish, is the name of a winery that focuses on the beautiful life experiences it can bring to those who drink it.On this special episode of The Barron Report, Paul Barron is joined by President & CEO of Bellacosa Wine, Dan Cohn, in our live podcast studio set to discuss current wine trends and Cohn’s groundswell tactics.
Oct 24, 2018 • 32min
39 Millennial Food Founders Create Specialty RTD Super Coffee Brand KITU Life
With millennial coffee consumption up 41% this year, according to Foodable Labs, it only makes sense that the world's first enhanced RTD coffee drink is lead by millennials themselves: brothers Jordan, Jake, and Jim DeCicco. On this episode of The Barron Report, Paul Barron discusses with Jordan the specialty beverage market, and how he provided a solution to a gap in the specialty beverage market at such a young age.
Oct 17, 2018 • 32min
38 How Rich's Helps Define Clean Label and Sustainability
On this episode of The Barron Report, Jen VanDewater, Vice President of Health and Authenticity at Rich Products Corporation, sits down with our host Paul Barron to discuss how a large company like Rich’s is addressing concerns over clean labeling and authenticity in their products, among other topics.
