<![CDATA[Prep Talk- Restaurant Industry Insights ]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/prep-talk-restaurant-industry-insights Welcome to PrepTalk — the show that dishes out bite-sized insights for restaurant owners and managers who want to stay ahead of the curve. We’ve teamed up with industry experts to bring you answers to those important questions that aren’t always easy to find. We’ll keep it short, practical, and packed with insights you can actually use.

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]]> RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:12:05 GMT en a9878652-9c1b-53d3-b536-af6ef3acb67e https://media.rss.com/prep-talk-restaurant-industry-insights/20251105_051107_70d542de132ad379efcef526be7cb7f0.png Prep Talk- Restaurant Industry Insights https://rss.com/podcasts/prep-talk-restaurant-industry-insights yes Jenifer Cheney and Mary Fabro Jenifer Cheney and Mary Fabro false episodic 8f52f9ae-8fd3-436b-8549-696eab483bdc podcast Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, 20004, USA <![CDATA[The Sound of Success, How to Use Music in Your Restaurant with Martin Monzon from Brandtrack]]> Jen and Mary speak with Martin Monzon from Brandtrack. They discuss the importance of choosing the right sound for your restaurants and the rules for compliance.

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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11673941/

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.2466/pms.1992.75.2.362

https://www.denverpost.com/2019/11/01/meadowlark-bar-ascap-copyright/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/prep-talk-restaurant-industry-insights/2394529 db071861-a99c-413d-bfd7-1569a35af9a1 1682 full 1 1 2 2 false Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, 20004, USA <![CDATA[Understanding Tariff Impacts with Dr. Wooten]]> In this episode of Prep Talk, hosts Jen and Mary discuss the complexities of tariffs and their impact on the restaurant industry with Dr. Jadrian Wooten, Collegiate Associate Professor of Economics at Virginia Tech. We will explore the definition of tariffs, how they affect prices across the supply chain, and the challenges restaurant owners face in adapting to fluctuating costs. The conversation delves into consumer behavior, the risks of stockpiling inventory, and strategies for mitigating costs. Additionally, we discuss the benefits and drawbacks of tariffs, as well as potential policy interventions to support the restaurant sector.

Dr. Jadrian Wooten's Blog: https://www.mondayeconomist.com/

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Sources:

https://www.ft.com/content/3cf34904-5345-4764-80e9-806fc3a1e601

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/09/a-fatal-blow-italian-producers-fear-effects-of-trumps-war-against-pasta

https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/restaurant-experts-tariff-impact/745186/

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/economy/spotlight/us-tariffs-impact-consumer-spending.html https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/restaurant-experts-tariff-impact/745186/

https://www.southernpackaginglp.com/blog/impact-of-tariffs-on-the-packaging-industry

https://chaseandassoc.com/tariff-tensions-and-supply-chain-disruptions-flexible-packaging-and-global-trade-challenges https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/tariff-trackers-the-latest-frontier-for-ai-developers-avanade-enterra-microsoft/746210/

https://www.alteryx.com/blog/navigating-tariffs-in-the-ai-era-impacts-and-opportunities-for-demand-planning

https://www.qsrmagazine.com/operations/outside-insights/tariffs-versus-profit-margins-how-ai-is-helping-restaurants-combat-price-hikes/

https://loman.ai/blog/10-ways-ai-optimizes-restaurant-food-costs

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