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Links: QSR: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/why-back-of-house-clarity-for-restaurants-is-key-to-navigating-an-uncertain-economy/ Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-07/starbucks-menu-news-chain-wants-to-get-rid-of-canola-oil-in-its-food?srnd=phx-industries-consumer Red Lobster: https://www.campaignlive.com/article/popular-ceo-viral-seafood-boils-story-behind-red-lobsters-biz-comeback/1923541 Food Dive: https://www.fooddive.com/news/walmart-case-ready-beef-facility-supply-chain-opening/752325/ Fashion: https://thefashionography.com/fashion/why-fashion-brands-are-suddenly-hungry-for-food-ventures/ Belmond: https://www.belmond.com/trains/europe/uk/britannic-explorer Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Links: Nissin: https://www.fooddive.com/news/ramen-maker-nissin-launches-brand-to-attract-glp-1-users-health-conscious/751390/ Alinea: https://chicago.eater.com/closings/159756/fire-restaurant-closing-fulton-market-chicago-grant-achatz-alinea-group Food Navigator: https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025/07/01/glp-1s-food-industry-response/ Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-30/starbucks-beefs-up-hiring-process-in-search-for-best-baristas?srnd=phx-industries-consumer National Restaurant Association: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/restaurant-economic-insights/restaurant-performance-index/ Wingstop: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/is-wingstop-on-the-verge-of-another-sales-tear/ Florida's New Law: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/entertainment/restaurants/2025/06/30/tallahassee-restaurants-feel-impact-of-no-shows-support-new-law/84322780007/ Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

inks: JBS: https://www.fooddive.com/news/jbs-sec-approves-listing-nyse-meat-beef/746270/ World's 50 Best: https://www.theworlds50best.com/ Daniel Patterson: https://www.instagram.com/chefdanielpatterson/?hl=en Reservation Charges: https://people.com/restaurant-charges-diners-with-more-or-fewer-people-than-their-reservation-11754617 Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

National Restaurant Association: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/restaurant-economic-insights/restaurant-performance-index/ Axios: https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/04/14/michelin-guide-dc-star-restaurants-virginia-declines Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-10/whole-foods-supplier-hack-leaves-empty-shelves-stalls-forklifts?srnd=phx-industries Food Dive: https://www.fooddive.com/news/how-nerds-gummy-clusters-became-the-candy-aisles-biggest-hit/748865/ NRN: https://www.nrn.com/expert-opinions/using-ai-to-write-help-wanted-posts-that-actually-work Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

In this episode, Justin breaks down his time at the MAD7 Symposium. What is MAD7? It is the seventh edition of the MAD Symposium, a gathering that brings together hundreds of chefs, sommeliers, servers, bartenders, baristas, bakers, producers, and writers together beneath a big red circus tent in Copenhagen for two days of ideas, inspiration, and connection. Link to MAD's newsletter: https://www.digest.madfeed.co/Justin's Instagram: @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire — What's next? 👇 Share the Podcast Get Total Station Domination Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge Get on my Email Newsletter Support the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry Professionals My latest upload on YouTube Rate the show on Spotify Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Get in touch with Justin Tweet at Justin Follow along on Instagram Sign up for one-on-one Coaching with Justin Browse the gear used to create this 💌Send me mail: Justin Khanna 5920 MLK Jr. Way S Unit 18272 Seattle, WA 98118 USA —

National Restaurant Association Reporting: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/restaurant-economic-insights/analysis-commentary/restaurants-projected-to-add-490k-seasonal-jobs-this-summer/ Klarna: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/restaurant-economic-insights/analysis-commentary/restaurants-projected-to-add-490k-seasonal-jobs-this-summer/ Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-05-27/higher-food-prices-from-tariffs-has-restaurants-asking-sysco-for-help NBC New York: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/mcdonalds-is-closing-its-cosmcs-restaurants/6277501/ Food Dive 1: https://www.fooddive.com/news/kraft-heinz-confirms-3-billion-investment-manufacturing-factory-mac-cheese-ketchup-tariffs-trump/748790/ Food Dive 2: https://www.fooddive.com/news/snap-congress-proposed-cuts-fmi-nga/748701/ Eater: https://www.eater.com/2025/5/22/24435230/food-stamps-cuts-snap-economic-policy-trump-farm-bill Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Links: Airbnb: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1mglv2d455o NRA Reporting: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/restaurant-economic-insights/analysis-commentary/elevated-costs-continue-to-pressure-restaurant-profitability/ NRA Career Website: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/restaurant-economic-insights/analysis-commentary/new-association-website-spotlights-restaurant-jobs-and-career-paths/ Michelin Guide: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en CIA Investment: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/One-Only-resort-coming-to-New-York-Hudson-Valley CIA Investment: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/culinary-institute-of-america-thimus-and-alamance-foods-team-up-for-groundbreaking-research-study-302456637.html Food Dive: https://www.fooddive.com/news/food-ingredients-reformulation-rfk-artificial-dyes/748274/ No Kid Hungry SNAP: https://www.nokidhungry.org/blog/five-facts-how-snap-helps-kids Direct link to tell Congress to save SNAP Benefits: https://secure.nokidhungry.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=522&s_src=advo&s_subsrc=1I000DD2551WHFXAAD0&_gl=1%2A1b73dn1%2A_gcl_au%2AMjM5Mjg3Mjk3LjE3NDc2OTM0MDM. Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Wegman's Next Door: https://www.wegmansnextdoor.com/rochester-new-york/events/ McDonald's Hiring: https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/12/business/mcdonalds-hiring-announcement Menu Prices Rising: https://www.nrn.com/restaurant-finance/menu-prices-increased-in-april-for-the-third-month-in-a-row Third Spaces: https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/restaurants-embrace-the-return-of-the-third-place Fast Casual Success: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/why-fast-casual-keeps-winning/ Follow us on Tik Tok and Instagram! Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

This episode focuses on the very real impact tariffs are expected to have on both independent restaurants and chains across the country. Justin and Ray discuss the pros of the Michelin Guide expansion into the South, and also discuss their worries about the accessibility of this style of dining to a broader audience. Finally, the two take on the idea of platforms that sell exclusive reservation options, and the negative effects this can have on the food industry as a whole. Show Notes: National Restaurant Association Tariff Statement: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/media/press-releases/national-restaurant-association-statement-on-trump-reciprocal-tariff-announcement/ National Restaurant Association Performance Index: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/restaurant-economic-insights/restaurant-performance-index/ Michelin Guide Expansion: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-alabama-mississippi-louisiana-tennessee-north-south-carolina-atlanta Pepperoni Price Index: https://www.businessinsider.com/frozen-pizza-sales-recession-indicator-stock-market-crash-consumer-trends-2025-4 Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Show Notes: Alessandra's Site: https://alessandraciuffo.com/about/ Flavors by Ale on IG: https://www.instagram.com/flavorsbyale/?hl=en Trattoria l'Incontro: https://trattorialincontro.com/ ICE Culinary Program: https://www.ice.edu/campus-programs/culinary-arts-associate-degree Rachael Ray: https://rachaelray.com/If you come across something you ended up having to search for, send me a message to help make this Show Notes better!—🤑 To learn more about courses, community, and coaching for hospitality creators: https://www.joinrepertoire.comJoin Repertoire Pro Community: **https://www.joinrepertoire.com/pro-membership**—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet on my Email NewsletterRepertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsSupport the show for just $5 a month - join the Community!My latest upload on YouTubeLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna212 Broadway E #22725Seattle WA 98118 Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—