Prep Talk- Restaurant Industry Insights

Jenifer Cheney and Mary Fabro
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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. We would love your feedback so like, share and please leave us a comment. Let us know about the topics that are keeping you up at night at preptalk@hostmeapp.com Hostmeapp.com

Episodes

  1. 12/17/2025

    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. https://www.brandtrack.ai/ hostmeapp.com Sources: 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/

    The Sound of Success, How to Use Music in Your Restaurant with Martin Monzon from Brandtrack

  2. 11/05/2025

    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/ Let us know about the topics that are keeping you up at night at preptalk@hostmeapp.com 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

    Understanding Tariff Impacts with Dr. Wooten
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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. We would love your feedback so like, share and please leave us a comment. Let us know about the topics that are keeping you up at night at preptalk@hostmeapp.com Hostmeapp.com

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