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Touchdown for Taverns: How Non-Sports Bars Can Score Big with Football Fans This Season

Touchdown for Taverns: How Non-Sports Bars Can Score Big with Football Fans This Season

Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 7, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program For many establishments, the term “football bar” conjures images of wall-to-wall screens and roaring crowds. But what if your bar isn’t a…

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Kickoff Your Tailgate Safely: A Game Plan for a Foodborne Illness-Free 2025 Season

Kickoff Your Tailgate Safely: A Game Plan for a Foodborne Illness-Free 2025 Season

Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 7, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program As the 2025 football season kicks off, fans across the city are firing up their grills and filling up their coolers. Tailgating…

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The Hidden Threat: Why Pests Jeopardize Restaurant Food Safety

The Hidden Threat: Why Pests Jeopardize Restaurant Food Safety

Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 7, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program Pests in a restaurant setting are more than just an unsightly nuisance; they pose a significant threat to food safety, public health, and…

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The Hidden Cost: Why Restaurants Opt for Foreign Seafood Over Local Catches

The Hidden Cost: Why Restaurants Opt for Foreign Seafood Over Local Catches

Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 7, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The Economic Equation: Cost Factors Driving Seafood Choices In today’s competitive culinary landscape, restaurants are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and…

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The Rise of Mocktails: A Spirited Shift in Consumer Preferences

The Rise of Mocktails: A Spirited Shift in Consumer Preferences

Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on August 31, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program As consumer preferences continue to evolve, a significant and transformative shift is underway in the beverage industry, with a notable decline in alcohol…

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All the Ways to Coconut Your Cocktail

All the Ways to Coconut Your Cocktail

Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on August 31, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program Coconut, a versatile and deeply flavorful ingredient, stands as a cornerstone in the vibrant world of tropical cocktails. Its rich, creamy texture, often…

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Can Alcohol Help Fast-Food Brands Win on Experience?

Can Alcohol Help Fast-Food Brands Win on Experience?

Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on August 31, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program In a surprising but increasingly common trend, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are embracing alcohol as a key ingredient in their strategy to enhance the…

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Gratuity Guidance: The Imperative for Restaurants to Calculate Tips Solely on Food & Beverage Sales

Gratuity Guidance: The Imperative for Restaurants to Calculate Tips Solely on Food & Beverage Sales

Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on August 31, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program As the restaurant industry navigates an intricate landscape characterized by evolving consumer expectations, sophisticated payment technologies, and increasingly stringent financial regulations, a crucial…

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Diner Stunned as Waiter Rejects $25 Tip: “Not Enough”

Diner Stunned as Waiter Rejects $25 Tip: “Not Enough”

Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on August 31, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program Wait staff are trained to go above and beyond for customers, but what happens when a customer’s generosity isn’t what it seems? In…

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Beyond the Price Tag: Why Customer Experience is Key to Guest Loyalty

Beyond the Price Tag: Why Customer Experience is Key to Guest Loyalty

Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on August 31, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program In the fiercely competitive hospitality sector, cultivating brand loyalty is increasingly dependent on an exceptional customer experience (CX), as highlighted by Qualtrics. While…

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