Big Insights. Small Batches. Zero Fluff.
Sometimes you don’t have time for a full-course meal. Bar Shorts is the “express menu” from the Kitchen to C-Suite podcast—a series of high-energy, bite-sized episodes designed for the busy hospitality pro on the move.
Produced by the experts at HRBUniversal, these mini-episodes distill complex industry challenges into actionable strategies you can implement before your next shift begins.
Published on January 2, 2026 Brad Peters, Founder & CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The continued viability of independent and national dining and drinking establishments is gravely imperiled. After forty years in the hospitality sector, my assessment is that the industry is in a precipitous decline, evidenced by the…
Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on December 28, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder & CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The 2026 outlook for the food service industry is characterized by two essential and complementary strategic shifts, both engineered to enhance profitability,…
Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on December 21, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The contemporary threat landscape has elevated the urgency for rigorous food defense measures from a suggested best practice to an essential mandate….
Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on December 14, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The legal resolution involving Panda Express ($1.05 million settlement) concerning a carbon dioxide incident serves as a significant and costly cautionary example…
Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on November 23, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program Thanksgiving Eve, once merely acknowledged as the high-volume travel day preceding the customary American holiday feast, has decidedly transcended that quotidian status….
Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on November 16, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The expansion of outdoor dining facilities, commonly referred to as “streateries,” which provided a vital economic lifeline to the restaurant sector during…
Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on November 2, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program As health and wellness continue to hold paramount importance in consumer consciousness, a subtle yet profound transformation is occurring within the beverage…
Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 29, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program Opening a new business is more than just a grand gesture; it’s a strategic undertaking where the first day sets the tone…
Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 21, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The cherished American tradition of happy hour, a symbol of camaraderie and value, has been severely hampered by a wave of state-level…
Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 14, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program As the crisp autumnal air steadily replaces the lingering summer heat, the vibrant social landscape is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation….