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.
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….
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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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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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