Welcome to “From Kitchen to C-Suite,” the definitive podcast for professionals within the dynamic hotel, restaurant, and bar industry. Whether one is commencing their career or aspiring to executive leadership, this podcast provides invaluable insights and actionable guidance for professional advancement.
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Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on January 4, 2026 Brad Peters, Founder & CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The hospitality industry, an essential pillar of local economies and the very epitome of “Main Street” commerce, is currently confronting a severe…
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 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 September 21, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The debate surrounding the influence of labor unions within the hotel industry is intensifying, with hospitality leaders voicing growing concerns about the…
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 The hotel industry in 2025 faces a complex and dynamic environment, shaped by the intersection of evolving consumer expectations, rapid technological…
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 roar of the crowd signals another exciting football season, the hospitality industry prepares for a surge in visitors. Many hotels…
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…
Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on August 24, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program Service animals play a vital role in the lives of individuals with disabilities, providing assistance and support that enables them to navigate the…