The leading solution for food service and retail establishments’ food safety is an essential part of any food service or retail operation. Understanding the risks and ways to prevent foodborne illness will protect customers and businesses from harm. The person in charge of a food service or retail establishment must know how and what food…
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Smaller Portions and Family-Style Takeout to Boost Sales and Reduce Costs
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,…
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The Essential Mandate for Food Defense in the Food Service Industry: A Proactive Imperative
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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Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam
Nationally Accredited. Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. Secure your future in the food service industry with the Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager Certification. Our ANSI/ANAB-accredited program is designed for modern food managers who need a flexible, engaging, and stress-free path to certification. Whether you are a restaurant owner, kitchen manager, or aspiring shift lead,…
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Five Transformative Food and Packaging Trends for QSRs in 2026
Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on December 7, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector stands at the precipice of a year defined by fundamental, tech-driven transformation. To not only sustain a…
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Beyond the Health Inspector: The New Rules of Restaurant Food Safety
Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on October 12, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program A Paradigm Shift in Ensuring Public Health The landscape of restaurant food safety is undergoing a significant and transformative evolution, moving decisively…
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The Food Safety Playbook: A Chef’s Essential Guide
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 Foodborne illnesses are a grave threat to the culinary world, capable of devastating a restaurant’s reputation and financial stability. Beyond the immediate…
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The Silent Killer Isn’t Food Cost in a Restaurant
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 In the intensely competitive world of restaurant operations, the spotlight often falls on managing food costs. Owners and managers meticulously scrutinize every…
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The Unseen Food Safety Risk: Surface Cleanliness and Sanitation Gaps in Food Service
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 In the fast-paced and often visually captivating world of food service, where the art of cooking and presentation frequently takes center stage,…
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09/09/2025 Panama City Beach, FL ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Program (Event)
Don’t miss out! Registration for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Program in Panama City Beach, FL closes on September 4th at 9:00 AM! Our program is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-Conference for Food Protection (CFP) and blends the latest FDA Food Code with years of food sanitation training experience. Managers learn…
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