Published on October 1, 2026 Q4 INSIGHTS amp; MACRO INDICATORS As the global hospitality market approaches a projected $5.82 trillion valuation for 2026, industry operators are navigating a complex operational landscape defined by elevated labor expenditures, shifting consumer confidence, and the rapid deployment of autonomous technologies. A key metric shaping executive decision-making this quarter…
Continue readingPublished 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…
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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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