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Understand how emerging data privacy legislation could affect restaurant loyalty programs and digital ordering platforms.Learn about ongoing efforts to address credit card swipe fees and their impact on restaurant margins.Gain insights into labor and workforce developments, including new visa programs and staffing solutions.Hear how federal and state policy shifts may influence restaurant operations, costs, and growth opportunities heading into 2026.

Understand Current Industry Trends: Gain insights into the latest developments in the restaurant and franchising sectors, including consumer value perceptions, multi-brand operations, and innovative restaurant formats.Identify Challenges and Opportunities: Learn about the financial and operational challenges facing restaurant operators—such as lending constraints and development pressures—and discover strategies to navigate these issues effectively.Prepare for Future Growth: Explore how shifting consumer preferences and the entrance of international brands are shaping the industry, equipping listeners with knowledge to make informed decisions and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Understand the impact of tariffs and commodity inflation on the restaurant industry and how these factors contribute to economic uncertainty.Identify key strategies for managing supply chain risks, including diversifying supplier relationships, and leveraging financial price risk tools to preserve margins.Implement proactive financial planning techniques, such as reserving cash for future commodity purchases, to mitigate the effects of market volatility and ensure business stability.

Understand the broad scope of human resources in the restaurant industry, including compliance, talent acquisition, and employee relationsIdentify best practices in talent management to address turnover and enhance employee retention through effective organizational cultureExplore the benefits of outsourcing HR functions to improve compliance, efficiency, and continuity in payroll and benefits administrationRecognize the impact of regulatory changes on HR practices and the importance of staying informed

Understand the current challenges and opportunities in the restaurant franchising landscape.Learn strategies to leverage data-driven decision-making and AI for enhanced profitability.Gain insights into the role of private equity and non-traditional locations in shaping future growth.Discover the importance of early technology adoption to stay competitive in the evolving market.

Understand the current challenges and shifts in the restaurant insurance landscape. Learn strategies to proactively manage risks and reduce insurance costs. Gain insights into the specific applications of various insurance policies for better protection.

Discover the importance of timely and accurate financial reporting. Learn about the impact of balance sheets in a merger and acquisition transaction. Understand the role of an advisor and legal counsel. Explore ways to navigate the emotional journey through clear goal setting.

Understand the impacts of implementing technology into your restaurant business. Learn about the importance of leveraging data effectively for your business operations.Hear real-world examples of the results of technology integration efforts.Discover emerging technologies and the new opportunities and efficiencies they can bring.

• Learn how to provide long-term equity to key restaurant employees. • Discover ways to structure compensation to minimize tax implications and receive capital gain.

Hear about the latest marketing trends within the restaurant industry.Learn about guest communication and different ways to grow loyalty.Discover avenues to explore when working to increase market share.Understand how technology is impacting the restaurant industry.

Hear about how restaurants are currently using AI or starting to.Gain knowledge on hot issues in restaurants and how Generative AI can help.Learn how AI can help analyze operational trends and explain financials.Understand considerations before considering the use of data analysis/AI in restaurant operations.

Ari Weinzweig is the Co-Founding Partner of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, a nationally renowned food icon that’s grown to over $70million in annual revenue. In this episode, Ari discusses how he was able to build the vision and the culture for his company and what process he had to undertake to properly map it out so that everyone could see it, believe it, and get on board with it. Ari joins our new host, Giselle El Birri to deliver best practices around building vision and culture in today’s industry.

In this episode, we hear some sound bites from the 2022 BDO Restaurant CFO Bootcamp where Alicia Voltmer of GreenbergTraurig, LLP provides an overview of current and emerging L&E issues faced by the restaurant industry, including some hot-topic items in employment law. Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and AV® Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubble®, Alicia advises employers, from start-up companies to Fortune 500s, in a wide variety of employment matters.

Gregg Thomas and Meg Potts joined BDO in 2020 through the acquisition of CFO Advisors, a trusted ally to retail and restaurant brands for over 25 years. The team provides C-suite services such as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Data Officer expertise, as well as providing data analytic services, all on an out-source basis to multi-unit restaurants and retail groups. Gregg and Meg join host Jeff Tubaugh to dish about best practices and strategies for the industry.

Bill Lindsey is the partner and co-founder of COGS-Well, a company named one of the top five restaurant technologies by MURTEC. In this episode, Bill dishes on how technology has revolutionized the industry with the rising expectations of consumers. Host, Jeff Tubaugh and Bill navigate into the importance of innovative systems to continue to stay ahead of the technology curve.