In this episode of the Repertoire Report, Ray discusses various trends and challenges in the restaurant industry, including the latest Restaurant Performance Index, Nissin's new frozen food brand aimed at health-conscious consumers, the impact of GLP-1 drugs on food marketing, Wingstop's innovative Smart Kitchen technology, Starbucks' revamped hiring process, and Florida's new law addressing restaurant reservation no-shows. The conversation highlights the need for restaurants to adapt to changing consumer behaviors and market conditions.
Links:
Nissin: https://www.fooddive.com/news/ramen-maker-nissin-launches-brand-to-attract-glp-1-users-health-conscious/751390/
Alinea: https://chicago.eater.com/closings/159756/fire-restaurant-closing-fulton-market-chicago-grant-achatz-alinea-group
Food Navigator: https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2025/07/01/glp-1s-food-industry-response/
Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-30/starbucks-beefs-up-hiring-process-in-search-for-best-baristas?srnd=phx-industries-consumer
National Restaurant Association: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/restaurant-economic-insights/restaurant-performance-
index/
Wingstop: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/is-wingstop-on-the-verge-of-another-sales-tear/
Florida's New Law: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/entertainment/restaurants/2025/06/30/tallahassee-restaurants-feel-impact-of-no-shows-support-new-law/84322780007/