The Repertoire Report with Justin Khanna and Ray Delucci launches today! This weekly report will cover topics relevant to the food industry, from restaurants to CPG goods. The goal of the podcast is to inform, entertain, and break down the latest stories in the food industry as a whole.
This episode focuses on the very real impact tariffs are expected to have on both independent restaurants and chains across the country. Justin and Ray discuss the pros of the Michelin Guide expansion into the South, and also discuss their worries about the accessibility of this style of dining to a broader audience. Finally, the two take on the idea of platforms that sell exclusive reservation options, and the negative effects this can have on the food industry as a whole.
Show Notes:
National Restaurant Association Tariff Statement: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/media/press-releases/national-restaurant-association-statement-on-trump-reciprocal-tariff-announcement/
National Restaurant Association Performance Index: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/restaurant-economic-insights/restaurant-performance-index/
Michelin Guide Expansion: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-alabama-mississippi-louisiana-tennessee-north-south-carolina-atlanta
Pepperoni Price Index: https://www.businessinsider.com/frozen-pizza-sales-recession-indicator-stock-market-crash-consumer-trends-2025-4