Prep Talk- Restaurant Industry Insights

The Sound of Success, How to Use Music in Your Restaurant with Martin Monzon from Brandtrack

Jen and Mary speak with Martin Monzon from Brandtrack. They discuss the importance of choosing the right sound for your restaurants and the rules for compliance. https://www.brandtrack.ai/ [https://www.brandtrack.ai/] hostmeapp.com [http://hostmeapp.com] Sources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11673941/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11673941/] https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.2466/pms.1992.75.2.362 [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.2466/pms.1992.75.2.362] https://www.denverpost.com/2019/11/01/meadowlark-bar-ascap-copyright/ [https://www.denverpost.com/2019/11/01/meadowlark-bar-ascap-copyright/]

Understanding Tariff Impacts with Dr. Wooten

In this episode of Prep Talk, hosts Jen and Mary discuss the complexities of tariffs and their impact on the restaurant industry with Dr. Jadrian Wooten, Collegiate Associate Professor of Economics at Virginia Tech. We will explore the definition of tariffs, how they affect prices across the supply chain, and the challenges restaurant owners face in adapting to fluctuating costs. The conversation delves into consumer behavior, the risks of stockpiling inventory, and strategies for mitigating costs. Additionally, we discuss the benefits and drawbacks of tariffs, as well as potential policy interventions to support the restaurant sector. Dr. Jadrian Wooten's Blog: https://www.mondayeconomist.com/ [https://www.mondayeconomist.com/] Let us know about the topics that are keeping you up at night at preptalk@hostmeapp.com [preptalk@hostmeapp.com] Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/3cf34904-5345-4764-80e9-806fc3a1e601 [https://www.ft.com/content/3cf34904-5345-4764-80e9-806fc3a1e601] https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/09/a-fatal-blow-italian-producers-fear-effects-of-trumps-war-against-pasta [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/09/a-fatal-blow-italian-producers-fear-effects-of-trumps-war-against-pasta] https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/restaurant-experts-tariff-impact/745186/ [https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/restaurant-experts-tariff-impact/745186/] https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/economy/spotlight/us-tariffs-impact-consumer-spending.html [https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/economy/spotlight/us-tariffs-impact-consumer-spending.html]https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/restaurant-experts-tariff-impact/745186/ [https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/restaurant-experts-tariff-impact/745186/] https://www.southernpackaginglp.com/blog/impact-of-tariffs-on-the-packaging-industry [https://www.southernpackaginglp.com/blog/impact-of-tariffs-on-the-packaging-industry] https://chaseandassoc.com/tariff-tensions-and-supply-chain-disruptions-flexible-packaging-and-global-trade-challenges [https://chaseandassoc.com/tariff-tensions-and-supply-chain-disruptions-flexible-packaging-and-global-trade-challenges]https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/tariff-trackers-the-latest-frontier-for-ai-developers-avanade-enterra-microsoft/746210/ [https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/tariff-trackers-the-latest-frontier-for-ai-developers-avanade-enterra-microsoft/746210/] https://www.alteryx.com/blog/navigating-tariffs-in-the-ai-era-impacts-and-opportunities-for-demand-planning [https://www.alteryx.com/blog/navigating-tariffs-in-the-ai-era-impacts-and-opportunities-for-demand-planning] https://www.qsrmagazine.com/operations/outside-insights/tariffs-versus-profit-margins-how-ai-is-helping-restaurants-combat-price-hikes/ [https://www.qsrmagazine.com/operations/outside-insights/tariffs-versus-profit-margins-how-ai-is-helping-restaurants-combat-price-hikes/] https://loman.ai/blog/10-ways-ai-optimizes-restaurant-food-costs [https://loman.ai/blog/10-ways-ai-optimizes-restaurant-food-costs]