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A CHEF’S REFLECTIONS

Culinary Cues

America has moved through two world wars, Prohibition, the 1918 pandemic, polio and tuberculosis, the Korean War, Vietnam, the tragedy of 9-11, the Great Depression and the economic collapse in 2008 as well as a number of recessions along the way, Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and now another epic pandemic.

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How Restaurants Can Survive (and Thrive) in Periods of Economic Turmoil

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Prior to the 2008 financial crisis, the restaurant industry was quite traditional. According to a CBS article , back in 2008, McDonald’s replaced their double cheeseburger, which had two meat patties and two slices of cheese, with a new burger that only had a single slice of cheese. Utilize Technology.

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Steak and Ale to make long-awaited return in April

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After succumbing to bankruptcy in 2008, the casual-dining pioneer will open in Burnsville, Minn., next year.

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2008 La Scolca D’Antan Gavi Dei Gavi Piemonte

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[Podcast] Own Diner’s Attention With Matt Plapp, CEO of America’s Best Restaurants

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I've owned my marketing firm since 2008 and since then we've helped hundreds of companies market with a purpose, that purpose is ROI! First, I'm a husband to Christy for the past 20 years, then a father to Paige & Cole. Next I'm an AVID marketer, CrossFitter, Author, Speaker, Consultant & Business Coach.

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Franchising Health and Wellness (Podcast)

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When the economy tanked in 2008, it was hard to get an infomercial show produced. Consumers were buying into more whole foods, viewing food as medicine, and there was a proliferation of Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s.

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CHEFS – FAILURE IS NOT INEVITABLE

Culinary Cues

Following the economic devastation of 2008 – restaurants hunkered down for months and then came back refreshed and charged up. When the Great Depression came to an end – restaurants and bars positioned themselves to thrive. As we rebuilt American pride after 9/11 – restaurants stood in position to greet a reinvigorated American spirit.