7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

We started our restaurant in 2008, during what is now known as The Great Recession. And we transformed it into a media company during a global pandemic in 2020. To say we’ve had to learn to be resilient at Cali BBQ is an understatement.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

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.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We have been active (and bullish on) the MENA market since 2008. The restaurant industry will continue to grow but competition is also getting more sophisticated and many companies in the foodservice market are facing shrinking margins. Here are some of our most recent insights for the restaurant industry in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 17, 2020

trillion recovery stimulus, which was allocated over five years starting in 2008. Below is a chart of commercial property closings since the Great Financial Crisis (GFC) of 2008 through present day. Congress has allocated $2.6 trillion within three months. That amount exceeds the Great Recession’s $1.8

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Apicbase

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Founded in Derby, England, in 2008, this restaurant franchise skilfully navigates the challenge of blending traditional hospitality with a cutting-edge digital strategy. Who Heavenly Desserts: UK’s fastest-growing dessert brand, founded in 2008. Operates nearly 50 locations in the UK, with international expansion in a.o.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Canyons Fresh Grill is the definition of a neighborhood spot—nestled just off of Main Street in the town of Woodstock, Georgia, the restaurant has been a mainstay since 2008. It’s a family-owned business, combining more than 60 years of entrepreneurial experience to serve its city.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Xi’an Famous Foods opened in 2005, Mission Street Food in 2008, Cafe China in 2011, Chengdu Taste in 2013, and Málà Project in 2016, the same year the New York Times declared Sichuan cuisine was “conquering the world.” Some restaurants got it illegally, but the lifting of the law made the ingredient far more accessible.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 14, 2020

We adapted and corrected after World War II, after the Great Depression, after numerous recessions, following the tragedy of 9/11, and in reaction to the market crash of 2008. One of mankind’s historic strengths has been adaptation and correction after a crisis occurs. We will adapt and correct after Covid-19.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2022

of America, was sentenced to 28 years in prison for his role in the nationwide salmonella outbreak in 2008 and 2009 that killed nine people and sickened 714. The DOJ has been sending messages loud and clear over the past several years to those in the industry who haven’t taken food safety seriously.

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EATER

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I started my career in 2008,” Gopinathan says. “It The chefs all said they don’t move many ounces of caviar each week — typically under a dozen — but it’s not a hassle to keep on hand. And it also might be more of a deal than it seems. “I It was probably $100 or $125 for an ounce of caviar. Today, it’s almost the same price.”

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

At Animal in LA, which opened in 2008, chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo “helped to pioneer the use of offal dishes like chicken liver — their signature and only appetizer” writes Bill Esparza. Foremost among the terrines was chicken liver.

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Between the mid-00s and 2008, restaurants like the spectacular Bazaar by José Andrés in Los Angeles and the gigantic Del Posto in New York emerged. We see the same pattern after the Great Recession in 2008 and 2009. This cycle repeated itself after the 2001 dot-com bust, followed by 9/11.

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Foodable

JUNE 10, 2021

Shortly after, Howard had an opportunity to join Fazoli's team in 2008. Eventually Howard moves his way through the ranks at Damon’s Grill, he became a franchisee of the restaurant and later became the Chief Executive Officer.

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Bermar America

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Dewald, 2008; Russell, 2009). Research has shown that a good wine list combined with a helpful wine service not only contributes to the financial success of the restaurant but also positively impacts customer satisfaction and loyalty. All elements of your service need to work in harmony to deliver a unique and profitable consumer experience.

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Bermar America

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Dewald, 2008; Russell, 2009). Research has shown that a good wine list combined with a helpful wine service not only contributes to the financial success of the restaurant but also positively impacts customer satisfaction and loyalty. All elements of your service need to work in harmony to deliver a unique and profitable consumer experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Speaking from one of the two Northern-Florida-area Sonny’s BBQ locations they’ve owned together since 2008, Pam and Clay Murphy are all smiles. . “I just knew,” Clay says of first seeing Pam Weaver that day in Aisle 3 at St. Augustine, Florida Sonny’s BBQ location.

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A Wine Story

OCTOBER 24, 2022

2008 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from Stefania Pepe Agricola Bio Vitivinicola I was lucky enough to have visited this estate earlier this year. Wine Resources. 2017 Cape Le Vigne from Famiglia di Carlo Long maceration on the skins is partly responsible for this wines excellent balance and great depth of flavor.

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Foodable

JUNE 15, 2021

Established in 2008, the New-York based chain offers a wide variety of fresh, quality, better-for-you flavors and toppings. 16 Handles is a frozen dessert chain that specializes in innovative frozen yogurt, ice cream, and smoothies. Discovery for our brand in our markets was being made online. It was a digital experience first,” says Choi.

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Foodable

JANUARY 22, 2021

Founded in 2008, Fajita Pete's specializes in delivering authentic, quality fajitas to your door. In this episode, host Paul Barron sits down with Pete Mora, the founder of Fajita Pete’s , to explore how to build and bolster your business so it can survive future recessions, pandemics, and other disaster scenarios.

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EATER

AUGUST 5, 2022

In 2008, when she opened the first Milk Bar, things like cereal milk-flavored soft serve, truffles that tasted like “birthday cake,” and cookies stuffed with cornflakes and and potato chips were delightfully weird riffs on beloved mass-produced flavors, with enough of a twist to push them beyond their origins.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

And like the 2008 financial crisis showed us the necessity of food trucks , the pandemic brought ghost kitchens into the light and accelerated their growth. One ghost kitchen may contain multiple units where different brands can prepare food for delivery, and in some cases, pickup. What are the benefits of a ghost kitchen model?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

2008–July 2009) despite drastic decreases in spending across all other areas. Regardless of uncertain economic situations, the holiday season will always show spikes in spending across food-related establishments, including grocery stores, caterers, and restaurants where people value experiences, especially those related to food.

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EATER

JANUARY 29, 2021

I first encountered the gleaming, yellowish-green sauce in 2008. But it wasn’t until several years after my first visit that I took home a bottle of my own, from the more expansive Williamsburg outpost that Caracas opened in 2008 (the restaurant also had a location on the Rockaway Beach boardwalk until last fall).

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Foodable

MAY 20, 2021

Through their negotiations Morris ends up acquiring Capriotti’s and becomes the franchisor in 2008, owning the entire company. When it becomes clear to Morris that Capriotti’s was his true passion, he goes back to the founder’s wanting a larger territory.

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Foodable

JANUARY 20, 2021

Founded in 2008, the San Diego-based, single-unit bar and restaurant has evolved since COVID-19 hit—Cali BBQ now provides seamless online ordering services and digital media publishing. Cali BBQ specializes in serving slow, live fire cooking with speed and precision.

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Foodable

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I said I got into this industry in the great recession and so I watched firsthand as the fast casual industry emerged back then, added this need to adapt to the state of things back in 2008, 2009, and 2010, you know there was an incredible amount of creativity that came in that season which was primarily I think around culinary and menu and it was (..)

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Dave Cathey has been Food Editor for The Oklahoman in Oklahoma City since 2008. Here are 15 of Oklahoma City’s many deserving restaurants that are pivoting, remodeling, and even flourishing during the industry’s most challenging chapter. Prices per person, excluding alcohol: $ = Less than $15 $$ = $15 - $25 $$$ = $25 - $35.

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Foodable

JULY 22, 2020

Established in Seattle in 2008, MOD Pizza is committed to leveraging its success for the betterment of its employees and surrounding communities. In this episode, host Paul Barron sits down with Kevin Flaherty, the vice president of digital marketing for MOD Pizza.

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Foodable

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In today’s episode of The Restaurant Report , host Paul Barron chats with Rajat Suri, chief executive officer of Presto about the future of where technology is going in foodservice. Suri, an engineer by training, confounded Lyft and developed Presto while at M.I.T.

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Foodable

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Mod Pizza is set to go IPO soon and is one of the darlings of the Fast Casual Segment, founded in 2008. Listen to "Weekly Wrap | Mod Pizza Going Public, Restaurant Robots, Velvet Taco, & Self Service Technology" on Spreaker. They have been on a tremendous growth plan.

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Single Platform

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Time-travel back to 2008 for a moment. Between 2007 and 2008, the global financial crisis hit hard and was compared by multiple economists to the Great Depression of the 1930s. A CNN Money report from mid 2008 noted that casual dining chains were taking a major hit as people turned to cheaper food alternatives.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The brand, owned by Mexico’s packaged-food conglomerate Groupo Bimbo since 2008, offers more than 100 products, so there’s nearly always something for everyone… assuming your family’s tastes can be narrowed down to three products. That the rule of three applies here also nods to its pull in so many households.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 30, 2023

Interim CEO Krishna Gupta plans to continue what he helped his college buddy Rajat Suri start back in 2008. Suri stepped down as CEO this week.

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EATER

JUNE 23, 2020

Adam Coghlan, editor of Eater London: I do think there will be, the way that there was after 2008, a re-landscaping of this industry. Kang: Like in 2008 and 2009, in the last recession, you had a lot of innovation — things change and expectations change. Things are going to close.

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Gecko Hospitality

APRIL 6, 2023

Chamber of Commerce , with Pew Research Center suggesting a 75% increase since 2008 – now standing at 3.5 To start with, the pandemic has driven more than 3 million adults into early retirement according to the U.S. million people in 2021. Lack of access to child care and an increase in savings also shape this gap.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Bitcoin, which was introduced in 2008, has come a long way. Restaurateurs use promotional materials such as signs or flyers to differentiate themselves from other nearby establishments so users know what menu items are offered at each location. Bottom Line.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 25, 2022

By 2008, we figured out that franchising was the way to scale The Chocolate Room brand. Therefore, we started franchising towards the end of 2008. . We got a few menu consultants on board, experimented with our menu, and slowly and steadily engineered the menu. Once we had our operations in place we started focusing on growth.

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