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Why service consistency keeps slipping

Plus: Chef saves life of missing 'regular' | Can every server be your best?

The Prep Jan 5, 2026 public
Why service consistency keeps slipping 3 min read →
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Hiring the right core leadership helps this chef thrive

Strong teams, seasonal discipline and a leadership model built on trust drive Travis Swikard's growth

The Prep Dec 15, 2025 public
Hiring the right core leadership helps this chef thrive 2 min read →
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Cutting costs without cutting corners

Plus: People power FTW | Why seniors make great employees

The Prep Dec 10, 2025 public
Cutting costs without cutting corners 3 min read →
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How a La Jolla taco shop became a national powerhouse

Inside Julian Hakim’s rise from medical-track student to leader of a 24-restaurant hospitality group

The Prep Dec 8, 2025 public
How a La Jolla taco shop became a national powerhouse 3 min read →
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American dining habits are changing

Plus: AI for managing labor and demand | Renegotiating food costs

The Prep Dec 3, 2025 public
American dining habits are changing 3 min read →
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Third spaces are thriving

Plus: Redefining value at restaurants | Tariff rollbacks

The Prep Nov 20, 2025 public
Third spaces are thriving 4 min read →
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