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Web 3 Hot Takes Podcast

Web3 Didn't Die. It Went Undercover.

By Paul Molinari 20 August, 2026

Explore how the initial hype around Web3 in the restaurant industry faded, yet innovative solutions...

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Hot Takes Industry

What 50 Years of Pop Radio Already Knew About the Restaurant Industry

By Paul Molinari 24 July, 2026

This is how pop music reflects the restaurant industry's evolution, revealing timeless themes of...

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Hot Takes Industry News

The World Cup Effect on Restaurants: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and The Insane

By Paul Molinari 6 July, 2026

Explore the 2026 FIFA World Cup's impact on restaurants, revealing opportunities and pitfalls for...

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Hot Takes GTM Marketing

CMO or Marketing Director? Most Founders Hire the Wrong One First.

By Paul Molinari 2 July, 2026

Many tech founders hire the wrong marketing role first. Here's how a fractional CMO can elevate...

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Hot Takes

Why Older, Colder Cities Like Boston May Never Embrace Robotic Food Delivery

By Paul Molinari 5 May, 2026

Boston's unique challenges make robotic food delivery impractical. Here's a hot take why this...

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Hot Takes Industry News

Restaurant Drone Delivery: Skyfall or Silver Bullet?

By Paul Molinari 24 March, 2026

Popcorn GTM explores the challenges and realities of restaurant drone delivery, examining whether...

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Hot Takes Industry

What GLP-1s Change in Real-World Restaurant Decisions — From Experience

By Audre Bogoni 3 February, 2026

GLP-1 drugs are transforming restaurant choices by shifting focus from appetite to decision-making,...

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Hot Takes Industry

From Government Cheese to Innovation Pivot: Why Pizza Chains Must Reinvent Themselves

By Paul Molinari 11 November, 2025

Remember government cheese subsidies? They fueled a boom in pizza empires, but, now facing cost...

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Hot Takes Industry

Beyond the Bots: Why Investing in Your People Solves Hospitality's Biggest Challenges

By Paul Molinari 13 August, 2025

Invest in employee retention to tackle hospitality challenges. Shifty's human-centered training...

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Hot Takes

The Three Peak Years for Cultural Relevance with Movies, Music, and Restaurants

By Paul Molinari 16 July, 2025

These are the pivotal years of cultural transformation in movies, music, and restaurants through...

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Introducing a restaurant economics briefing for the rest of us.

Updated weekly. Stories that carry financial weight for the industry.
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Hot Takes

Web3 Didn't Die. It Went Undercover.

What 50 Years of Pop Radio Already Knew About the Restaurant Industry

The World Cup Effect on Restaurants: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and The Insane

CMO or Marketing Director? Most Founders Hire the Wrong One First.

Why Older, Colder Cities Like Boston May Never Embrace Robotic Food Delivery

Restaurant Drone Delivery: Skyfall or Silver Bullet?

What GLP-1s Change in Real-World Restaurant Decisions — From Experience

From Government Cheese to Innovation Pivot: Why Pizza Chains Must Reinvent Themselves

Beyond the Bots: Why Investing in Your People Solves Hospitality's Biggest Challenges

The Three Peak Years for Cultural Relevance with Movies, Music, and Restaurants

Unlock your brand's full go-to-market potential.

Where to start? Your brand archetype. Once you know who you are, the rest comes naturally.

Introducing a restaurant economics briefing for the rest of us.

Updated weekly. Stories that carry financial weight for the industry.Read the latest issue -->>

Topic

Hot Takes

Unlock your brand's full go-to-market potential.

Where to start? Your brand archetype. Once you know who you are, the rest comes naturally.

Updated weekly. Stories that carry financial weight for the industry.
Read the latest issue -->>