Eric Schmitt, VP of Rapids and Affiliates, joins me to discuss the news and trends affecting the Foodservice / QSR space for June. We cover the news so you don't have to!

Articles referenced here:

• https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/nekter-juice-bar-enters-doordashs-ghost-kitchen
• https://fesmag.com/topics/the-latest-news/20297-smart-care-acquires-texas-service-agent
• https://fesmag.com/topics/the-latest-news/20279-tech24-acquires-eighth-service-agent

Robotics in restaurant operations

• https://www.fermag.com/articles/chick-fil-a-pilots-autonomous-delivery-robots-at-two-austin-locations/
• https://www.fermag.com/articles/wing-zone-specs-robotics-in-all-future-restaurant-builds/

Being prepared for your first or next restaurant

https://www.fermag.com/articles/5-ways-to-help-dealers-amid-market-challenges/

General restaurant sales trends and inflationary pressure on QSR concepts

https://www.fermag.com/articles/positive-sales-growth-streak-continues-for-restaurants-despite-traffic-losses/

Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eschmitt1/

Rapids: https://rapidswholesale.com/

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