Jon Taffer, star of “Bar Rescue” and industry maven, joined the QSR Uncut podcast to discuss his thoughts on how to provide value to consumers amid inflation, what the upcoming election might mean for operators, and a whole lot more.
Jon Taffer
Jon Taffer, as always, had some insight into the state of the restaurant business.
WATCH: Jon Taffer Cracks the Value Equation for Restaurants
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Jon Taffer
Jon Taffer, as always, had some insight into the state of the restaurant business.
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