Table Talk: Food & Beverage Series
‘Table Talk’ with COO of la Madeleine French Bakery & Café: Challenges, Trends, and Opportunities in the Restaurant Industry
In their first episode of Table Talk, an ongoing series to explore industry trends and issues with top business executives, LP Partner Kevin Slaughter and Thomas DeMinico of BMO Capital Markets hosted Christine Johnson, COO of la Madeleine French Bakery & Café. They discussed:
- Common Pitfalls for Buyers Entering the Restaurant Industry
- Differences Between Corporate, Franchise, and Hybrid Ownership
- How Economies of Scale Can Help Manage Headwinds
- Labor Challenges in Restaurant Industry
- How Technology is Impacting Restaurant Industry
- Operational Changes in the Restaurant Industry
- Trends and Hot Takes in Restaurant Industry
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