<p>In this episode, Ray breaks down the McKinsey food industry report and what you need to know for 2026. He also covers the ROI for Michelin coming to a city, how Gen Z is ditching &quot;Diet&quot; soda, how smaller food brands are winning, and more. #chefs #restaurant #linecook #foodindustry </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/what-us-consumers-want-from-restaurants-in-2026" target="_new" rel="noopener">McKinsey Restaurant Report (2026)</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.foodandwine.com/rising-restaurant-prices-diner-spending-habits-2026-11889175" target="_new" rel="noopener">Dining Out Issues (Food &amp; Wine)</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/has-the-colorado-michelin-guide-paid-off-for-restaurants-40831174/" target="_new" rel="noopener">ROI on MICHELIN (Colorado)</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-01-23/pepsi-dr-pepper-shift-to-zero-sugar-as-gen-z-shuns-diet-soda?srnd=phx-industries-consumer" target="_new" rel="noopener">Gen Z Ditches “Diet” Soda (Bloomberg)</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.fooddive.com/news/how-3-grocers-source-small-and-local-brands/810586/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Small Brands Stand Out in Grocery</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/fowl-fare-chef-william-allen-21131596.php" target="_new" rel="noopener">SF Chronicle Chef Story</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Enjoying the episode? Keep up with Repertoire:</strong>💌 <a href="https://www.joinrepertoire.com/newsletter">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Repertoire Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> – Get industry insights, links, and podcast extras delivered weekly.🎙 <a href="https://geni.us/repertoirepodcast">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> – Pass it on to your team, group chat, or fellow chefs.📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joinrepertoire__">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> – Behind the scenes, quotes, and quick takes.</p><p><strong>Affiliate Disclosure:</strong>We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through Amazon or other affiliate links provided in this episode.</p><p><strong>Thanks for listening to Repertoire.</strong> 👨‍🍳🎧</p></li></ul>