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EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 11 MIN

Thin Margins, Thick Fees: The End of the Golden Age of Food Apps

from From Kitchen to C-Suite · host Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal /The Plate & Pour Collective

The "Golden Age" of delivery apps is officially in the rearview mirror. 📉🍔In our latest episode of From Kitchen to C-Suite, we’re pulling back the curtain on the escalating tension between restaurant operators and third-party platforms. As commission fees climb and profit margins shrink to razor-thin levels, how do leaders pivot from surviving to thriving?Episode Title: "Thin Margins, Thick Fees: The End of the Golden Age of Food Apps"We dive deep into:The Profit Paradox: Why more orders don't always mean more money.Platform Fatigue: How consumer behavior is shifting away from premium delivery.The Direct-to-Consumer Pivot: Strategies for reclaiming your brand and your bottom line.Don’t Miss a Beat!Whether you’re navigating the morning commute or decompressing after a long shift, we make sure the insights you need are always within reach.🎧 On the Go? Subscribe and listen via Riverside at fromkitchentocsuite.riverside.com or directly on our home base, HRBUNI.com. You can also find us on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeAmazon MusicAudibleiHeart RadioDeezer📺 On the Big Screen? Level up your experience by watching the From Kitchen to C-Suite podcast on the HRB TV Network.Pro Tip: For the best viewing experience, search for “HRB TV Network” on your Roku or Fire TV device to stream our deep-dive interviews directly from your living room.#HospitalityLeadership #RestaurantTech #FoodApps #KitchenToCSuite #RestaurantMargins #PodcastLaunch

The "Golden Age" of delivery apps is officially in the rearview mirror. 📉🍔In our latest episode of From Kitchen to C-Suite, we’re pulling back the curtain on the escalating tension between restaurant operators and third-party platforms. As commission fees climb and profit margins shrink to razor-thin levels, how do leaders pivot from surviving to thriving?Episode Title: "Thin Margins, Thick Fees: The End of the Golden Age of Food Apps"We dive deep into:The Profit Paradox: Why more orders don't always mean more money.Platform Fatigue: How consumer behavior is shifting away from premium delivery.The Direct-to-Consumer Pivot: Strategies for reclaiming your brand and your bottom line.Don’t Miss a Beat!Whether you’re navigating the morning commute or decompressing after a long shift, we make sure the insights you need are always within reach.🎧 On the Go? Subscribe and listen via Riverside at fromkitchentocsuite.riverside.com or directly on our home base, HRBUNI.com. You can also find us on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeAmazon MusicAudibleiHeart RadioDeezer📺 On the Big Screen? Level up your experience by watching the From Kitchen to C-Suite podcast on the HRB TV Network.Pro Tip: For the best viewing experience, search for “HRB TV Network” on your Roku or Fire TV device to stream our deep-dive interviews directly from your living room.#HospitalityLeadership #RestaurantTech #FoodApps #KitchenToCSuite #RestaurantMargins #PodcastLaunch

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