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The biggest stories of 2021

A Deeper Dive: Restaurant Business editors discuss the year’s biggest stories and make predictions for 2022.

What were the biggest stories of 2021?

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast “A Deeper Dive” features staff editors, all discussing their takes on the year’s biggest stories.

Editor At Large Peter Romeo, Technology Editor Joe Guszkowski, Independents Editor Heather Lalley and Menu Editor Pat Cobe join me in discussing issues related to labor, technology, the plight of independents, finance and menu trends.

They also give their takes on what will surely be an interesting 2022—including predictions for the biggest trends of the coming year.

This is the last episode of A Deeper Dive of 2021. So check it out.

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