Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago

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Recorded August 4, 2025

The James Beard Foundation hosted a town hall discussion around our 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report in collaboration with Deloitte. This interactive conversation, led by Dr. Anne McBride, Vice President of Impact, will explore key themes from the report, gather structured feedback, and invite attendees to share personal insights.

Moderated by:
Anne E. McBride, PhD, Vice President of Impact, James Beard Foundation
Deirdre O'Connell, Restaurant Commercial Growth Leader, Deloitte

Panelists:
Diego Galicia, Mixtli
Samuel McCandless, Corrida, C Burger

Read the 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report:
jamesbeard.org/2025-independent-restaurant-industry-report