Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago

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Recorded Monday, April 20, 2-3 PM ET

Operating an independent restaurant has never been more complex given the technology landscape, and technology decisions can be the catalyst that transforms a business into an efficient, profitable and scalable operation. Emma Blecker, Restaurant Executive and Hospitality Tech Consultant, founder of Make it Make Sense Consulting, will provide owners and operators a clear, practical breakdown of the absolute technology essentials needed to run an operationally sound and sustainable restaurant.

Learn more about the James Beard Foundation 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry report at jamesbeard.org