Jake Calhoun

Jake Calhoun

Jake was born in Anaheim, CA and raised in Tampa, FL. He received his B.A. in History from the University of South Florida. Jake comes to us with a background in Research and a passion for data analytics. When not working, his hobbies include reading, writing, and cooking.

February 15, 2024

VS Goliath: Chili’s vs Walk-On’s

Bars are not family friendly establishments, sports bars can be better in this regard, yet they are not the first...

February 15, 2024

Trailblazers: Black Leadership in Foodservice

The hiring of a new executive is both exciting and nerve-wracking for employee and company alike. A fresh voice can...

February 9, 2024

Trailblazers: Celebrating Black History Month

We often think of companies as iconic logos or catchy slogans. Rarely do we think of the people behind the...

January 22, 2024

NRF 2024: The Rise of AI

At NRF 2024, the star of the show was undoubtedly Artificial Intelligence. AI and its application have been a growing...

January 18, 2024

Top 5 Restaurants

This month, we take a look at the top companies for both retail and foodservice and how they shaped the...

January 11, 2024

A Difficult Year Filled with Potential for 2024

2023 is in the rearview; however, it is not quite finished with us yet. It was an uneven year for...

December 28, 2023

Through the Years: The 2010’s and the Growth of Digital Retail

We’ve reached the end of the line on our Through the Years series and it is time to examine our...

December 21, 2023

Rumor Has It: The Vanishing of Ghost Kitchens

If you have ever seen a new restaurant on an ordering app and noticed that it shares an address with...

December 14, 2023

Tech Trends: How New Technology Shaped 2023

We are on the cusp of a new year and companies will be putting their R&D departments to the test...

December 7, 2023

Vs Goliath: Wendy’s Breakfast Vs The World

Wendy’s is most certainly a goliath in the restaurant industry, yet they are small potatoes when it comes to breakfast,...

November 30, 2023

Through the Years: The 2000’s and the Digital Age

By the 2000’s, the fear of Y2k had passed and companies who had bet on the internet began to see...

November 21, 2023

CSG’s Black Friday Special: The One Sale to Save Them All

It’s that time of year again, when retailers bust out flashy advertisements and heavy markdowns to bring themselves back into...

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