The Biggest Restaurant Openings of 2026 (From a Chef’s Perspective)
Fri Feb 06 2026
In this episode, Justin and Ray break down the biggest restaurant openings of 2026. They also discuss the pricing-to-value issue that is affecting restaurants, some breaking news in the food industry, and answer a comment left by you all in the community!
Links:
Most Exciting Restaurant Openings 2026 (Bloomberg)
Wine Spectator New Restaurants 2026
Toronto Restaurant Closures (Toronto Life)
America’s Culinary Cup (CBS)
Miso ‘Flippy’ Bot (QSRweb)
PepsiCo Cost Reductions (Bloomberg)
Impossible Foods CEO Steps Down
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In this episode, Justin and Ray break down the biggest restaurant openings of 2026. They also discuss the pricing-to-value issue that is affecting restaurants, some breaking news in the food industry, and answer a comment left by you all in the community! Links: Most Exciting Restaurant Openings 2026 (Bloomberg) Wine Spectator New Restaurants 2026 Toronto Restaurant Closures (Toronto Life) America’s Culinary Cup (CBS) Miso ‘Flippy’ Bot (QSRweb) PepsiCo Cost Reductions (Bloomberg) Impossible Foods CEO Steps Down Enjoying the episode? Keep up with Repertoire:💌 Subscribe to the Repertoire Newsletter – Get industry insights, links, and podcast extras delivered weekly.🎙 Share the Podcast – Pass it on to your team, group chat, or fellow chefs.📸 Follow us on Instagram – Behind the scenes, quotes, and quick takes. Affiliate Disclosure:We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through Amazon or other affiliate links provided in this episode. Thanks for listening to Repertoire. 👨🍳🎧