David Jabour

Legislative measures across the nation may impact the craft beverage industry, either positively or negatively. Here are some of the bills the Craft Wine Association is tracking related to direct shipping regulations for craft distillers, wineries, and breweries across key states. Read our latest update. #wineindustry #dtc #dtt #selfdistribution #beerindustry #alcoholindustry

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Shake Shack (SHAK), a growing restaurant chain, ended 2023 strongly with successful sales strategies and margin expansion. CEO Randy Garutti highlighted the opening of 41 new U.S. restaurants and 44 international locations, with same-store sales rising 2.8% year-over-year despite inflation. Potential for further expansion in 2024 if Federal Reserve maintains or lowers interest rates. With 518 locations (334 in the U.S.) by end of 2023, significant growth potential remains. Bullish on SHAK above $87.00-$88.00, targeting $145.00-$150.00. Investors should monitor sales growth and expansion efforts. #SHAK #Investing #StockMarket 

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Spirits brands can find opportunities to grow in US fine dining restaurants 🍽️. Fine Dining took a 7.6% share of all spirits sales by value in the 12 months to end-February with vodka as the top shareholder by some distance. CGA’s OPM service indicates similar trends in the beer category 🍻. Import and domestic premium segments have gained +5.6 and +2.0 percentage points of share respectively. With fewer fine dining outlets in the market, there will be heightened competition in this channel. CGA's OPM can help suppliers understand the very latest sales dynamics and guests’ preferences, align the right brands to the right venues, and craft compelling sales stories. How does your brand measure up? Find out more - https://lnkd.in/gGtq7JSd #CGAMarketMeasurement #FineDining #Beer #Spirits #BeverageAlcohol

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The $25-$40 price tier of Tequila has emerged as the category’s growth engine, with the top seven brands in the segment combining for 11% growth in control states year-to-date. As the largest spirits and wine wholesaler in the U.S., Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has a unique window into national consumption trends, which show a strong connection to Tequilas at $25-$40 among millennials, males, and multicultural consumers. SND executive editor Daniel Marsteller caught up with Zach Poelma, SVP of Strategy & Insights Center of Excellence at Southern Glazer’s, for more detail on what’s driving the fast-growing segment. #tequila #spiritsindustry https://lnkd.in/eHkWz6HU

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In this talk, Bruce Abbott, President of Liquor Stores USA North Inc., chats with International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show CEO Sid Patel and dives into five key models for producers to collaborate with national and regional chains. He explores the: 1. Traditional model 2. Clearance model 3. Private Label 4. Control Label 5. Exclusive Label providing detailed examples and explanations of each.

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If foodservice operators can have a clear view of the future - both in the food and beverage industry and the U.S. economy as a whole - they can enter a new year a step ahead. As 2025 approaches, Datassential has unveiled our 2025 Industry Forecast to give foodservice operators a look at the year ahead, including overall industry growth assumptions, segment-by-segment forecasting for consumer and operator spending, projected growth rates through 2026, and segment-specific insights. Check out a summary of our projections, based on the operator landscape created by Datassential and International Foodservice Manufacturers Association - IFMA here: https://hubs.la/Q02Q-FWL0 #datassential #ifmaworld #foodservice #foodandbeverageindustry #foodinsights #foodindustry #beverageindustry

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“How many restaurant companies can file bankruptcy in any given week? Sadly, it’s not a riddle.” In the past two months, the US has seen an unsettling reality—4-5 major restaurant chains filing for bankruptcy weekly. 😮 Both Chapter 11 (restructuring) and Chapter 13 filings have impacted casual dining, fast-casual, and QSR (quick service restaurants). 💡 Wondering why? Dive into our latest blog to uncover the reasons behind this trend and the challenges facing these once-thriving establishments. Read the full story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gAs9HDGM #RestaurantIndustry #Bankruptcy #CasualDining #FastCasual #QSR #IndustryTrends #Restructure

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