An update on The Pre-Shift podcast

The Pre-Shift

The Pre-Shift
An update on The Pre-Shift podcast
Feb 05, 2026
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The Pre-Shift podcast is taking a hiatus. 

This podcast launched in 2021, and we’re so grateful to our listeners. We’ll continue to talk about hospitality and share tips from real operators in our newsletter, so make sure to subscribe to Food Runner. Take a look back through our archive! There are still a lot of great insights in these episodes from our 70+ guests.

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7shifts is a scheduling, payroll, and employee retention app designed to help restaurants thrive. With an easy-to-use app and industry-specific solutions, 7shifts saves time, reduces errors, and helps keep costs in check for over 50,000 restaurants.

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