Attendee Catalog
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Alice's Sweet Tooth - Jamie Valenti-Jordan - EVP
How long has the brand been in operation? 1 to 5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 to 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? < than $1 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
How to manage growth in the space
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
How best to work with partners
Bahama Buck's Franchise Corp. - Caroline Petty - Brand Development Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Digital innovations (digital loyalty, online ordering, drive-thru menu, data analysis).
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Bahama Buck's Franchise Corp. - Chloe Wall - Brand Development Associate
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
We are looking to optimize our guests experience through both digital loyalty and our online ordering experience with the main focus being to increase our guests frequency.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
We are hoping to find new and innovative loyalty and online ordering technologies and partners to help us facilitate our goals. We also would like to learn about the different online ordering experiences for our guests that serves them best.
Balance Pan-Asian Grille - Prakash Karamchandani - CEO & Co-Founder
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Technology, Customer Marketing, Employee Retention
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Open to looking at all opportunities for partners that could improve our brand
Ballard Brands - William DiPaola - COO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 31 to 50
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
AI, Staffing, mobile & Drive Thru
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Ballard Brands - Patrick Shaheen - VP of Training and Implementation
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 31 to 50
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Bareburger - Zach McCurdy - Head of Marketing & Creative
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
engaging with exisiting guests on a personalized level
attracting new guests – back to dine-in
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
guest data profiles
Bartaco - Anthony Valletta - President
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Reduction of digital friction both internally and externally
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Truly as many as we can see.
Bartaco - Levi Martin - CFO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Big Chicken - Josh Halpern - CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? TBA
What are your total number of operating units? TBA
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? TBA
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? TBA
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Big Chicken - Sam Stanovich - SVP Franchise Leadership
How long has the brand been in operation? TBA
What are your total number of operating units? TBA
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? TBA
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? TBA
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Biscuit Belly - Lisa Dwelly - Vice President Training Operation
How long has the brand been in operation? 1 to 5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? < than $1 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Understanding what other brands are struggling with; 3rd Party best practices; Social Engagement vs Face to Face boots on the ground – balancing both
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Enhancing digital capabilities w/o losing guest and team member engagement
Bistro 6050 - Mike Wolfgang - Owner
How long has the brand been in operation? 1 to 5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 to 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? < than $1 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Marketing an independant restaurant in the door dash age
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Learning TikTok
Bistro 6050 - Cailynn Wolfgang - Director of Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 1 to 5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 to 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? < than $1 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Boba Guys - Andrew Chau - CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
supply chain, labor management, performance management
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
scheduling, infrastructure tools
Bojangles - Allyson Campbell - Sr. Director of Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 701+
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
How to get operator buy-in
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Insights on the customer experience and marketing
Bojangles - Mike Morris - Senior Manager, Operations Support
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 701+
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Adopting technology in the restaurant, maximizing digital sales, catering, menu innovation, new restaurant opening efficiency.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Bojangles - Sergio Perez - Sr. Director of Omnichannel
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 701+
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 21+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Bombay Eats - Ali Dewjee - Managing Partner
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Continue to leverage technology to fuel our growth
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Tech enabled solutions
Brix Holdings - John Howard - Sr Manager Information Technology
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million+
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Process management, leadership development, project implementations, business strategy
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Any accounting/ERP solutions, Online ordering solutions
Brix Holdings - Yasaman Stewart - Sr. Marketing Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million+
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Marketing in the new AI/Digital world
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Print Suppliers
Yasaman Stewart - John Howard - Senior Marketing Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million+
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Buona - Andrew Regalado - VP of Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Keeping our ear to the ground as it relates to things like tech/integrations and marketing.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Burgess Brothers BBQ - Jonathan Burgess - CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? < than $1 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Diversity in whole-sale suppliers as it relates to African Americans in the hospitality space. Opportunities for Brand/Collaboration expansion around sponsorship and policy that have kept the smaller brands out.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Network-matching
Califia Farms - Jessica Conley - Non-Commercial Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-10
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-15
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $50 million to $250 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Challenge the consumer thoughts on dairy.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Cost decisions
Cheba Hut Franchising - Brad Beverlin - Director of Technology
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $50 million to $250 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
My interest lies in reviewing emerging technologies that may assist us in our journey. I am also looking to build my professional network in the overarching vertical.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Cheba Hut Franchising - Brian Witte - Director of Operations
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Using technology to enhance the customer experience; Leveraging next-gen solutions to improve throughput and employee experience; digital menu boards that enhance the customer experience; utilizing existing kitchens for enhanced operational performance
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Leveraging technology without sacrificing quality / customer experience; networking with thought leaders innovating in a premium QSR concept via digital ordering platforms; identifying up and coming solutions successful omnichannel marketing
Checkers & Rally's - Ryan Reichmann - Sr. Director, Marketing Technology & eCommerce
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $250 million to $1 billion
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
How can AI be used to benefit the customer experience?
What companies have used digital to transform not only their customer experience but internal experience?
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Any and all.
Chicken N Pickle - Grace Garbe - Marketing Brand Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Communications process between Marketing and our store locations.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Chicken N Pickle - Stephanie Antone - Director of Field Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
NSOs, Loyalty, Digital Menu Boards, Operations, General Marketing, Online Ordering, Social Media Strategy
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Chinah - Hegel Hei - Founder & CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 1 to 5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Learn more
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Licensing
Church's Texas Chicken- Jay Jhun - Sr. Director, Digital and Loyalty
How long has the brand been in operation? > 1 year
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? Undisclosed
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Grow digital sales, gain customer insights
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Ciccio Restaurant Group - Matt McBrayer - Director of Restaurant Systems
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 – 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Replacing legacy restaurant technology with best in class solutions (POS, REM, Loyalty, HR/PEO, etc…)
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Anything to do with POS, Online ordering, loyalty programs, data analytics
College of DuPage - Jim Mulyk - Chair/Professor of Hospitality
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 – 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? < than $1 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
No real challenges. Just looking for additional information in the world of technology
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Come Back Shack - Elliot Coatney - Operations
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 – 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Improve mobile and kiosk experience. Improve loyalty. Map broader tech strategy for small company (5 units)
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
AI powered drive thru ordering. AI powered loyalty.
Come Back Shack - Scott Prewitt - Owner
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 – 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
AI, POS evolution, Operating Efficiencies,
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Craveworthy Brands & Mongolian Concepts - Blake Johnson - VP of Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $50 million to $250 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Many challenges facing our industry right now:
1.) Labor shortages effecting the guest experience – how can we leverage technology to ease operations with half the staff, while not sacrificing the guest experience?
2.) How to have a successful Loyalty program that drives incremental spending without discounting unique visits?
3.) Data Overload – with 7 brands, we have data coming in from multiple touchpoints but they’re disparate and scattered – how do we connect the dots easily and inexpensively?
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
1.) CDP Platforms
2.) Loyalty Programs
3.) Online Ordering / In-Store Ordering Platforms
Craveworthy Brands & Mongolian Concepts - Cassie Miller - Sr. Director of Training and Ops Services
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $50 million to $250 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
How to get our internal teams to become experts at our digital systems to understand and assist the customer where the rubber meets the road – in our restaurants.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
How to turn data and analytics into training opportunities in our restaurants.
Craveworthy Brands & Mongolian Concepts - Jason Levinson - VP of Technology
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $50 million to $250 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Many challenges facing our industry right now:
1.) Labor shortages effecting the guest experience – how can we leverage technology to ease operations with half the staff, while not sacrificing the guest experience?
2.) How to have a successful Loyalty program that drives incremental spending without discounting unique visits?
3.) Data Overload – with 7 brands, we have data coming in from multiple touchpoints but they’re disparate and scattered – how do we connect the dots easily and inexpensively?
Gain exposure to any new restaurant tech that may fill gaps in our stack
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
First party delivery tools. Analytics tools.
Craveworthy Brands & Mongolian Concepts - Justin Egan - VP of Marketing, Franchise Development
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $50 million to $250 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Engaging more prospective franchisees and building a Franchise Development pipeline.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
In-bound marketing and lead generation campaigns for Consumers and Franchise Development audiences
Craveworthy Brands & Mongolian Concepts - Kristin Albert - Director of Operations
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Labor, tech, delivery, employee retention
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Employee retention and appreciation
Tech to reduce labor
To go/delivery options
Craveworthy Brands & Mongolian Concepts - Lori Cominsky - VP of Operations and Training
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $50 million to $250 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Building sales. controlling costs, retention of team
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Open to viewing all
Crazy Pita Restaurant Group - Mehdi Zarhloul - Owner / Founder
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Culver's - Daniel Cardamone - Digital Experience Director
How long has the brand been in operation? >1 year
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Custom Olo mobile apps, Delivery, Loyalty
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Dave’s Hot Chicken - Leon Davoyan - CTO
How long has the brand been in operation? 5-10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51 +
What is your companies approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Dave’s Hot Chicken - Srishti Handa - Sr. Marketing Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 5-10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51 +
What is your companies approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
As we continue to scale and grow, it’s important to stay ahead of innovations in the MarTech space.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
DiBella's Subs - AJ Shear - Director of Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 to 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Moving from a traditional loyalty program to a CDP.
We are in the process of moving away from Punchh for loyalty and moving into Olo’s Wisely as our primary CDP and guest engagement platform with the addition of Sparkfly overlaying for offers.
We are also looking to make our front-end ordering experience better and will be overlaying Olo’s Serve platform with the help of the restaurant design firm Plein Air.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
I am really looking for solutions of how to put our new tech stack into practice. How to we use more 1 to 1 communication with our guests to provide them information and offers that are relevant to them. We are also looking for how to use all our data to push more impactful advertising with a better ROI.
DiBella's Subs - Nicole M Jackson - Director, Off Premise Business
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 to 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Ideal tech stack and best utilization for catering & retail from both the operational and sales building perspectives.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Catering/Off Premise specialization, CRM, Client journey enhancement/loyalty.
District Taco - Dan Pierce - VP of Operations
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Working towards more streamlined operations.
New customer acquisition and retention.
Calibrating the level of autonomy given to franchisees.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
District Taco - Marcelo Butron - VP of Operations
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Donatos Pizza - Erin Corrigan - VP of Operations
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Emotional loyalty, cx
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Curiosity, Geben Communication
eegee’s - Brian Yahn - VP of IT
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Drive Thru
Drive Traffic
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Erbert & Gerbert's - Jacob Kersting - Director of Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
• POS
• Loyalty
• Social Media
• Email Marketing
• Local Store Marketing***
• Setting Tech up for Scale/Growth
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
• POS
• Social Media
• Local Store Marketing
• Loyalty
Erbert & Gerbert's - Lora Wathke - Creative Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
CX website & app strategies & platforms & increasing engagement on social
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Learning new/better technology partners to keep our brand moving in the right direction
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers - Brian Wise - COO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 301-700
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Digital omnichannel guest approach and ability to deliver operationally at a high level
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers - Jerry Kunz - VP of Finance
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 301-700
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Consistency across all channels
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Groucho's Deli - Deric Rosenbaum - President
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Sharing of industry knowledge
Data standards
more cohesive and consolidated tech stack
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
POS
Voice Ordering
Groucho's Deli - Forrest Nettles - Head of Brand & Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Handcraft Burgers and Brew - David Ciancio - CMO
How long has the brand been in operation? TBD
What are your total number of operating units? TBD
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? TBD
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? TBD
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Advanced marketing tactics to increase new guest acquisition, retention, average order value and life time frequency.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Loyalty, marketing, CRM / CDP, guest feedback, etc.
HCK Hot Chicken - Dave Baer - Operations Specialist
How long has the brand been in operation? > 1 year
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 to 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Changing technology, staying current with todays guest needs. Making a smooth, seamless guest experience.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Customer journey through tech.
HCK Hot Chicken - Dave Wood - CSO
How long has the brand been in operation? > 1 year
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 to 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Keep up with technology
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
HCK Hot Chicken - Freddy Gilmore - Executive Chef/Co-Founder
How long has the brand been in operation? > 1 year
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 to 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Technology, Inflation, Employee Retention
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Tech issues
HCK Hot Chicken - Stacey Kane - CMO
How long has the brand been in operation? > 1 year
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 to 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
New Guest Acquisition
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Impossible Foods - Lizzie King - Director of Sales
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? Undisclosed
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Island Fin Poke - Mark Setterington - CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Seeing what is in store for the future of QSR
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Island Fin Poke - Taylor Setterington - Training Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
How can we adapt to technology in the restaurant field and how it can help us operate more efficiently.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Gauging how to roll out information and technology to the team to help them understand why it is important
Jollibee - Luis Velasca - SVP, Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 31 to 50
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Learn about how brands are adjusting to current environment.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Data, Digital, Online
Krispy Kreme - Tyler Durham - Brand Manager of Delivery
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 301-700
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? Undisclosed
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
New emerging technology, industry trends, dark shops / virtual kitchens
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Off-Premise Solutions, Marketing Intelligence and Demand Planning
Kwik Trip - Christina Hanson - Assistant Food Service Director
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51 +
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Development for the team
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Layne's Chicken Fingers - Eric Reed - Partner
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Layne's Chicken Fingers - Garrett Reed - CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Layne's Chicken Fingers - Matt O'Reilly - Partner
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Layne's Chicken Fingers - Samir Wattar - COO
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken - Brooke Annette Richards - Sr. Marketing Manager & Communications
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 31 to 50
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Getting operators to sign up for rewards app and online ordering
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
rewards programs
Lighthouse Fisheries of Yorkshire - Warren Sharples - Owner
How long has the brand been in operation? 1 to 5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 to 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? < than $1 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Owned vs franchise structure and quickest most efficient route to successful expansion
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Business model
Franchise packaging
Branding
Main Squeeze Juice Co. - Adam Sims - IT Support Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Main Squeeze Juice Co. - Brad Girard - Director of Franchisee Success
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Main Squeeze Juice Co. - Camilo Martinez - Director of IT
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Main Squeeze Juice Co. - Jessie Williams - Director of Franchise Development
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Growth and scaling our digital footprint. Using technology in our sales development process.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Main Squeeze Juice Co. - Julie Canseco - COO
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Digital Marketing Strategies and tools!
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Main Squeeze Juice Co. - Thomas Nieto - CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
McDonald's - Amanda Addison - Senior Manager, Menu Insights
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
McDonald's - Connor Patterson - Manager, Menu Insights
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
McDonald's - Jenny Lennon - Director, Global Consumer Insights
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
McDonald's - Jolanta Olive - Director, Digital Consumer Insights
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
McDonald's - Lisa Sklaryk - Consumer Insights Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Understanding the next evolution of loyalty programs and a more personalized approach to that.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Transforming digital menu boards
McDonald's - Matthew Cahill - Senior Director, Consumer Insights Activation
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Ex-McDonald's - Richard Long - Sr. Manager, Global Loyalty
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Focused on awareness and learning on industry best practices, cases, news and some solutions.
McDonald's - Russ Fliegler - Sr. Manager, Global Loyalty
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Modern Restaurant Concepts - Nate Weir - Vice President of Culinary
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $50 million to $250 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
I’m looking for trends and the newest in tech, not necessarily solving any challenges.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Increasing CX & Engagement
Evaluating and Deploying Restaurant Technology
Optimizing Online Ordering and Delivery Solutions
Modern Restaurant Concepts - Ryan Cox - Food Systems Analyst
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $50 million to $250 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Food Systems Management Software, Automations, Web services
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Original ChopShop - Brooke Perry - VP Of Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 1-5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Marketing strategy, digital strategy
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Original ChopShop - Karissa Threadgill - Sales Strategist
How long has the brand been in operation? 1-5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Pepper Lunch Restaurants - Troy Hooper - CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 301-700
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51 +
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $250 million to $1 billion
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Tech Stack integrations
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
New tech
P. Terry's Burger Stand - Bernard Vu - IT Specialist
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $50 million to $250 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
P. Terry's Burger Stand - Zane Williams-Donahoo - Vice President of Technology
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $50 million to $250 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Loyalty Programs, Centralized Reporting Dashboard
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Piada Italian Street Food - Jason Profitt - Vice President of Technology
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Guest feedback and recovery, Guest and menu analytics, Increasing loyalty without strictly discounting, Innovative ways to engage guests digitally, Creative ways to get food to guests
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Location-based engagement (ex Flybuy), Food distribution that isn’t a third-party delivery marketplace (ex Fooda), Guest demographic info (ex eSite Analytics)
Pickleman's Franchising LLC - Keith Dudek - President/CDO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Pickleman's Franchising LLC - Ken Rice - COO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Pizza Hut Canada - Manish Dhankhar - Chief Customer Officer
How long has the brand been in operation? TBD
What are your total number of operating units? TBD
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? TBD
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? TBD
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Plant Based Foods Association - Hannah Lopez - Director, Marketplace Development, Food Service
How long has the brand been in operation? TBD
What are your total number of operating units? TBD
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? TBD
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? TBD
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Leveraging industry insights to drive impact in the Plant Based Industry.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Marketing and POS software
PLNT Burger - Ben Kaplan - Co-Founder & CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 1 to 5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Medium Sized Business choices – making choices for accelerating growth and scale while creating the right infrastructure at the top. Leveraging industry insights to drive impact in the Plant Based Industry.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Marketing and POS software
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - Jordan Cusner - Head of Guest Insights
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? undisclosed
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $250 million to $1 billion
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Portillo's - Brittany Ann Rhodes - Communications Specialist
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 Billions +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Frontline communication and engagement
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Portillo's - Courtney Boyd - Field Marketing Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 Billions +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
I am interested in learning more about industry advancements and connecting with others in the [restaurant] marketing space.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
We are looking into automating certain processes to enhance our prioritization and focus on key areas.
Portillo's - Erica Saltsman - Field Marketing Specialist
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11 to 30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 Billions +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Current trends that we are missing the mark on. Opportunities for different POS systems.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Use of AI technology within the industry.
Protein Bar & Kitchen - James Habisohn - Director of Technology
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Customer understanding
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Protein Bar & Kitchen - Jared Cohen - COO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Customer understanding
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Protein Bar & Kitchen - Kate Rettker - Sr. Director of Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Customer understanding
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Pure Green Franchise - Carlee Lemirande - Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 16-75
What are your total number of operating units? TBD
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? $1 million +
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Marketing post-covid, Revenue growth
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Pure Green Franchise - Michael Cecchini - Vice President Operations
How long has the brand been in operation? 16-75
What are your total number of operating units? TBD
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? $1 million +
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Marketing post-covid, Revenue growth
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Pure Green Franchise - Phil Mesi Jr. - Area Representative
How long has the brand been in operation? 16-75
What are your total number of operating units? TBD
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? $1 million +
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Marketing post-covid, Revenue growth
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Pure Green Franchise - Ross Franklin - Founder & CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 16-75
What are your total number of operating units? TBD
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? $1 million +
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Marketing post-covid, Revenue growth
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Increase sales and profit
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Marketing
Roll Em Up Taquitos - Cody Soscia - Director Of IT
How long has the brand been in operation? 1 to 5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 31-50
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million+
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Roll Em Up Taquitos - Ryan Chase Usrey - CEO & Owner
How long has the brand been in operation? 1 to 5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 31-50
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million+
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Roll Em Up Taquitos - Sam Fonseca - COO & Partner
How long has the brand been in operation? 1 to 5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 31-50
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million+
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Digital Platform learnings
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Any that will assist the company in our aggressive growth
Roll Em Up Taquitos - Tiff Usrey - Owner & Founder
How long has the brand been in operation? 1 to 5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 31-50
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million+
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Shootz Hawaiian - Harold Walters - Co-Founder & CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 1-5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15 units
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-20 new units
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? 1-5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Shootz Hawaiian - Michael Dancel - Co-Founder
How long has the brand been in operation? 1-5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15 units
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-20 new units
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? 1-5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
I’m running into challenges on how to generate revenue through social media and am looking to network with colleagues who’ve found success on social media platforms.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
I’d like to find solutions on how I can improve my marketing efforts through social media and finding new ways to use social media as a tool to generate more sales.
Shootz Hawaiian - Nolan Perez - Co-Founder
How long has the brand been in operation? 1-5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15 units
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-20 new units
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? 1-5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Team building/management
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Solutions for maximizing team and individual motivation and engagement
Slim Chickens - Jackie Lobdell - Vice President Franchise Development
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Slutty Vegan ATL - Joi Alexander - National Director of Sales & Catering
How long has the brand been in operation? 1-5
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? Undisclosed
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Slutty Vegan ATL - Jason Crain - President
How long has the brand been in operation? 1-5
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? Undisclosed
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Spread Bagelry - Jami Slotnick - Brand Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Tech stack built for tomorrow. Data. Remarketing.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
CRM systems built for this industry. Smart automations.
Subway - Bryan Hooper - VP, Digital and Consumer Technology
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 701+
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51 +
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? 10 million+
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Surf’s Up - Denise Roy - Co-Founder
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-5
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million – $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Surf’s Up - Eric Roy - CEO & Co-Founder
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-5
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million – $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
We are evaluating self ordering kiosks
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
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Sweetberry Bowls - Desi Saran - CEO & Co-Founder
How long has the brand been in operation? 5-10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? Undisclosed
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
understand restaurant and tech best practices
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
sweetgreen - Casey Lipton - Sr. PMM - Consumer Engagement
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? Undisclosed
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
– How other companies best balance art and science when making decisions on what marketing opportunities to pursue
– How best to balance communication strategies with a Gen Z audience without alienating other audiences
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
– How companies are using different social media platforms to best communicate with customers
– How companies that have scaled from primarily busy cities to suburban markets think about customer engagement strategies holistically and in a segmented manner
– How companies are thinking about AI as it relates to marketing strategy
sweetgreen - Jeff Lin - Director of Media & Growth
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? Undisclosed
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
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Taco Bell - Brady Redington - Manager, Ops Insights & Analytics
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? Undisclosed
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 billion +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Understanding the continuous evolution of operational metrics and unique ways to use data to improve the portfolio of restaurants.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Analytics, Labor metrics / reporting
Taco Bell - Katie Buckley - Sr Manager, Operations Intelligence
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? Undisclosed
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 billion +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Challenges with combining CX data collected across multiple sources (survey, complaint line, web reviews)
Transitioning to a digital-only feedback ecosystem
How to truly measure drive-thru speed when channel is used traditionally as well as for digital order pickup
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Taziki's Mediterranean Café - Andy Rosado - New Restaurant Opening & Field Training Manager
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Technology solutions and rethinking field training opportunities.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Taziki's Mediterranean Café - Jesse Deshield - Director of Franchise Operations
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Loyalty, data, 3pd
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Taziki's Mediterranean Café - Julie Wade -Sr. Director of Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
The Dirty Buffalo - Caitlin McKenna - Director of Training
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-15
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $5million – $10 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Streamlining processes. Employee and guest retention and satisfaction.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Same as above to include new market technology. Optimization of restaurant procedures through new technology.
The Dirty Buffalo - Nickolas White - Director of Operations
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-15
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $5million – $10 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
The Dirty Buffalo - Russell Gilbert - CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-15
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $5million – $10 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
The Dirty Buffalo - Ryan Lynn - Director of Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-15
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $5million – $10 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
The Dirty Buffalo - Stephanie Gilbert - CFO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-15
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $5million – $10 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
We are looking specifically at AI for guest services to save on labor and automate the guest experience. We are having challenges with hiring and retention and adherence to our training materials. We are having challenges with our POS system and guest loyalty. We are looking to streamline our administrative operations because with use several different software platforms that do not integrate well.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
POS solutions
Payroll solutions
Kiosks or mobile ordering
Loyalty Programs
Thompson Hospitality - Ken Schell - VP Fast Casual
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Loyalty applications, 3rd party management/integration
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Loyalty, 3rd party, ops reporting
Tijuana Flats - Curtis Cattanach - VP Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-30
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $50 million to $250 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Direct to consumer eCommerce; Social commerce; New Customer Acquisition; Loyalty Acquisition; BI Insights
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
AI ordering; text to order; Social Commerce solutions
Tijuana Flats - Wes Patrick - Vice President, Ops Excellence and Off-Premise Performance
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 31 to 50
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $5 million to $10 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Looking for technology to help understand our guest journey, that helps with operations efficiency’s for both on and off-premise.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Companies that can help with bot responses for 3rd party delivery companies as well as reviews on social/google etc..
UNLV - Cervantes Lee - Multiunit Restaurant Management
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 to 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million to $50 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
How campus foodservice could leverage the technology (such as Grubhub Campus Foodservice, WowBao, JustBake, Startship) and more franchise/license brands to serve the students, faculty and staff?
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
More automation machine, such as Picnic, Yo-Kai Express, Bear Robotics,, and a few franchise/license restaurant brands.
Wetzel's Pretzel - Paul Shah - Director of Operations
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 301-700
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 31-50
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $250 million to $1 billion
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Digital transformation and customer focused service
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Better ways to train team and how to increase brand awareness
Wild Thing Restaurants - CD Young - CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 1 to 5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 to 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $5 million to $10 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Wild Thing Restaurants - James Pierson - COO & President
How long has the brand been in operation? 1 to 5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1 to 10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $5 million to $10 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Digital transformation, omni channel, sustainability
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
WOWorks - Kyle Mark - CIO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 301-700
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51 +
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
How to marry ops/marketing and tech. Focused on data and data management.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Looking for ops management platforms. Store visit checklists, etc.
ZIKI - Nick Nanakos - Founder & CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? < 1 year
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 31 to 50
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Zunzi's - Chris Smith - CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Zunzi's - Kevin Nelson - Vice President of Operations
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Connection to expanded professionals
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Digital proceses
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16 Handles - Solomon Choi - Founder
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? TBA
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Workforce management strategy for frontline staff
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Workforce management
Bareburger - Misha Levin - Culinary Director
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Ciccio Restaurant Group - Daniel Meretsky - Vice President & Head of Technology
How long has the brand been in operation? 5 to 10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 16-75
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Center of Excellence Vendor for Retail Data Enterprise Solutions
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Craveworthy Brands & Mongolian Concepts - Gregg Majewski - CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $50 million to $250 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Dave’s Hot Chicken - Jim Bitticks - President & COO
How long has the brand been in operation? 5-10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51 +
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
“Protecting Profitability and Ensuring Business Resilience During Challenging Economic Times
Understanding the current economic climate and how to leverage technology to mitigate the impact of rising food and labor costs
Leveraging brand loyalty to retain customers even as prices start to climb.
Effectively deploying Buy Now Pay Later services as part of your resilience strategy
How to protect top line revenue and market share during economic downturn
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Protecting Profitability and Ensuring Business Resilience During Challenging Economic Times
Understanding the current economic climate and how to leverage technology to mitigate the impact of rising food and labor costs
Leveraging brand loyalty to retain customers even as prices start to climb.
Effectively deploying Buy Now Pay Later services as part of your resilience strategy
How to protect top line revenue and market share during economic downturn
Dave’s Hot Chicken - Juan Lopez - Vice President of Operations
How long has the brand been in operation? 5-10 years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51 +
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Donatos Pizza - Christina Jackson - Chief People Officer
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 76-300
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
DEI
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Farmer's Fridge - Sarah Rigsbee - CFO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51+
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Good Food Institute - Marika Azoff - Senior Corporate Engagement Specialist
How long has the brand been in operation? N/A
What are your total number of operating units? N/A
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? Undisclosed
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Greener by Default - Ilana Braverman - Chief Operating Officer
How long has the brand been in operation? N/A
What are your total number of operating units? N/A
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? Undisclosed
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? Undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
We are hoping our panel presentation will help educate and engage restaurants, retail & foodservice about ways to successfully incorporate more plant-based options into their menus.
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
How to help restaurants, retail & foodservice implement the latest behavioral science research to serve more sustainable meals
Hart House - Andy Hooper - CEO & Founding Partner
How long has the brand been in operation? 1-5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15 units
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 21+ new units
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $1 million to $5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
McDonald's - Dana Grinshpan - Manager, Global Customer Experience Insights
How long has the brand been in operation? 10 + years
What are your total number of operating units? 701 or more
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51 +
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? $10 million +
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Looking for best-in-class solutions and programs that leverage insights, and address CX
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Understand the latest trends in insights, CX, and marketing in QSR
Shootz Hawaiian - Christian Solomona - Co-Founder
How long has the brand been in operation? 1-5 years
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15 units
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 11-20 new units
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? 1-5 million
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Labour, manufacturers, operations, customer experience
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
Labour strategies, operation strategies, leadership strategies
Starbird - Casey Hilder - Director of Marketing
How long has the brand been in operation? 5-10
What are your total number of operating units? 1-15
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 1-10
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? 10 million+
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
TBA
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA
Wow Bao - Geoff Alexander - President & CEO
How long has the brand been in operation? 10+ years
What are your total number of operating units? 301-700
What is the anticipated growth of units in the next two years? 51 +
What is your company’s approximate annual revenue? undisclosed
What challenges are you looking to address by coming to the event?
Sharing knowledge and hearing from experts
What solutions would you like to evaluate on site?
TBA