General Session
Location: Grand Saguaro BallroomHear topline insights from our moderators who will provide key takeaways from the continued Food 4 Thought Power Talk ‘deeper dive’ discussions that took place during Innovation Forums.
President, Media and Events
Informa Connect Foodservice
Executive Editor
Nation's Restaurant News
Senior Editor
Restaurant Business
Editor-in-Chief
Restaurant Business
Senior Editor
Restaurant Business, FoodService Director
New Roles, New Goals - Leaders who have recently been named ‘new’ CEOs of Iconic Brands
This lightning style session will feature two top restaurant leaders who will interview each other to address some engaging questions about their businesses and discuss important industry hot topics. Hear enlightening stories about their path to the head of the table, and their balance to stay relevant to their brands while inserting a bit of their own secret sauce!
CEO
The Habit Burger
CEO
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
The Data, Facts, and Details you need to know about the Fast-Food Wage increase in California and what it could mean for the future of your business. Hear from top industry leaders on the front line who will share their insights. This is a discussion you won’t want to miss.
President and COO
Dave's Hot Chicken
CEO & President
Diversified Restaurant Group
Senior Restaurant Analyst
Bloomberg Intelligence
Franchisee
WEH Management
Executive Editor | Moderator
Restaurant Business
Harnessing the power of athletes as potential partners can pay off when positioned right! In this marketing focused session, hear key insights (and some fun stories) from top restaurant operators that have played the field and hit it out of the park with unique collaborations to leverage the influence of talent to enhance customer experience and engagement.
Chief Marketing Officer
Bojangles
Chief Executive Officer
Big Chicken
EVP, Conferences | Moderator
Informa Connect Foodservice