Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. Her experience includes 18 years as an editor at Nation’s Restaurant News, as well as the daily newspaper The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tenn., where she was Food Editor.
Sessions for Lisa Jennings
Monday, April 15
12:00pm
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1:00pm
Make Menus Work Harder for your Bottom Line
Location: Grand Sonoran GJoin Restaurant Business Executive Editor, Lisa Jennings, and Nancy Kruse, President of The Kruse Company for an engaging think tank style session as they dive into a lunch time discussion all about the menu! In an era where a menu is more than a list of signature dishes but a strategic (brand) tool to maximize profitability, it is important for every operator to understand how to navigate the evolving culinary landscape and the pivotal role technology will play in this space as we move forward. Hear key insights from top operator leaders on how they are leveraging menu trends and tech advancements to catapult their business. Leave this session with new ideas and actionable takeaways to drive greater profitability from your greatest restaurant tool!
Speakers:
Executive Editor | Moderator
Restaurant Business
President | Moderator
The Kruse Company
Chief Brand Officer
City Barbeque, LLC
Chief Executive Officer
Duck Donuts
CEO
Hot Palette America
Chief Experience Officer
CAVA
Founding Partner
Dog Haus Worldwide
Wednesday, April 17
9:50am
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10:25am
CA State of Mind
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.
Speakers:
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
Innovation Forum Speaker &
General Session Speaker
General Session Speaker
Lisa Jennings
Executive Editor
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