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Education Theater 1119
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Ever felt like leadership is just one long ordeal of chasing people down for things? Or have you avoided taking on a leadership position because you just did NOT want to be the one with a million thin …
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Capsolve will discuss how to generate results with technology in the restaurant industry with a focus on three primary areas. The discussion will provide a lens for viewing technology decisions simila …
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Ten FREE effective ways restaurant owners can market their restaurants. Elevate your restaurant’s visibility without breaking the bank. This keynote explores ten zero-cost, high-impact strategies: opt …
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Use AI to aim, not to spam. We'll turn raw signals into ""next best message"" plays that beat blanket promos and protect margin. Together we'll pick high-intent triggers such as time of day, weather, …
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Most restaurants don't fail, they slowly bleed out. In this hands-on workshop, Al Kanbar walks operators through a proven 6-phase framework to diagnose profit killers, cut food and labor costs, and bu …
Education Theater 1145
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The industry has experienced significant growth in recent years. Amid this expansion, business owners often find themselves too busy to think about taxes until it’s time to pay them. Taxes can sometim …
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Sara Perez Webber of CFE News sits down with Puff ’n Stuff Catering President Tracy Vessillo to discuss the company’s growth, operations, evolving menu and presentation trends, and how changing client …
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The session would examine the growing disconnect between technology adoption and operational infrastructure within restaurants and hospitality businesses. While many operators invest heavily in custom …
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Determine eligibility for the FICA Tip Credit Identify which restaurant employees, tips, and wages qualify—and quickly assess whether their operation is currently leaving money on the table. Calculate …
Education Theater 115
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The pizza business is fast-paced, customer-driven, and often demanding. From long hours and staffing challenges to peak-service pressure and business ownership stress, mental health can significantly …
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Pizza has always been a comfort anchor—but in uncertain times, comfort doesn’t mean retreating to the past exactly as it was. Consumers today crave emotional familiarity paired with subtle evolution. …
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This session is for restaurant owners and operators who want to create a high performance culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent and building high performance teams that give you an u …
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A practical look at how dairy drives menu performance, guest satisfaction, and profitability.Sponsored by:
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Stop running one-off promos and start building demand that sticks. This session shows how SEO, search ads, paid social, streaming video or audio, and retargeting work together to turn “hungry nearby” …
Sunshine Plate Arena - Booth 879
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The Hospitality School Showdown bringing some friendly competition - and plenty of school pride - to Orlando. Culinary faculty from Florida’s leading hospitality management programs will go head-to-he …
Workshop Room - Room N230B
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Restaurant Management 201 is a 3.5 hour, in-depth management training workshop that will give your team the knowledge, skills, and systems they need to properly run the daily operations of your busine …Sponsored by:
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Education Theater 1119
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There are so many ways to increase sales, but if they are not created, marketed or executed correctly, these great ideas end up hurting! Discover the right approach to these potential hidden gems, tha …
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Build wealth, not just invoices. Learn how LLCs, corporations, trusts, and business credit can help you play a bigger game. Legally shift up to $250k in personal expenses to your business. How to navi …
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An in-depth discussion regarding the "easy" money operators leave on the table by NOT paying attention to their prime costs (OCGS & labor), not knowing how to read a P&L, not having an operating budge …
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Is your menu costing you sales? Join Chef Brian Duffy, a 30-year restaurant veteran who has helped open 100+ restaurants, for a high-energy, no-fluff session on turning an outdated menu into a powerfu …
Education Theater 1145
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Dementia-friendly Dining restaurants are food service establishments that offer welcoming, safe, and inclusive environments for families and friends to accompany individuals living with Alzheimer's di …
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Restaurant leaders face rising costs, competition, and tech change. Success hinges on the human element; emotional intelligence, team engagement, and strong leadership. This session shows how people-f …
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Pressure is the hidden parasite on your bottom line. In this session, restaurant operators discover how to identify the invisible pressure patterns driving turnover, disengagement, and inconsistent pe …
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This isn't a single-topic panel — it's a state-of-the-industry conversation. Four working hospitality coaches, each covering a different piece of the same puzzle, sit down to talk through what's actua …
Education Theater 115
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Gen Z is reshaping the hospitality workforce, and challenging leaders to rethink how they attract, retain, motivate and develop talent. Drawing on research, industry insights and real-world leadership …
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In today’s restaurant landscape, great food isn’t enough. Visibility, storytelling, and leadership presence drive customer loyalty and media attention. In this session, PR strategist Alexis Quintal te …
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Independent and multi-unit pizzeria owners don't need a Fortune 500 budget to market like one. This session reveals the digital targeting tactics, content strategies, and positioning moves that let sm …
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This is a must attend session for both existing restaurant owners facing a lease renewal negotiation and new start-up tenants leasing space for the first time. Learn the 13 costly mistakes tenants mak …
Sunshine Plate Arena - Booth 879
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FeaturedJoin us for a live taping of the So You Want to Run a Restaurant? podcast brought to you by the team at Back of House. We'll be joined by the original founder of California Pizza Kitchen, Rick Rosenfi …
Workshop Room - Room N230B
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Restaurant Management 301 is a 3.5 hour, in-depth management training workshop that will give you and your team the knowledge, skills and systems needed to properly run a profitable business, while st …Sponsored by:
Education Theater 1119
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Why do a small number of hospitality businesses consistently outperform the market? In this high-impact keynote, Sean Finter reveals the operating principles that drive extraordinary results. Learn ho …
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Finding great restaurant talent is only half the battle; keeping them from walking out the door is where the real profit lies. This session reveals modern recruiting strategies to spot great matches i …
Education Theater 1145
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Restaurant owners often focus on posting more, but that’s rarely what drives results. This session shows how social media fits into a larger online presence system that influences where guests eat, ho …
Education Theater 115
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Your restaurant feels your energy before your customers ever do. In the hospitality industry, leadership is more than systems, food, or service standards. The emotional state of the owner and manageme …Speakers
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AI is no longer a future concept for restaurants. In this session, attendees will learn how restaurants are using custom AI tools to improve guest engagement, personalize experiences, and reduce marke …
Sunshine Plate Arena - Booth 879
Workshop Room - Room N230B
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Most bars and restaurants don't fail because the food was bad. They fail because the concept was never finished, and the market can feel it. Nobody teaches owners how to build a concept. Nobody teache …
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