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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

This session explores how to shift from complaining about labor shortages to actively recruiting from local, "Thinking Classroom" CTE programs. It highlights the shift toward debt-free, high-skill car …

All about the challenges of hiring and retaining talent for your restaurant, this session explores important steps you can take to make your restaurant's recruiting and retention more efficient. -Your …

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 …

Join 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 …

Mark will take you on a journey of combining his passion for the numbers and data with your passion for aspects of the industry including quality, presentations, flavor, and superior service. Understa …

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 …

Today’s guests are distracted—and so are your teams. This session shows how a simple, intentional welcome becomes a powerful business tool. Drawing from high-pressure hospitality environments, you’ll …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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-fo …

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 …

Elevate your restaurant’s visibility without breaking the bank. This keynote explores ten zero-cost, high-impact strategies: optimizing Google Business profiles, leveraging user-generated content, cul …

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 …

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” …