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Sessions (82)

Diversity and Inclusion for All (Room W207 B)

06 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Pamela Hutchinson
Having a diverse workforce and training everyone in the organization to appreciate and embrace diversity can help set a business apart from its com... More...

How to Become a RockStar Restaurant (Room W209 A)

06 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Darren S. Denington
We all understand that operating a restaurant in today’s business climate is extremely challenging.  Numerous critical projects are regu... More...

How To Incorporate Plant Based Options On Your Menu (Room W208 A)

06 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Kristine Thomas
Better than salad! How to "Plantify" Your food with Kristine Thomas, Chief Wellness Officer of Welli. She will discuss plant-based and of... More...

Technology in the Hospitality Space (Room W207 A)

06 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Neil Dufva
Technology has pushed its way to the forefront of life. Whether you like it or not people are adapting in their everyday lives and incorporating te... More...

The Theory of Profitability: Understanding the Theoretical Food Cost (Room W207 C)

06 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Kevin Paider
This presentation focuses on how theoretical food cost is calculated, understanding the key ingredients in this recipe for success, and using this ... More...

3 Ways to Use Social Media to Attract Customers to Your Restaurant (Room Education Station - Booth 1537)

06 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Emma Vaughn
It’s important for your restaurant to keep up with the latest social media marketing trends by using content marketing to attract new custome... More...

Beer is Good: Drink Local, Thrive Local (Room W207 C)

06 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Bar & Beverage

Speaker(s): Christopher Esser ; David Reid ; Greg Piecora ; Richard Dine ; Tim Schoen
Cheers for beer! One of America’s largest industries, trends change fast and there is true brand diversity when it comes to beer. From domest... More...

Culinary Medicine (Room W208 A)

06 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Mary Lu Williams, MS, RDN, LDN, CDE
Food is Medicine. Medical schools are now teaching culinary medicine to our future doctors. Culinary medicine is a new evidence-based field in medi... More...

Healthy's Not a Dirty Word (Room Education Zone)

06 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Betsy Craig
Nutrition experts take a deep dive into what's being served on the plate, using the same magnifying glass your customers are using. Get the top... More...

Keynote Panel: Iconic Brands Navigating Healthy Change (Room Center Stage)

06 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Anita Jones-Mueller ; Maria Caranfa ; Rich Wagner
Hear from iconic brands on how they are navigating “healthy change” to meet rapidly evolving consumer preferences. These market ... More...

Pivot Power: 5 Critical Pivots for Accelerating Your Business (Room W207 A)

06 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Kathleen Wood
Einstein once said, “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.”  If you a... More...

What Will It Take to Win Over Gen Z as Foodies? (Room W207 B)

06 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Donald Burns
For the past few years we have been asking how do we get millennials into our restaurants. Well, there is some good news and bad news. Millennials ... More...

Don't Get Stuck in the Party Room (Room Education Station)

06 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Sandy Korem
For restaurant owners looking for new revenue streams, catering is a no-brainer. Many restaurant owners have already caught onto this and are even ... More...

Drowning in Data but Thirsty for Insights? (Room W207 B)

06 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Josh McGrail
With the seemingly insurmountable influx of data from too many touch points to count, how do restaurant marketers leverage this information for act... More...

Eating for Real Change: How the Trends in Wellness are Changing Food Service (Room W208 A)

06 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Kristine Thomas
Attendees will learn how diets are taking on the foodservice industry, conusmer demands for clarity, quality and health, as well as, hot food trend... More...

How Good Service Kills Your Business (Room W207 C)

06 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Anna Dolce
If you think good service is why people return to your business, it's a safe bet you won't stay in business. Wait, what??? WHY? Service is ... More...

Poke Craze: The Proof is in the Poke (Room Education Zone)

06 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Patrick Eichstaedt ; Rick Julylia
What is Poke? How can Poke help shape your menu into a non-stop profit making machine? Patrick and Rick will discuss in detail Poke and give exampl... More...

Serving the Next Generation's Digital Appetite (Room W207 A)

06 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Steve Simoni
Smart Ordering, Remote Kitchens, and the future of mobile ordering and payments. Join the Cofounder and CEO of Bbot, Steven Simoni, in a discussion... More...

Wild Florida Shrimp with Chef Allen Susser & Presentation of the Torch Award (Room Center Stage)

06 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Culinary Demonstration with Chef Allen Susser  Featuring the 2018 Torch Award Presenation  Chef Allen Susser will demonstrate and p... More...

Fresh Fettucini with Roasted Pinenuts and Basil Pesto with Chef Fabio Viviani (Room Center Stage)

06 Sep 18
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Fabio Viviani will demonstrate his fresh fettucini with roasted pinenuts and basil pesto. Watch, learn and taste! A meet and greet following the de... More...

Black Gold: How to Create an Award Winning Specialty Coffee Experience (Room Education Zone)

06 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
You've heard about specialty coffee and so have your guests…but are you delivering it? More...

Creating a Brand that Sticks (Room Education Station)

06 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Lizzy Fitzgerald
As the restaurant industry evolves, so does the way we market our business. In this session, you'll learn how to take everything you've don... More...

How to Franchise Your Restaurant (Room W207 B)

06 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Scott Jewett
Any restaurant owner knows that opening a unit takes time, and that the number of restaurants an owner/operator can open at any one time is limited... More...

Increasing Revenue with Beer: Assortment, Menu, Pairing, Service (Room W207 C)

06 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Bar & Beverage

Speaker(s): Peter Camps
This session is focused on optimizing beer sales through product assortment, beer & food pairing suggestions, proper menu merchandising, and pr... More...

Pivoting to Natural Foods: A Case Study (Room W208 A)

06 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Kathleen Wood
What do you do when the company you created is not producing sales and profits for success?  You wallow in shame, failure or anger?  Or d... More...

Weed in the Workplace (Room W207 A)

06 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Kevin D. Johnson ; Susan Anger
A discussion of the impact of Medical Marijuana on Employment Law and Workers’ Compensation issues for Florida employers. More...

Hip Sip: Battle of the Modern Bartender (Room Center Stage)

06 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Bar & Beverage

Our search for the best bartender is closing in! Join us at the show as these four contestants battle for the chance to win $1,000 and of course br... More...

8 Great Food & Beverage Trends: How to Turn Them into Profit (Room Education Zone)

06 Sep 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Mareya Ibrahim
What does trend-spotter and entrepreneur Chef Mareya Ibrahim see as the major healthy food & beverage trends in 2018 and beyond? Why are they &... More...

How to Easily Set Par Levels and Protect Your Cash Flow (Room Education Station)

06 Sep 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): David Scott Peters
Do you find it difficult letting someone else on your team place your food, liquor, beer and wine orders? Have you tried it in the past, only to se... More...

Power UP Yoga (Room Center Stage)

07 Sep 18
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Mareya Ibrahim
NEW to our show this year! Start your day off right with this exclusive and complimentary yoga class led by "Fit Foodie" and AFAA certifi... More...

AllerTrain (Room W209 A)

07 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Betsy Craig
AllerTrain is an ANSI accredited, manager level, food allergy and gluten-free training course and is available in English and Spanish. The course t... More...

Competition Sucks: 10X Your Restaurant and Dominate Your Market Now! (Room W207 B)

07 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Donald Burns
In an ever crowded industry, you don't want to blend in with the competition…you need to STAND OUT! This session will give you a step-by... More...

Digesting the Local Food System Model: How Corporations Can Participate in the Local Food System (Room W208 A)

07 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Jennifer Waxman-Lyod ; Steve Brown
Now, more than ever, consumers are primarily motivated to buy local foods for a variety of reasons including freshness, flavor, nutrition and a sen... More...

The Diner's Bill of Rights and the Things Your Servers are Doing that Tick Your Guests Off (Room W207 A)

07 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Scott Joseph
The Diner's Bill of Rights is a pledge to guests of what they can expect from a well-run restaurant. It's also a reminder to the guests to ... More...

The Harassment Virus: How to Keep it From Infecting Your Workplace (Room W207 C)

07 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Christopher M. Bentley ; Erin G. Jackson ; Kevin D. Johnson
The #MeToo Movement has brought renewed attention to claims of workplace harassment, and many in the media and plaintiff's bar have placed the ... More...

Pitch the Press (Room Education Zone)

07 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
"Pitch the Press" is a unique opportunity for exhibitors to pitch their products to a group of editors and reporters looking for the most... More...

Gluten-Free: Not Just a Fad Anymore But Your Future (Room W208 A)

07 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Marlisa Brown, MS, RD,CDE, CDN
If you are in the restaurant business you know that gluten-free is the most frequent special request.  How well do you accommodate these custo... More...

Love and Life in a Glass: Chef Mareya's 8 Superfoods Shake That'll Rock Your World (Room Center Stage)

07 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Join Chef Mareya and this year's Center Stage emcee as she dazzles us with her demonstration featuring 8 superfoods to be used in a shake&helli... More...

The Business of the Restaurant Business (Room Education Station)

07 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Darren S. Denington
Darren S. Denington, CFBE has spent the last 35 years in the Hospitality industry helping restaurants owners and managers understand their business... More...

The Importance and Profitability of Serving Quality Beer (Room W207 A)

07 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Bar & Beverage

Speaker(s): Peter Camps
Serving beer on draught can be a very profitable revenue generator if done correctly.  In today’s world, where service & variety hav... More...

Touchpoints Impact: Retaining Your Best (Room W207 B)

07 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Ken Wasco
Description coming soon!  More...

Tune Up Online Messaging for Social Media (Room W207 C)

07 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Christina Thomas ; Jennifer Graddy ; Lisa Wilk
Digital word of mouth is shared with millions of people. Are you a part of that conversation? Learn how to take advantage of the digital resources ... More...

Culinary Demonstration with Chef Brandon McGlamery (Room Center Stage)

07 Sep 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Watch, sample and learn! Join Chef Brandon McGlamery as he demonstrates his dish on Center Stage. A meet and greet with the chef to follow and a se... More...

Natural Refreshment: Add Profit with Flavor (Room Education Zone)

07 Sep 18
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Speaker(s): Heather Lance ; Matt Yost
Description coming soon!  More...

Creating Menus for Bariatric Surgery Clients (Room W208 A)

07 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Betty Wedman-St. Louis, PhD, RD, LD
Special diet menus like Gluten-Free and No MSG have helped restaurant patrons enjoy their eating out experience without the fear of food intoleranc... More...

Delivering Optimal Customer Experience (Room W207 A)

07 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Steve Cohen
Every successful business leader understands the value of the customer experience, knowing that customers satisfaction dictates whether they contin... More...

Food Waste or Food Asset? Moving Towards a Zero Waste Model (Room Education Zone)

07 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Jennifer Waxman-Lyod ; Steve Brown
Striving for ‘Zero Waste’ operational goals within the agriculture and food service sectors can prove challenging. At the height of med... More...

Foodservice Council for Women & Beacon Award Presentation (Room Center Stage)

07 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Chef Jenn ; Emily Ellyn ; Ingrid Hoffmann ; Kathleen Blake ; Kathleen Wood ; Letty Alvarez ; Mareya Ibrahim ; Wendy Lopez
The Food & Beverage Portfolio and Kathleen Wood are pleased to present and host the Foodservice Council for Women annual panel discussion and n... More...

Leasing Restaurant Space? Negotiate to Win (Room Education Station)

07 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Dale Willerton
Rent Reductions, better New Lease deals, more Free Rent and Tenant Allowances.  How to lease with no deposit and no personal guaranty.  H... More...

Trouble in the Tip Pool (Room W207 C)

07 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Christopher C. Johnson ; Kevin D. Johnson
Congress made important changes to the rules surrounding tip pools this year.  Learn what rules you need to be aware of right now, and what in... More...

We SENSE that Food Safety is a Challenge! (Room W207 B)

07 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Paul Cornell ; Ronnie Freeman
Premier will provide an overview of the food safety challenges that face the restaurant and hospitality industry today. Attendees will walk away fr... More...

Chef Emily Ellyn Presenting Raising the Bar: Chef-Driven Non-Alcoholic Craft Cocktails (Room Center Stage)

07 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

 Learn to craft upscale mocktails! Consumers are asking caterers and restaurateurs to raise the bar on the old standby of club soda and lime. ... More...

Healthy Food, NO Longer a Trend But a Necessity On Your Menu (Room Education Zone)

07 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Marlisa Brown, MS, RD,CDE, CDN
If you haven’t already started incorporating menu items for healthy food trends, food allergies and gluten-free selections, take care, your c... More...

How to Price a Profitable Catering Proposal (Room Education Station)

07 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Sandy Korem
Off-site catering is a great way to add a lucrative profit stream to your existing restaurant business. But most restaurateurs don't maximize p... More...

Next Gen Marketing (Room W207 A)

07 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Stephen Gould
Learn the importance of leveraging technology in new cross platform model to create a deeper guest engagement while developing a more complete bran... More...

The Emerging Health and Tech Trends: Are You Ready? (Room W208 A)

07 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Anita Jones-Mueller
Healthy Dining founder and CEO Anita Jones-Muller will lead a discussion about how restaurants in California — and beyond -- are capitalizing... More...

Unstoppable in Business: A Recipe for Success in Life and Business (Room W207 B)

07 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Betsy Craig
The recipe for success as told by award winning Founder & CEO Betsy Craig.  Sharing her life-changing recipe to conquer a life progressive... More...

Rapid Fire Challenge: Chicken, Honey and Beer Edition (Room Center Stage)

07 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
It's time for the ultimate showdown. September is known as National Chicken and National Honey Month and September 7th is National Beer Lover&#... More...

Modern Day Food Safety (Room Education Zone)

07 Sep 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Betsy Craig
Leading national food safety expert dishes on how to keep diners safe. Learn the top 5 "gotchas" in any food safety plan, and make sure ... More...

Preventing Theft Behind the Bar (Room Education Station)

07 Sep 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Bar & Beverage

Speaker(s): David Scott Peters
If you think your bartenders are stealing, well, that’s probably because they are. The goal is to establish systems that keep your honest bar... More...

Why Whiskey Tasting & Education (Room W209 A)

07 Sep 18
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Bar & Beverage

Speaker(s): Tom Fischer
Are you ready to taste? From California to London, thousands of people have been educated and entertained by Why Whiskey presented by whiskey exper... More...

Power UP Yoga (Room Center Stage)

08 Sep 18
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Mareya Ibrahim
NEW to our show this year! Start your day off right with this exclusive and complimentary yoga class led by "Fit Foodie" and AFAA certifi... More...

Customer Loyalty Program Dos and Don'ts: What 20 + Years of Experience in Small Business Customer Loyalty Programs Has Taught Us (Room W207 B)

08 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Ray Clopton
Learn the three most important keys to establishing a successful customer loyalty program and get up to speed on recent developments that are chang... More...

Seating in Your Restaurant: How to Maximize the Customer Experience AND Your Seat Profit! (Room W207 A)

08 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Niki Armstrong
The experience customers have in your restaurant determines if they will return, or not. The number one decision factor is the taste and quality of... More...

Understanding Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry: Stories and Strategies (Room W207 C)

08 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Geoff Luebkemann ; Laura MacFarland, MSW ; Maurice Edwards ; Robin Hassler Thompson, M.A., J.D. ; Shelly Weir ; Tomas Lares
FRLA Senior Vice President of Education & Training Geoff Luebkemann welcomes experts with years of experience on the front lines of the human t... More...

A Donut Glazing Gone Wild with Chef Scottish Francis The Donut King (Room Center Stage)

08 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Join Chef Francis as he talks about the history, creation and fundamentals to making, creating and glazing Donuts!  Scottish Francis made f... More...

Brand Bold: How Does Your Brand Stand Up to Your Competition? (Room Education Zone)

08 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Scott Sugar
Discover the fundamental knowledge behind how to drive your brand forward. Branding includes benefits unlike basic marketing. Customer recognition ... More...

Feast on Florida: Tips and Ideas for Reducing Food Waste in a Sustainable Kitchen (Room W208 A)

08 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Jennifer Denlinger, Ph.D., CCC, CHEF
The amount of food wasted is staggering. Chefs know that in order to have an efficient and profitable establishment they must run a kitchen where p... More...

Food Safety Management Systems for The Food Service Industry (Room W207 C)

08 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): William L. Weichelt
Due to the changing and evolving environment, a perfect storm is starting to brew that could push the food service even further into the spotlight ... More...

Grassroots Marketing: Engaging Locals as Brand Advocates (Room W207 B)

08 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Lauren Reed
A critical part of marketing foodservice brands is executing a campaign that creates a genuine connection with the local community while echoing th... More...

The Nine Dysfunctions of a Restaurant Team (Room Education Station)

08 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Darren S. Denington
Darren S. Denington, CFBE has spent the last 35 years in the Hospitality industry helping restaurants across the country to understand their guests... More...

Use Restaurant Automation to Take Your Business to the Next Level (Room W207 A)

08 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Nick Moezidis
Nick Moezidis, CEO, of Napa Technology will go over successful strategies to help transform a struggling business and put your business on the path... More...

Shrimp & Pineapple Tropical Gazpacho with Chef Ingrid Hoffmann (Room Center Stage)

08 Sep 18
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Join Chef Ingrid as she dazzles us with her culinary demonstration and educates us on the unexpected ways of implementing fruits in recipes. Follow... More...

7 Reasons You Might Not Be Able To Sell Your Restaurant...When You Want to! (Room W207 A)

08 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Dale Willerton
Restaurant tenants beware, selling your restaurant also involves your landlord and the space you lease.  Finding a buyer for your restaurant m... More...

Have Your Protein and Eat it Too (Room W208 A)

08 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Sarah Krieger, MPH, RDN
Most consumers know what protein is, but the where, how much and why to consume certain amounts can be confusing. Learn how to communicate with rec... More...

How to Use Your Online Reviews to Fill Your Restaurant During the Week with New Customers (Room W207 C)

08 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Michael Thibault
In today’s restaurant marketplace, online reviews are the new word of mouth marketing.  Customer reviews have the greatest impact on att... More...

The Emerging Health and Tech Trends: Are You Ready? (Room Education Zone)

08 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Anita Jones-Mueller
Healthy Dining founder and CEO Anita Jones-Muller will lead a discussion about how restaurants in California — and beyond -- are capitalizing... More...

The Restaurant Culture Cure (Room Education Station)

08 Sep 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Donald Burns
What separates the great restaurants from the average? Culture. A strong culture creates a beacon that attracts guests and top talent to work for y... More...

Culinary Demonstration with Talk of The Town Restaurant Group + Book Signing with Charley Woodsby (Room Center Stage)

08 Sep 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Speaker(s): Charley Woodsby
Join use for a unique Center Stage experience celebrating Charley Woodsby and his new book “Red Lobster...The Beginning”. Charley will ... More...

Food Safety with Medically Fragile Consumers in Mind (Room Education Zone)

08 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Sarah Krieger, MPH, RDN
Keeping consumers safe if they claim to have a food allergy can be stressful for food establishments. Add in high-risk consumers to the mix, such a... More...

Your Restaurant is NOT Average, So Stop Using a National Average Food Cost to Run it (Room Education Station)

08 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): David Scott Peters
Running a profitable restaurant is hard enough, but running it using the wrong numbers is just plain dangerous. Too often a restaurant owner or man... More...