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Sessions (21)

Coaches "Hot Seat" with David Scott Peters, Sandy Korem, and Darren Denington (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

25 Aug 19
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Darren S. Denington ; David Scott Peters ; Sandy Korem
Feeling brave? Volunteer to take the "Hot Seat" on Center Stage and strap yourself in for a lightning fast session of rapid-fire... More...

California Labor Laws and the Health of Restaurant Profitability (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

25 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Briana Valdez ; Greg Daniel ; Marisa Gierlich ; Nancy Vrankovic ; Paula Brannon
With requirements that range from increased sexual harassment training to creating allowable space for lactation accommodation, the ever-changing C... More...

Education Pit Stop: 7 Down & Dirty Hiring Tips to Attract & Retain Talent! (Room Education Pit Stop - Booth 1758)

25 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Donald Burns
Do you have headaches from hiring? Trouble finding staff? Let The Restaurant Coach™️ give you his top 7 tips that are guaranteed to help you ... More...

3 Reasons You Lost That Catering Job to Your Competition (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

25 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Sandy Korem
Maybe you can’t win them all, but you can win a lot more of those catering bids if you stop making three common mistakes. Session speaker San... More...

Education Pit Stop: 9 Key Areas of Social Media (Room Education Pit Stop - Booth 1758)

25 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): David Mitroff Ph.D.
A comprehensive marketing strategy leverages digital tools to makes information more accessible and useful by combining together technology, conten... More...

How to Succeed with the Modern Workforce: Alternative Labor Models, Retention, and Risk (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

25 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Beth Schroeder ; Hunter G. Hall ; Jason Berkowitz ; Sarah Christopher
Your team is everything, yet so many operators neglect, or don't pay enough attention to retaining the right people and accept high turnover as... More...

Making 3rd Party Delivery Work For Your Restaurant (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

25 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Darren S. Denington
In a tight-margin business already, the thought of giving 20-35% of your revenue is a hard pill to swallow. But with disruptors like Uber Eats, Pos... More...

Special Event Food Vending: Expand Beyond Your 4-Walls! (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

25 Aug 19
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Douglas Howarth
Creating multiple revenue streams for your restaurant and/or catering business is becoming a key component to the success of operations across the ... More...

Education Pit Stop: 4 Ways to Maximize Your Instagram (Room Education Pit Stop - Booth 1758)

26 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Emma Vaughn
More than 80% of Instagram users follow at least one business on Instagram. Is your coffee shop or cafe on Instagram yet? Is your presence there de... More...

Legal Center Live at the Western Food Expo with the California Restaurant Association (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

26 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Alden J. Parker ; Anthony Zaller ; Bruno W. Katz ; Jackie Gutierrez ; Lukas Clary
Take the guesswork out of the laws and regulations affecting restaurants. This legal panel will review the top issues within the industry and provi... More...

The 10 Secrets of a Profitable Food and Beverage Operation (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

26 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Mike Holtzman
Operating a profitable restaurant begins with a concept and design that will lay the foundation for your future success. Contrary to what you may h... More...

Foodservice Council for Women Panel + Beacon Award Presentation with Madelyn Alfano (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

26 Aug 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Antonia Lofaso ; Holly Jivin ; Kathleen Wood ; Madelyn Alfano ; Nyesha Arrington ; Vanda Asapahu
The Food and Beverage Portfolio and Kathleen Wood are pleased to host the Foodservice Council for Women annual panel discussion and network... More...

Delivery: Friend or Foe? (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

26 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Michael Viola
Third-party delivery services have become commonplace among restaurants. Restaurants are joining this movement but at what expense? Do the economic... More...

Education Pit Stop: Crisis Food Safety Management: Reducing Liabilities Associated with Health Department Related Emergencies (Room Education Pit Stop - Booth 1758)

26 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Mike Haller
Food service operations run smoothly for the most part on a day-to-day basis. A great deal of preparation and care go in to making an operation saf... More...

New California Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Legislation Overview (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

26 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Celeste Young-Ramos
This session will provide you all the information you will need to prepare for new Sexual Harassment Prevention Training SB 1343 requirements that ... More...

Crisis Food Safety Management: Reducing Liabilities Associated with Health Department Related Emergencies (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

26 Aug 19
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Mike Haller
Food service operations run smoothly for the most part on a day-to-day basis. A great deal of preparation and care go in to making an operation saf... More...

Allergy Hot Spots, Mistakes, and Lawsuits in the Kitchen (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

27 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Jeff Nelken
Two men charged with manslaughter over nut allergy death of teenager in UK. Did this get your attention? Don't let the lack of allergy controls... More...

Education Pit Stop: The One Number You Must Know to Be Profitable (Room Education Pit Stop - Booth 1758)

27 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): David Scott Peters
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Why Data Matters: Running A Smart and Modern Restaurant (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

27 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Amy Gerber
In today’s highly competitive restaurant landscape, being smart about your smart tools is critical for the success of both your business and ... More...

Affordable Tech Innovations to Boost Profits, Efficiency & The Customer Experience (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

27 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Nick Moezidis
In this session you will learn how to boost your business' profits and streamline your operations through affordable yet impactful innovations ... More...

Education Pit Stop: Outstanding Mindset: How To Set Each Day Up for a Success (Room Education Pit Stop - Booth 1758)

27 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Donald Burns
Want a secret to restaurant and/or Café success? How you set yourself up for the day and how you end the day is key to getting the restaurant/Café ... More...

Coffee: More Than Just a Hot Beverage (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

27 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Heather Perry ; Todd Goldsworthy
Coffee is no longer the endless breakfast diner cup nor just an after dinner drink. Coffee is the new liquor as the base for mocktails. Coffee is h... More...