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Restaurant rescue strategy & checklist that includes a step-by-step approach to decreasing overhead, analyzing the profit & loss statement, and optimizing food cost and labor designed to restore profi …Speakers
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In the evolving landscape of the beverage industry, understanding consumer preferences is key to staying ahead. This presentation dives deep into the intricate world of consumer drivers that shape bev …
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Discover how restaurants and vendors can leverage AI and LinkedIn to create personalized customer experiences, improve operational efficiency, and build stronger B2B relationships. Discover practical …
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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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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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Branding is all about standing out. Mix that with a real, heartfelt story and you've got something powerful—a brand that connects and moves people. Fernando Andreazi is a Brazilian creative with loads …
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Drew Nieporent, will discuss his new book “I’m Not Trying to Be Difficult” and what it takes to become an award-winning restaurateur with Fred Klashman, Publisher, Total Food Service.
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Given the hyper-competitive restaurant and hospitality industry, this session unpacks how PR plays a critical role to substantially increase visibility, builds loyalty, enhances brand reputation and r …
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Hospitality success isn't just about food—it's about connection. In this session, award-winning strategist Aleya Harris reveals how story-driven leadership can elevate culture, guest experience, and p …
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Every restaurant and supplier has at least one brand. This presentation reviews best practices and practical steps for protecting and strengthening company brands - from company, marketing, and sales …
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Hospitality innovation is accelerating, with social media speeding up the trend cycle and raising guest expectations. The 18th annual Hospitality Trends Report from af&co. and Carbonate, cited by The …
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Restaurant marketing is much easier with the right tips, tricks, and tools. How do you get more people to find your restaurant when they search Google for what they crave? How frequently should you po …
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Across New York State, a quiet revolution is reshaping how chefs, sommeliers, and beverage directors think about apples. From the Hudson Valley to the Finger Lakes, cider makers are crafting sophistic …
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Leadership is not about titles or positions, it's about influence and action. This presentation equips participants with practical strategies to lead effectively, regardless of formal authority. Throu …
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Most leaders don't fail because they can't solve problems — they fail because they're solving the wrong ones. In this fast-paced, practical session, Service Physics gives restaurant and foodservice ex …
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This is a must attend session for existing restaurant owners facing a lease renewal negotiation and new start-up restaurant tenants leasing space for the first time. Learn the 13 costly mistakes tenan …
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During this session we'll discuss the challenges restaurant owners face in keeping their locations fully staffed, and identify actionable solutions restaurant leadership can take to make hiring easier …
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Most restaurants promote from within—but fail to develop the leadership skills needed to thrive at the next level. In this fast-paced, interactive session, leadership coach and pizzeria operator Tyrel …
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This session will unpack the state of the restaurant industry, the top trends impacting the industry, and the opportunities for growth and innovation. Brian Choi will delve into how QSRs, fast casual, …
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Strong hospitality leadership starts with clarity, confidence, and authentic communication. In this session, Alexis Rose Quintal shares her Lead With Identity framework to help restaurant owners and m …
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Top New York caterers discuss how they're growing their businesses, what's hot in catering and events, the challenges they're facing, and tips for operators trying to grow their catering divisions. Di …
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Discuss the latest and most effective marketing trends and performance results for independent and chain restaurants. Also, the best way to market Franchises and to obtain the best franchisees. Restau …
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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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Discover the exact Restaurant Marketing Playbook for the best marketing strategies and tactics you need to market your restaurant THE RIGHT WAY in 2026. This 3-hour private workshop is geared toward r …
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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 …
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Restaurant Management 301 is a new 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, whi …
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Hospitality faces a strategic crossroads as AI reshapes forecasting, labor management, and guest personalization. Leaders must harness technology to enhance, not replace, human connection; the key to …
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AI is now influencing where diners choose to eat. This session reveals the key factors AI considers, how restaurants can optimize for them, and the practical steps any operator can use to boost visibi …
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March 8-10, 2026
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March 8-10, 2026
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