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September 4-5 · Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

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  • Restaurant Brands International is on the cusp of major growth—40,000 restaurants within five years. How will it get there? We’ll gather the presidents of Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons U.S., and Firehouse Subs in one place, at the same time, for a wide-ranging and blockbuster chat from some of the most iconic restaurant chains in the world that you simply won’t find anywhere else.

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    Keynote

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  • A hallmark of fast casual has always been its entrepreneurial spirit. We gather four leaders who started their brands, how they did it, and how they’ve had to adjust to life when growth entered the picture.

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    Fast Casual: The Next Act

  • Savory has wasted no time building a portfolio of differentiated, growth-ready brands. We'll step inside that journey as well as learn what it takes to get your restaurant noticed, what's going on in the broader investment world, and why relationships make all the difference in this industry.

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  • Is AI really the path to the “smart restaurant?” We’ll get into the true applications and what’s possible for the future. Expect this talk to get fired up.

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    Operations Playbook

  • Whether it’s paid/organic social outreach, digital, AI websites, and more, we explore the tools franchisors are deploying to find the best-fit operators, and for zees, which resources to plug into to connect with the ideal opportunity.

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    The Front Lines of Franchising

  • How Chipotle is staying true to its culinary heritage while building a brand that meets the demands employees and guests, today, and into the future.

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    Take the Lead

  • When it comes to dynamic pricing, there’s no shortages of opinions or strategies. We’ll gather some of the leading minds on the topic to discuss the ins-and-outs, if it makes sense for your brand, and how you can implement in real time.
    Operations Playbook

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  • Most fast casuals started with a clear vision of who they were and why, from a one-shop dream to something bigger. But can you hold onto those ideals as you scale?

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    Fast Casual: The Next Act

  • With a strong presence in every major market, Subway is ready for its next chapter of growth. Leveraging two proven go-to-market models (company- and master franchise-managed operations), as well as a digitally enabled restaurant design and strategic partnerships with strong, well-established multi-unit operators, Subway is strengthening its footprint and future proofing its legacy. Learn more about the growth strategy that’s helping propel this iconic sandwich brand to new heights.

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    Take the Lead

  • Unified solutions. Outsourced. In-house. With so many options flooding the market, where do you even begin piecing together technology that only makes your restaurant run better, but doesn’t break the bank.

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    Operations Playbook

  • Trying to pick a franchise can feel like reading another language. Here’s an inside look at what matters most in the discovery process, and how restaurants are positioning themselves to get in front of the best candidates.

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    The Front Lines of Franchising

  • Ahead of the WiRL cocktail hour, women restaurant leaders will take questions and talk about their experiences and best practices for not only climbing the ladder in this industry, but for thriving at each step along the way.

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    Take the Lead

  • From the latest TikTok craze and beyond, how and where restaurants reach today's customer is constantly evolving. Here’s how to keep up and find your brand’s voice.

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    Operations Playbook

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  • KFC Global CEO Sabir Sami will take us through how the legendary brand reached 30,000 locations across the world, and how it’s done so while remaining true to KFC’s differentiators, franchisees, and creating a profitable model that works in every market.
    Keynote

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  • Savvy restaurant operators know the QSR Evolution Conference is the place to be right after Labor Day. And our Post–Labor Day Bash is the perfect opportunity during the conference to unwind, network, dine, drink, and just have a little fun all around!

    From 6:00-9:00 p.m., attendees will mingle on the 8th floor of the stunning, famous atrium of Atlanta’s Marriott Marquis, where they’ll indulge in a feast of Southern culinary favorites and enjoy live music while connecting with fellow restaurant operators. The Post–Labor Day Bash is the networking highlight of the conference and is included with registration.

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  • Day 2 kicks off with an exclusive look at one of the industry’s most-anticipated reports. From speed of service to accuracy, see the results before anybody else. And this is the only place to do so.

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  • Inspire Brands’ chief brand officer Scott Murphy oversees 32,000 locations across Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, Sonic Drive-In, Arby’s, and Baskin-Robbins. He’ll share the journey and where the fastest-growing restaurant group on record heads from here. Hint: It’s a constant story of evolution.
    Keynote

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  • So you’ve decided to grow. Where will you get capital? How do you find the right partner? What are both sides looking for? Let's hear from both sides.

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    Fast Casual: The Next Act

  • These days, you can’t open LinkedIn or QSR magazine without seeing news about Smalls Sliders. What’s the secret to their success? Simplicity and disruption. From a limited selection of menu items and streamlined operations to their built-offsite-and-dropped-in-place modular Cans, Smalls is shaking up the big burger industry and taking the quick-service space by storm in the process. Hear from Smalls Sliders CEO Maria Rivera as she breaks down why keeping it simple is hardest thing you’ll ever do and how dropping Cans has changed the game forever. No wonder they are considered rising stars in quick service with over 230 Cans open or under development across 18 states.

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    Take the Lead

  • With help from Intouch Insight's Director of Marketing, Sarah Beckett, our panelists will reflect on the study results and share how their brands are evolving their drive-thru experiences.
    Operations Playbook

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  • Whether your brand is an upstart or has been around decades, weighing the decision to franchise has a lot of layers. We’ll ask the experts some pros and cons, what it actually takes to get started, and if this is, in fact, the right path to take.

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    The Front Lines of Franchising

  • Wendy’s playful brand voice and iconic menu items are cornerstones of the brand’s marketing strategy. Learn how Lindsay Radkoski draws on her experiences from serving tables to leading the iconic Wendy’s brand to build the next generation of fans. An important ingredient? Owning it—from how a brand shows up online to in the drive-thru. In a heated competitive landscape, Lindsay will share how Wendy’ s is bringing a fresh perspective to reach emerging generations of fans.

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    Take the Lead

  • More and more brands are signing up to have drive-thru orders taken by AI. But is it the right option? And if so, what should you expect, from rollout to results, and everywhere in between.

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    Operations Playbook

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  • Fast casual is where niche categories and global cuisines shine. Are smoothies still hot? What about poke? Here’s what customers are looking for today in their fast-casual choices.

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    Fast Casual: The Next Act

  • Whataburger has transformed from a roadside burger stand into a bonafide cult classic over nearly 75 years. The customer following spans nationwide, even in markets that are hundreds of miles away from the nearest location. Along the journey, Whataburger has continued to wow customers with unique menu innovation and marketing campaigns that keep guests coming back. This year marked a key milestone for the burger chain as it eclipsed the 1,000-unit mark. With such a major turning point now under the brand’s belt, industry onlookers are all asking—what’s next? Hear from Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Alexander Ivannikov, who will explain how Whataburger maintains such a high level of cultural relevance and fan engagement year after year.

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    Take the Lead

  • Unlocking true engagement from your loyalty base comes down to understanding the data. And that’s a gold mine of possibilities—and potential pitfalls.

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    Operations Playbook

  • Going from franchisee to franchisor can come with growing pains. But there are lessons and opportunities aplenty from taking the leap.

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    The Front Lines of Franchising

  • Step inside one of the most compelling growth stories in restaurant history, and one that's preparing to enter yet another gear.

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    Take the Lead

  • All these years removed from its meteoric rise, has the third-party delivery space become any easier to navigate? Is it more difficult? We take a status check on where it’s going and how to make it work in a new era of off-premises.

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    Operations Playbook

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  • Jim Holthouser, the CEO of GoTo Foods (formerly Focus Brands) shares the why behind the name change and what’s driving one of the most consequential transformation projects in recent memory at the Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky’s parent company.
    Keynote


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