Mindy Armstrong has been a thought leader in the foodservice industry for nearly two decades. Her experience covers a broad range, including process, platform, and product development, consumer insight, and culinary innovation and leadership across many service styles.
Today, Mindy is VP of Menu Innovation for Ascent Hospitality, a group of family dining brands including Huddle House and Perkins Restaurants. Prior to Ascent, Mindy led innovation for Buffalo Wild Wings, a casual dining brand in the Inspire Brands portfolio, and consulted on innovation for restaurants and manufacturers at FoodIQ, an innovation firm within Marlin Connections.
Guests want more for less. Operators can’t afford to give it away. This conversation gets real about how to create value that feels generous without racing to the bottom.
