2024 Speakers

Alicia DiStefano is InMarket’s VP, Practice Leader for the QSR and Dining verticals. Alicia has worked in media and advertising for over 15 years, with experience in location marketing, data as a service (DaaS), programmatic, and self-service media. She previously […]

Jennifer is the CEO of Main Squeeze Juice Co., a trailblazing brand that’s redefining health and wellness with every bottle, bowl, and smoothie. Main Squeeze Juice Co. is proud to serve fresh-squeezed, cold-pressed, unaltered juices, hand-crafted, and good-for-you smoothies, organic […]

Jeff has served as President and CEO of Protein Bar & Kitchen since early 2017. Prior to joining PBK, Jeff served as President of Le Duff America and its 122 locations throughout North America including airport/licensed locations. Previously, he was […]

Craig Dunaway has been Chief Operating Officer of Penn Station since January 2022 and a member of the Board of Directors since September 2001. From August 1999 until January 2022, Craig was President of Penn Station. From January 1993 until […]

Lauren’s expertise spans restaurant operations and development; brand licensing; franchising; and consumer product development. In her career as counsel and corporate executive, she has established franchise partnerships, licensing programs, distribution, and supply chains for food and drug companies globally, and […]

Jon Fischer is the Head of Development of Wetzel’s Pretzels, the fastest growing soft pretzel concept in the U.S. As Head of Development, Jon oversees franchise sales, real estate, and construction for the Wetzel’s chain of more than 400 units. […]

Mike Freeman is a strategic leader who brings more than 25 years of experience in food service, dynamic brand development, franchising and operations. In 2021, he was named Chief Brand Officer for McAlister’s Deli, where he leads all aspects of […]

Zach Goldstein is the CEO and Founder of Thanx. Founded in 2011, Thanx is a leading guest engagement and retention platform helping restaurants and retailers become more digitally agile to maximize customer lifetime value. Prior to earning his MBA from Stanford, […]

As Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Nékter Juice Bar, Natalie Green is a proven and results-focused professional driving operational excellence and steady company growth. Her keen and strategic vision coupled with a collaborative and hands-on leadership style has helped propel […]