Speakers 2024

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 serves as the CEO of Main Squeeze Juice Co. She is a seasoned executive known for her ability to drive strategic growth and deliver shareholder value to all brand stakeholders. Throughout her more than 30-year career in the restaurant […]

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 […]

Ms. Fernandez’s expertise spans all aspects of restaurant and franchise operations and development, consumer product development, and brand licensing. Ms. Fernandez brings to the board room multi-national experience in heavily regulated markets, including international mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Her deep […]

Jon Fischer is the Head of Development at Wetzel’s Pretzels and has been with the brand since 2019, contributing to its remarkable growth to over 400 locations across the U.S. and Canada. With extensive leadership experience spanning diverse retail and […]

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 […]

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 […]