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Speakers

Mijo Alanis

Mijo Alanis

Cofounder | Beyond Juicery + Eatery
Bob Andersen

Bob Andersen

President | The Great Greek
Chris Artinian

Chris Artinian

Founder and CEO | Artinian Holdings Inc
Bill Aseere

Bill Aseere

CEO | Whit’s Frozen Custard
Jon Asher

Jon Asher

CTO | Nékter Juice Bar

Nadeem Bajwa

Nadeem Bajwa

Cofounder and CEO | Bajco Group (Papa Johns franchisee)
Jim Balis

Jim Balis

Partner and Head of Strategic Operations | CapitalSpring
Sam Ballas

Sam Ballas

Founder/ Co-Founder/ CEO | East Coast Wings + Grill/ Sammy’s Sliders
Lauren Barash

Lauren Barash

CMO | Full Course
Allen Beck

Allen Beck

Director of Off-Premise and Catering | Costa Vida

Sarah Beckett

Sarah Beckett

VP Sales and Marketing | Intouch Insight
Reilly Berk

Reilly Berk

CEO | Berk Enterprises
Tammy K. Billings

Tammy K. Billings

VP, Business Development | SignalFlare.ai
Jim Bitticks

Jim Bitticks

President & COO | Dave's Hot Chicken
Howland Blackiston

Howland Blackiston

Principal | King-Casey

David Bloom

David Bloom

Chief Development & Growth Officer | Capriotti’s and Wing Zone
Jean Boland

Jean Boland

Chief People & Culture Officer | WOWorks
Lissa Bowen

Lissa Bowen

Executive Director | Full Course Foundation
Jonathan Bowyer (Moderator)

Jonathan Bowyer (Moderator)

Director of Business Development | C3
Francesco Brachetti

Francesco Brachetti

Founder and CEO | AVO

Jason E. Brooks (Moderator)

Jason E. Brooks (Moderator)

Restaurant Coach | HospiVation
Joel Bulger

Joel Bulger

CMO | WOWorks
Mike Bueno

Mike Bueno

Vice President of Marketing | District Taco
Erin Buono

Erin Buono

Director of Research and Development | Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Daniel Camp

Daniel Camp

Director of Culinary | Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Austin Capoferi

Austin Capoferi

President | Next Brands
Tom Carr

Tom Carr

Chief Marketing Officer | Chicken Salad Chick
Graham Chapman (Moderator)

Graham Chapman (Moderator)

CEO and cofounder | ZorForum, LLC
Lisa Cheatham

Lisa Cheatham

VP of Marketing Revenue Channels | FAT Brands
Luke Christian

Luke Christian

CEO | Surcheros

David 'Rev' Ciancio (Moderator)

David ‘Rev’ Ciancio (Moderator)

Restaurant Owner and Marketing Consultant
Lauren Cohen

Lauren Cohen

CEO and Founder | Cohen Leadership Group
Brandon Coleman III

Brandon Coleman III

CEO | Cotton Patch Cafe
Carl Comeaux

Carl Comeaux

CEO | Crust Pizza
Annica Conrad

Annica Conrad

Chief Brand Officer | City Barbeque

Alice Crowder

Alice Crowder

Chief Marketing Officer | Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Melissa Cummings

Melissa Cummings

VP of Digital Marketing | Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Kim DeCarolis

Kim DeCarolis

Strategy and Growth | Smalls Sliders
Scott Deviney

Scott Deviney

President & CEO | Chicken Salad Chick
Pete DiFilippo

Pete DiFilippo

Principal | C Squared Advisors

Maureen DiStefano

Maureen DiStefano

Director of Franchise Development | Potbelly Sandwich Works
Kimberly Dockter Bollinger

Kimberly Dockter Bollinger

Director of Operations | Mellow Mushroom
Jennifer Dodd

Jennifer Dodd

CEO | Main Squeeze Juice Co.
Kieran Donahue

Kieran Donahue

Chief Commercial Officer | GoTo Foods
Melissa Doolin-Koehne (Moderator)

Melissa Doolin-Koehne (Moderator)

Founder and Principal | Elevate 4

Kris Douglas

Kris Douglas

VP of Technology | Smalls Sliders
Chris Dull

Chris Dull

CEO | Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Lynn Edwards

Lynn Edwards

Vice President of Human Resources and People Operations | Taziki’s
Michel Falcon

Michel Falcon

CEO and Founder | Brasa Peruvian
Olivia Fazzola

Olivia Fazzola

Director of Operations | Nando

Lauren E. Fernandez

Lauren E. Fernandez

CEO | First Course
Filippo Fiori

Filippo Fiori

Cofounder, CEO, and Head Chef | Due Cucina Italiana
Brent Fielder

Brent Fielder

Vice President of Global Impact | Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Jon Fischer

Jon Fischer

Head of Development | Wetzel’s Pretzels
Cheryl Fletcher

Cheryl Fletcher

CDO | Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Matt Forbush

Matt Forbush

CEO | zignyl
Ross Franklin

Ross Franklin

CEO | Pure Green Franchise
Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu (Moderator)

Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu (Moderator)

THEM Chair and EFTI Director | University of Florida
Meaghan Goedde

Meaghan Goedde

CEO | Olive & Finch
Zach Goldstein

Zach Goldstein

CEO | Thanx

Kyle Gordon

Kyle Gordon

Cofounder and CEO | Dillas Quesadillas
Maggie Gordon

Maggie Gordon

President and cofounder | Dillas Quesadillas
Kelly Gray

Kelly Gray

VP and Co-Owner | Hot Head Burritos
Scott Greenberg

Scott Greenberg

Author and Keynote Speaker
Kelly Grogan (Moderator)

Kelly Grogan (Moderator)

Cofounder | CRUMBS

Jane Grote Abell

Jane Grote Abell

Pizza Chairwoman | Donatos
James Hacon (Moderator)

James Hacon (Moderator)

Founder & Managing Partner | Think Hospitality Group
Josh Halpern

Josh Halpern

CEO | Big Chicken
Ashley Helkenn

Ashley Helkenn

Sr. Director of L&D and Ops Services | Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken
Jo Ann Herold (Moderator)

Jo Ann Herold (Moderator)


Jen Hidinger-Kendrick (Moderator)

Jen Hidinger-Kendrick (Moderator)

Founder | Giving Kitchen
Lisa Holloway

Lisa Holloway

Director, Global Learning & Development | CKE Restaurants
Amy Hom

Amy Hom

COO | Barcelona Wine Bar
Troy Hooper

Troy Hooper

CEO | Hot Palette America
Tricia Houston (Moderator)

Tricia Houston (Moderator)

Vice President of Discovery & Design | KS&R

Graham Humphreys

Graham Humphreys

CEO | The Culinary Edge
Nate Hybl

Nate Hybl

CEO and Founder | gusto!
Van Ingram

Van Ingram

VP Franchise Recruitment | Jack in the Box
Luke Irving

Luke Irving

Founder and CEO | Fingermark
Shannon Iverson

Shannon Iverson

VP of Franchise Development | Taco John’s

Angela Johnson

Angela Johnson

Chief Innovation Officer | Edible Brands
Amanda Kahalehoe

Amanda Kahalehoe

Chief Operating Officer | Vicious Biscuit
Mike Kappitt

Mike Kappitt

Chief Operating Officer | Subway
Jacob Karnes

Jacob Karnes

Founder | Waves Business Coaching
Basil Kazepis

Basil Kazepis

National Vice President of Development & Construction | Little Caesars

Jenifer Kern (Moderator)

Jenifer Kern (Moderator)

CMO | Qu
Kevin King

Kevin King

CEO and President | Donatos Pizza
Cheryl Kish (Moderator)

Cheryl Kish (Moderator)

Founder & President | Define Consulting, LLC; Executive Coach, Organizational, Leadership, and Talent Development
Eric Knott

Eric Knott

CEO | Tiki Taco
Tatiana Lambert

Tatiana Lambert

Vice President, U.S. Chief Development Officer | Wendy's

Shawn Lalehzarian

Shawn Lalehzarian

Cofounder and CEO | The Red Chickz
Erin Levzow

Erin Levzow

Chief Marketing, Growth and Commercial Officer
Kim Lewis

Kim Lewis

Chief Marketing Officer | Capriotti’s
Courtney Leyes

Courtney Leyes

Employment Lawyer | Fisher Phillips
Emily Litzinger

Emily Litzinger

Employment Lawyer | Fisher Phillips

Laura Livers (Moderator)

Laura Livers (Moderator)

Chief Revenue Officer | Intouch Insight
Nathan Louer

Nathan Louer

Chief Brand Officer | Jamba
Ha Ly

Ha Ly

Head of Marketing | Pokeworks
Michele Maerz

Michele Maerz

President | Salata Salad Kitchen
Mariana Marques

Mariana Marques

Sr. Director | Operations Excellence, Firehouse Subs US&C

Jack Mashini

Jack Mashini

Co-founder and Franchisor | Wing Snob
Lissette Mathus

Lissette Mathus

Director | gusto!
Andrew Maxwell

Andrew Maxwell

Director | Boojum Ltd (Ireland's largest chain of Mexican quick-service restaurants)
David McClaskey

David McClaskey

President | McClaskey Excellence Institute
Kelly McCutcheon (Moderator)

Kelly McCutcheon (Moderator)

Group Director of Training & Development | Whataburger Restaurants LLC.

Tonya McCoy

Tonya McCoy

VP, Marketing | Angry Chickz
Sheri Miksa

Sheri Miksa

5X CEO/Pres. (BIBIBOP, Boneheads, Mazzio's, Robeks, Rubio's) | GLEAM Network
Charles Miller

Charles Miller

RVP | Biscuitville Fresh Southern
Ashley Mitchell

Ashley Mitchell

VP of Marketing | East Coast Wings + Grill and Sammy’s Sliders
Rowena Neelakantan

Rowena Neelakantan

Director, Strategic Market Planning | Papa Johns

Chris Newman

Chris Newman

SVP of Real Estate | GoTo Foods
Mary Nguyen

Mary Nguyen

Chef/Founder | Olive & Finch
Corban Nichols

Corban Nichols

Vice President of Restaurant Excellence | Piada Italian Street Food
Preston Nix

Preston Nix

Director, Loyalty & CRM | Burger King US&C
Aaron Noveshen

Aaron Noveshen

Founder and Chief Executive Officer | Starbird

Carl Orsbourn

Carl Orsbourn

SVP–Food, Hospitality, Retail | Invisible
Shannon O’Shields (Moderator)

Shannon O’Shields (Moderator)

VP of Marketing | Rubix Foods
Ryan Ostrom

Ryan Ostrom

EVP and CMO | Jack in the Box
Chrissy Ouellette

Chrissy Ouellette

Cofounder | Byte-Sized & Bossy; VP of Business Development | Touchpoint Restaurant Solutions
Alexis Parra

Alexis Parra

Co-Founder | Nekter Juice Bar

Tiffany Perez

Tiffany Perez

VP of Development | Salata
Dustin Portillo (Moderator)

Dustin Portillo (Moderator)

Shanna Prevé

Shanna Prevé

Vice President of Enterprise Sales and Business Development | DoorDash
Kacie Radochonski

Kacie Radochonski

Vice President of Operations | Pop’s Beef
Mandy Ristic

Mandy Ristic

Franchisee, Operating Partner | OM Group (Dunkin’, Baskin-Robbins, QDOBA, Smoothie King, Jimmy John’s)

Megumi Robinson

Megumi Robinson

VP of Services | Belle Communication
Paul Rocchio

Paul Rocchio

Senior Vice President, Development & Member Services | International Franchise Association
Kelly Roddy

Kelly Roddy

CEO | WOWorks
Caitlin Root

Caitlin Root

VP Customer Experience | Datassential
David Ross

David Ross

Senior Director | DoorDash for Business

Bob Schalow

Bob Schalow

Senior Vice President | Diversified Restaurant Group
Billy Schaefer

Billy Schaefer

Vice President | McClaskey Excellence Institute
Michael Schatzberg (Moderator)

Michael Schatzberg (Moderator)

Co-Founder and Managing Partner | Branded Hospitality Ventures
TJ Schier

TJ Schier

CEO/Founder | SMART Restaurant Group
Devin Schneider

Devin Schneider

Director of Brand Development | Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

Jennifer Schuler

Jennifer Schuler

CEO | Handel’s Ice Cream
Steve Schulze

Steve Schulze

CEO | Nékter Juice Bar
Lauren Selman (Moderator)

Lauren Selman (Moderator)

VP Operations | IFBTA
Rohan Shearer

Rohan Shearer

SVP, Chief Administrative Officer | Sbarro
Ike Shehadeh

Ike Shehadeh

Founder | Ike’s Love & Sandwiches

Joshua Sims Sr.

Joshua Sims Sr.

Chief Marketing Officer | Noble Foods & Pursuits
Chris Smith

Chris Smith

CEO | Zunzi's+ Zunzibar
Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith

President | Rusty Taco
Mike Smith

Mike Smith

Chief Brand Officer | Moe's Southwest Grill
Erin Snyder

Erin Snyder

Vice President of Franchise Development | Handel’s Ice Cream

Darren Spicer

Darren Spicer

CEO | Clutch Coffee
Matthew Steele

Matthew Steele

Manager of Training and Development | Galardi Group
Beth Stockmoe

Beth Stockmoe

Vice President of Operations | MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
Marita Swift

Marita Swift

VP of Strategic Growth | The Big Biscuit
Joseph Szala (Moderator)

Joseph Szala (Moderator)

Vice President of Digital Experience | 3 Owl

Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor

CEO | Cherry Bounce Hospitality
Mary Pillow Thompson

Mary Pillow Thompson

Founder and CEO | foh&boh
Jim Thompson

Jim Thompson

Chief Operating Officer | Chicken Salad Chick
George Tinsley Sr.

George Tinsley Sr.

Tinsley Group
Paul Tran

Paul Tran

Director of Franchising and Franchisee | Hot Palette America/Pepper Lunch Restaurants

Maria Valero

Maria Valero

Sr. International Project Manager, Architecture & Design | Papa Johns
Dena vonWerssowetz

Dena vonWerssowetz

CMO | Firehouse Subs
Julianna Blackhurst

Julianna Blackhurst

Senior Director of Franchise Operations | Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Julie Wade

Julie Wade

Head of Marketing | Taziki's
Amer Wahab

Amer Wahab

President | Kettlemans Bagel

Marc Wallace

Marc Wallace

CEO and Cofounder | Radius Networks
Ryan Weaver

Ryan Weaver

Chief Executive Officer | Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Dr. Felicia White Ed.D (Moderator)

Dr. Felicia White Ed.D (Moderator)

Training Executive
Peter Wiley

Peter Wiley

Co-Founder and Director of Marketing | Hot Head Burritos
Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D

Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D

President & CEO | Texas Restaurant Association

Doug Willmarth

Doug Willmarth

CEO | Beans & Brews Coffeehouse
Jeff Wilshire

Jeff Wilshire

Senior Director, Digital & Performance Marketing | MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes
Bob Wright

Bob Wright

CEO | Potbelly
Julie Zucker

Julie Zucker

Partner and Chief Marketing Officer | Branded Hospitality


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