Fast Casual Executives have to focus on simple but yet massive adoption to the new business model of the restaurant industry.The economic model of yesterday will not work in the current consumer and business climate.At this executive only event, you will learn web marketing, new management techniques and even understand modern consumer science all within the collaboration of other executives facing the same challenges you face every day.
Keynote Sessions
September 14, Noon - 1:30 pm
Keynote & Modern Idea Lunch
The Progress Challenge: Working and Winning in a World of Change
Thinking smart in today's world of too much input and too much choice is the key to success.
Learning the New Financial Business Model for the Restaurant Industry
Ground up! This is not for the faint of heart. Massive changes are occurring in our society and economy. If you want to excel, you will need to be ready to break some rules.
Presenters: Jim Greco, Brueggers; Louis Basile, Wildflower Bread Co.; Hussein Kitabwalla, Sodexho; Valerie Killifer, FastCasual.com
September 14, 4:00- 5:30 pm
Brand Builders
Innovators talk on how the start-up brand should build or control its growth. Presenters: Ed Frechette, au bon pain; Alan Hixon, Mooyah Burgers & Fries; Dan Kim, Red Mango; Patrick Benisillo, VGS; Linda Duke, Duke Marketing
September 15, 1:30- 3:00 pm Sustainability Takes New Track to the Profit Line
Learn how this component could break the bank or make your profits soar!
Presenters: Jeff Harvey, Burgerville; Peter Truitt, Truitt Brothers; Michelle Barry, The Hartman Group; Valerie Killifer, FastCasual.com
September 15, 3:30- 5:00 pm
CEO Roundtable - Leading Your Business From Good to Great
Fast casual CEO's share their stories and solutions of how they plan to overcome today's challenges.
Presenters: Don Fox, Firehouse Subs; Dan Pittard, Rubio's; Joe Tortorice, Jason's Deli; Paul Mangiamele, Salsarita's; Paul Barron, FastCasual.com
Culinary Events
Think Genius Breaks
September 15, 12:30 - 1:30 pm It's Not Just Lunch Address by the Fast Casual Alliance and the National Restaurant Association.
Presenters: Paul Barron, FastCasual.com; Michael Kaufman, National Restaurant Association; Louis Basille, Wildflower Bread Co.
September 14, 6:30 - 9:30 pm Food Genius Dinner Party
This exclusive five-star dining experience will bring together our restaurant executives for a networking event like no other. This event is the cornerstone of our executive summits and have earned the status of "best of" event for many years running.
Q&A Main Sessions
September 15, 9:00 - 10:00 am
Fast Casual Brain Exchange
"Brain exchange" session where executives talk with others based on topics of interest - Award winning ideas for multiple topics.
Topic Leaders: Linda Duke, Duke Marketing; Mark Salerno, Integrated Control Corp.; Dawn Duffy, American Clearinghouse; Erle Dardick, MonkeyMedia Software; Joni Thomas Doolin, People Report; Alan Hixon, MOOYAH Burgers & Fries; Chris Cheek, Bruegger's; Paul Barron, FastCasual.com.
September 15, 10:30 - 11:30 am Internet Marketing Real-Time & the Power of Social Media
Build your brand via web-marketing, blogs, new media and social networks.
Panel: Boris Bugarski, mUrgent; Paul Barron, FastCasual.com; Valerie Killifer, FastCasual.com; John Pepper, Boloco
September 15, 11:30 - 12:30 am Culinary Experience for the Innovators
Live workshop with executive chef and food science experts.
Panel: Kent Hahne, Vapiano's; Dan Ross, U.S. Foodservice; Valerie Killifer, FastCasual.com; Phil Costner, La Madeleine
