FAST CASUAL EXECUTIVE SUMMIT

October 5-7, 2025 | Austin, TX

Bringing restaurant leaders together for two and a half days of learning, networking and fun.

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ABOUT THE SUMMIT

Now in its 19th year, the Fast Casual Executive Summit is a unique opportunity for everyone involved. Much more than “just another trade show,” it’s a chance for restaurant executives to get together in a casual work setting and learn from one another. Interactive sessions delve deep into topics that are on the minds of restaurant leaders today, and the Summit’s format allows the collective wisdom “in the room” to be distilled into concrete, actionable ideas that attendees take home with them.

This exclusive event is reserved for top-level restaurant executives — leaders and innovators of the fast casual industry. We bring together an experienced group of restaurant professionals whose common interests and concerns are brought to the table for open discussion in a fun and relaxing environment.

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The Restaurant Catering Workshop

The Restaurant Catering Workshop is your roadmap to explosive catering growth. Learn how to leverage the perfect platforms to seamlessly integrate lucrative catering into your bustling business. Walk away with a winning strategy to catapult your sales and conquer the catering game!

The workshop begins immediately following the conclusion of the Fast Casual Executive Summit.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

KEYNOTE

Jason Rusk

SVP Restaurant Operations

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Geoff Alexander

President & CEO

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Darden Coors

CEO

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Laura Rea Dickey

CEO

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Josh Halpern

CEO

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Troy Hooper

CEO

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Gregg Majewski

CEO

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Sherif Mityas

CEO

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Jason Morgan

CEO

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Chris Newcomb

CEO & Co-Founder

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Susan Taylor

President & CEO

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Suzie Tsai

CEO

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SPONSORS & PARTNERS

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

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