National Restaurant Association

Session : NRA1501
Now & Next: Panel from Whole Foods, Cooper's Hawk & HMSHost
Conference : Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 2015
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$45.00

Gary Yoko Moderator EVP Development Chute Gerdeman

Tim McEnery Speaker Founder & CEO Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants

Christine Sturch Speaker Midwest Senior Interior Design & Branding Coordinator Whole Foods

Roy Wunderlich Speaker Vice President, Design & Construction HMSHost

Join corporate representatives from Whole Foods, HMSHost and Cooper's Hawk on the current overlap of the restaurant and grocery industry. Lessons learned in today's marketplace, how to scale experiences across your fleet of locations, and how the lines are blurring between true restaurant and retail experiences. Meeting of the minds will feature a lively discussion on how to apply some of their best experience to restaurants of any size and shape.

Session : NRA1502
Recruiting, Hiring, and Training in Non-Traditional Settings
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Conference : Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 2015
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Nathan Atkinson Speaker Director of Hospitality and Training Union Square Events

Mr. Patrick Yearout Speaker Director of Training Ivars Restaurants

Kate Shehan Speaker Vice President of Human Resources Cosi

As the economy continues to improve and commercial rents increase, more and more restaurant owners are looking beyond traditional sites to open new locations and are instead seeking growth opportunities in places such as airports, college campuses, sports stadiums, and convenience stores. These avenues can help to successfully bring in more revenue, but only if the right employees have been properly prepared to take care of all the new guests.

Session : NRA1503
The Art and Science of Site Selection
Conference : Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 2015
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Bill McClave Moderator Managing Partner Birchwood Resultants

Lissy Bethmann Speaker Managing Partner Birchwood Resultants

Paul Carolan Speaker President Brueggers Bagels

Session : NRA1504
How Technology is Changing the Restaurant Customer Experience
Conference : Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 2015
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Jim Coyle Moderator President Coyle Hospitality Group

Mark Braver Speaker COO Heisler Hospitality

Penelope Crocker Speaker Senior Director, Restaurant Marketing and Strategy Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

Scott Steenrod Speaker Vice President of Restaurant Operations Garces Restaurant Group

Today's restaurant customers are demanding; they want a restaurant experience on their own terms. New technologies come and go. Many cost restaurateurs lots of money to implement and the ROI can be hazy. Coyle's panel of experienced multi-unit operators seek to make sense of topics such as online reservations and reviews, mobile payments, variable menu pricing, customer CRMs and other new technologies.

Session : NRA1505
Tech Talk: Louis Grande, VP of Information Technology, Red Lobster
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Conference : Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 2015
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Louis Grande Speaker VP of Information Technology Red Lobster Seafood Company

Come hear what thought-leaders in technology and innovation have to say about tech today. Join this high-level presentation of short and powerful talks on how the right mix of technology, imagination and the courage to think outside the box with help your restaurant business. Join the presentation then start your conversation.

Session : NRA1506
How To Handle Health Care Reform: A Discussion for Owner/Operators
Conference : Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 2015
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Randy Spicer Moderator VP of Health & Insurance Services National Restaurant Association

Clinton Wolf Speaker Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives UnitedHealth Group

Kristen Zagozdon Speaker Vice President of Human Resources Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants

Hear how health care reform is being handled, the latest on cost management techniques, and insider info about navigate the plans and programs from fellow owner/operators, representatives from UnitedHealthcare/Optum, and reps from a broker partner. Wellness as a health care option will also be explored during this session.

Session : NRA1507
True Tales of Unexpected Triumph: The Bumpy Path to Sustainability
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Conference : Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 2015
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Christy Cook Speaker Office of Sustainability and CSR Sodexo

Dr. Christian Hardigree Speaker Director, Institute for Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality Kennesaw State University

Christopher Koetke Speaker Vice President, The School of Culinary Arts Kendall College

Most restaurateurs have many stories of trials and challenges-running a restaurant and kitchen is not easy work! It's no easy feat to work in well-intentioned sustainability endeavors, such as composting or special employee training, on top of the ceaseless pressure to satisfy customers. Join industry leaders for a candid, insider's look at the sometimes rocky path to restaurant and corporate sustainability. This story telling round table will feature sustainability and environmental impact managers from Sodexo, Georgia Pacific, Kennesaw State University (Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality program), and PG&E's Food Service Technology Center-all sharing their hard-won lessons learned.

Session : NRA1508
NRA's Pizzeria Industry Council Presents: Slicing Up Business
Conference : Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 2015
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Marla Topliff Moderator President Rosati's Pizza

Sean Brauser Speaker Founder Romeo's Pizza & Pizza Fire

Sue LaTour Speaker President and Owner Passport Pizza

Fred Morgan Speaker Co-Founder Fired Pie

The Pizzeria Industry serves 97% of all Americans and operators want to know what's on the next slice. This session starts with current trends, insights and forecast. Attendees will hear a panel of top CEO's discussing lessons and life experiences with the brands they lead, including successes, challenges, and obstacles. We encourage audience participation to come with ideas and questions to engage panelists with a live Q&A session and walk away knowing what you can do for your business.

Session : NRA1509
21st Century Funding Options For Your Restaurants
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Conference : Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 2015
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Mr. Dennis Monroe Moderator Chair Monroe Moxness Berg PA

Ryan Palmer Speaker Shareholder Monroe Moxness Berg PA

Denise Thomas Speaker CEO ApplePie Capital

William Wildman Speaker Senior Vice President, Managing Director Franchise Finance United Capital Business Lending

Explore a range of innovative approaches to restaurant funding that have emerged in recent years. Discussion includes different types of crowd funding, increasing accessibility of smaller IPOs, growing private equity involvement in concept acquisition, the evolution of EB-5 funding, stronger commitment by small community banks, creative use of 401(k)s or self-directed IRAs and owner-created and sold private placements.

Session : NRA1510
Authentic Flavors for the Modern Day Consumer
Conference : Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show 2015
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John Csukor Moderator President-CEO/CMO KOR Food Innovation

Robert Danhi Speaker Curator of Cultures Global Flavor Shakers

Martin Murch Speaker President Great Cranberry Island, LLC

Originality + third and fourth generation immigrants + inherent desire millennials possess to connect with their grandparents = strong urge to pull greater authenticity into modern day cultural practices. Flavors, types of ingredients and dining patterns are no exception to this rule. A number of regionally specific restaurateurs have come into view. This is both a challenge and opportunity regarding offerings in restaurants.