What’s cooking in the food biz

7:15 a.m. – 8 a.m. Networking and Chick-fil-A Breakfast

8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Panel Discussion

​The Business of Food Panelists: 

Eric Benting, Owner/Operator, Chick-fil-A; EMBA Alumnus

Gail Kitsis, Owner and Founder, Crazy Bowls and Wraps

Oliver Kremer, Owner and Founder, Dos Toros Taqueria; BSBA Alumnus

Toby Warticovschi, Partner, Millstone Capital Advisors, LLC; Owner, Lion’s Choice Restaurants; EMBA Alumnus

Moderator: Lauren DeSantis-Then, Founder, Capital Cooking TV and Blog; Attorney, Polsinelli

Managing earnings and same-store revenue expectations, supply chain challenges, talent acquisition and retention, marketing, and reputation management in the age of social media – how single restaurants and regional and national chains operate is more complex than ever before.

Professionals involved in the business of food find themselves wrestling with a list of competing priorities.  Emerging technologies and the demand for a better mobile experience is at the top of the list. Changes in consumer preferences and expectations, along with health movements, food safety and FDA requirements, are forcing a new dialogue and menu choices.

The fight for a larger share of stomach has never been greater!  Join us as we cook up some lively discussion with owners, a franchisee and a food blogger – and engage in the business of food.

 Photo: Oliver and Leo Kremer of Dos Toros taquerias in NYC.