Special Events
Every activity within the RLC agenda is an opportunity to expand your professional network. Whichever you choose, you'll be surrounded by the restaurant industry's best and brightest. Don't miss this opportunity to meet new friends, chat with old ones and, most importantly, have fun.
Preregistration for special events is required.
Lunch & Learn
COVID-19, the election, and the Anti-Racism movement have dominated the news and social circles since 2020. Tensions are high especially when talk turns to race, equity, and inclusion. Whether it’s in the workplace, at school, or in public gatherings, leaders need help on how to have the most difficult conversations. Building a culture that communicates empathy, dignity, and respect is how we increase retention and attract new talent.
Since 2010, MFHA has been conducting workshops on Cultural Intelligence in the workplace designed to improve cross-cultural communication and engagement. Participants will be introduced to MFHA’s Cultural Engagement Model and will learn how using the model with real life scenarios can help increase understanding and engagement, while at the same time de-escalate tension filled conversations.
President & Founder
Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance
Opening General Session
Technomic will provide a journey through yesterday, today and tomorrow’s foodservice landscape and explore opportunities and challenges to consider for growth.
Executive Vice President, Business Development
Technomic
Managing Principal
Technomic
Innovation Forums (choose 1 of 10)
Led by the brightest professionals in foodservice, RLC's innovation forums are packed with hot topics and powerful messages designed to spark new ideas. Connect with the industry's game changers and gain valuable takeaways from the latest and greatest in foodservice innovation. There's something for everyone!
General Session
An inspirational mini session presented by the RLD@RLC program team. Learn why the Missing 33% will help take your business to new levels!
Vice President Technology & Automation
New England Authentic Eats LLC: Papa Gino’s & D’Angelos
President
Leading NOW
President
SONIC Drive-In
Executive Vice President, Conferences
Winsight
Marketplace
Join us for happy hour and an evening of networking! With almost 200 top suppliers on display, you're sure to find all the industry-shapers within the RLC Marketplace. It's all about the connections you make and the hands you'll shake here, where suppliers and operators gather to uncover the latest solutions, sample new products and even close deals.
General Session
This lighting round hot seat style session will feature top restaurant leaders who will addresses some engaging questions about their business that cover the "why" to the "how"! The common thread and theme for this session highlights CEOs who were former CMOs before they took their current leadership seat. Each mini one-on-one interview will provide insightful business practices, leadership advice and unique stories about their path to success.
President and CEO
Papa John's International, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Dine Brands Global, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Wetzel’s Pretzels, LLC
CEO & President
First Watch Restaurants, Inc.
941.907.9800
Executive Vice President, Conferences | Moderator
Winsight
Editor-at-Large and Vice President of Content Innovation | Moderator
Restaurant Business
Innovation Forums (choose 1 of 10)
Led by the brightest professionals in foodservice, RLC's innovation forums are packed with hot topics and powerful messages designed to spark new ideas. Connect with the industry's game changers and gain valuable takeaways from the latest and greatest in foodservice innovation. There's something for everyone!
Innovation Forums (choose 1 of 10)
Led by the brightest professionals in foodservice, RLC's innovation forums are packed with hot topics and powerful messages designed to spark new ideas. Connect with the industry's game changers and gain valuable takeaways from the latest and greatest in foodservice innovation. There's something for everyone!
The truth about data-driven marketing is that the massive amount of available data makes it really challenging. The explosion of big data with billions of real time signals, means it is virtually impossible to stay on top of everything. Add to that your consumer data, an avalanche of available analytics and a vague definition of what data-driven marketing is, and seasoned marketers start to wonder what they’re missing.
This panel, moderated by industry veteran, Peter Boivin, will get down to the nitty gritty of data activation must-haves and best-in-class campaigns. Learn how to personalize campaigns, capitalize on industry trends and consumer buying patterns to inspire consumers to act. This panel will cover the practical application of using data in a powerful way to:
• Acquire New Guests
• Increase Customer Loyalty
• Grow margin
We look forward to meeting you.
General Session
RLC Marketplace Happy Hour
It's time for everyone's favorite hour … happy hour! Take a well-deserved break, and mix and mingle among the displays in the Restaurant Product Gallery. With almost 200 suppliers on display, you're sure to find all the industry-shapers within the RLC Marketplace. It's all about the connections you make and the hands you'll shake here, where suppliers and operators gather to uncover the latest solutions, sample new products and even close deals.
Breakfast Innovation Forums (choose 1 of 8)
Led by the brightest professionals in foodservice, RLC's innovation forums are packed with hot topics and powerful messages designed to spark new ideas. Connect with the industry's game changers and gain valuable takeaways from the latest and greatest in foodservice innovation. There's something for everyone!
General Session
In an interview with Restaurant Business Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze, Chidsey will discuss how the global brand is disrupting its nearly 60-year-old business model, shattering sales records and elevating its guest experience to drive strategic growth!
Chief Executive Officer
Subway
Editor-in-Chief | Moderator
Restaurant Business
Pizza can’t stop and won’t stop. Whether it’s for dine-in, carryout, or delivery, pizza is food that brings people together. Pizza operators both established and emerging have grown in the past few years and aren’t slowing down. The world loves pizza, and they want more! Hear from industry leaders taking the pizza game to new levels- from growth, delivery, innovation to the future of the pie and why pizza will always be in style!
Chief Experience Officer
New England Authentic Eats, LLC.