Restaurant Leadership Conference News

The increased sales amount to about $900 a day. The added costs can run $500 to $1,000.

The annual conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., has been called off amid coronavirus concerns.

The veteran marketer and brand leader was cited for his focus on culture and emphasis on innovation that have helped the chain rebound.

With more than 1,000 executives in attendance, some surprising trends could be gleaned from the presentations and casual conversations. Here are four that might have turned a keen listener’s head.

Data shows that consumers want transparency.

Women in the restaurant industry are advancing in their careers, but what’s next?

A brand’s maturity doesn’t have to equate to obsolescence, according to several of the industry’s oldest brands. At the Restaurant Leadership Conference, they and several middle-aged chains explained how they do it.