Description

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze Industry Challenges: Identify and assess the key economic and operational challenges facing the foodservice industry in 2026.
  • Evaluate Strategic Responses: Evaluate innovative strategies and operational excellence practices that successful operators are implementing to address rising costs, consumer behavior shifts, and economic uncertainty.
  • Develop Action Plans: Create actionable strategies for your own operation by applying insights from industry leaders' approaches to navigating uncertainty and driving sustainable business growth.
Type

Expo + Education

Speakers

Chad Moutray

Chad Moutray

Senior Vice President, Industry Research & Knowledge, and Chief Economist at National Restaurant Association

Key Topics

Key Topics

  • Customer data & insights
  • Industry insights
  • Operational efficiency

Audience

  • Affiliated
  • Bar/Tavern/Pub/Brewery
  • Bartender / Mixologist
  • Beverage Management
  • Chef/Culinary
  • Commercial Restaurant / Foodservice
  • Corporate/Executive Management
  • Dealer/Distributor
  • FOH Staff
  • Franchisor/Franchisee
  • Lodging
  • Non-Commercial Foodservice
  • Operations
  • Retail Foodservice