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ServSafe Food Protection Manager's Review Class and Examination - English (Room 303 AB)

25 Aug 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop

English Class - Register Here Sunday, August 25 2019, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Meeting Room 303 AB Los Angeles Convention Center  1201 Sou... More...

Scott Blanchard Seminar: Great Management Is the Biggest Contributor To Restaurant Success! (Room 304 AB)

25 Aug 19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Scott Blanchard
Learn what defines great management, how it works to produce extraordinary results and what to do about it now. Also learn how poor managment can d... More...

9 Key Areas of Social Media (Room 306 AB)

25 Aug 19
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): David Mitroff Ph.D.
A comprehensive marketing strategy leverages digital tools to makes information more accessible and useful by combining together technology, conten... More...

Coaches "Hot Seat" with David Scott Peters, Sandy Korem, and Darren Denington (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

25 Aug 19
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Darren S. Denington ; David Scott Peters ; Sandy Korem
Feeling brave? Volunteer to take the "Hot Seat" on Center Stage and strap yourself in for a lightning fast session of rapid-fire... More...

Food Tech + Plant Power: How to Use the Newest Innovations to Add Fresh Concepts To Any Menu (Room Education Hub - Booth 405)

25 Aug 19
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Jenny Ross
In this presentation we will use three innovative tools to create three unique plant-based dishes. During the demonstration we will explain each te... More...

California Labor Laws and the Health of Restaurant Profitability (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

25 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Briana Valdez ; Greg Daniel ; Marisa Gierlich ; Nancy Vrankovic ; Paula Brannon
With requirements that range from increased sexual harassment training to creating allowable space for lactation accommodation, the ever-changing C... More...

Creating, Developing and Launching Hospitality Concepts in 2019 (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

25 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Paul Pruitt
With restaurants, bars, food halls and markets at the epicenter of today's zeitgeist, and Los Angeles as the ever-evolving hub of creativity, i... More...

Education Pit Stop: 7 Down & Dirty Hiring Tips to Attract & Retain Talent! (Room Education Pit Stop - Booth 1758)

25 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Donald Burns
Do you have headaches from hiring? Trouble finding staff? Let The Restaurant Coach™️ give you his top 7 tips that are guaranteed to help you ... More...

Increase Your Revenue: 2019 Trends in the Beer Industry You Should Know (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

25 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Bar & Beverage

Speaker(s): Peter Camps
Increasing check averages and giving guests the ultimate experience can be done by leveraging beer. To do this it is important to stay in the know ... More...

Culinary Demonstration with Chef Mareya Ibrahim (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

25 Aug 19
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Speaker(s): Mareya Ibrahim
Featuring "The Best Blender Gazpacho with Baked Avocado Crisps" When it's too hot to eat soup or you want to sip on something ... More...

3 Reasons You Lost That Catering Job to Your Competition (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

25 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Sandy Korem
Maybe you can’t win them all, but you can win a lot more of those catering bids if you stop making three common mistakes. Session speaker San... More...

Challenges in Plant-Based Meat & Seafood Alternatives (Room Education Hub - Booth 405)

25 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Eugene Wang California
Learn firsthand from plant-based industry pioneer on what are the issues stopping plant-based food to the next level.  And how can we, as an i... More...

Inside Out: Workplace Culture and the Guest Experience (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

25 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker(s): Sara Anderson
A positive workplace where all employees feel included and respected translates into an amazing experience for your patrons. Beyond liability issue... More...

Why Website Accessibility is Important & How to Make Sure Your Site Is ADA Compliant (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

25 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Jorge Pacheco
Have you thought about how accessible your website is to all users? Websites are highly relied on for menu searches, services, and more. Over the p... More...

Culinary Demonstration with Chef Ricardo Zarate (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

25 Aug 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Speaker(s): Ricardo Zarate
Featuring Ceviche Crocante Join us at Center Stage as 'the godfather of Peruvian cuisine', Chef Ricardo Zarate showcases his talent that... More...

4 Ways to Maximize Your Restaurant's Instagram (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

25 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Emma Vaughn
More than 80% of Instagram users follow at least one business on Instagram. Is your restaurant on Instagram yet? Is your presence there delivering ... More...

Building Lifetime Brand Advocates with Gluten-Free Customers (Room Education Hub - Booth 405)

25 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Aaron Rice
"Foods can't be Gluten-Free without a dedicated kitchen." "Prepackaged food is safer than making something fresh in my restaura... More...

Competition Sucks: 10X Your Restaurant and Dominate Your Market Now! (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

25 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Donald Burns
In an ever crowded industry, you DO NOT want to blend in with the competition…you need to STAND OUT! This session will give you a step-by... More...

Education Pit Stop: 9 Key Areas of Social Media (Room Education Pit Stop - Booth 1758)

25 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): David Mitroff Ph.D.
A comprehensive marketing strategy leverages digital tools to makes information more accessible and useful by combining together technology, conten... More...

How to Succeed with the Modern Workforce: Alternative Labor Models, Retention, and Risk (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

25 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Beth Schroeder ; Hunter G. Hall ; Jason Berkowitz ; Sarah Christopher
Your team is everything, yet so many operators neglect, or don't pay enough attention to retaining the right people and accept high turnover as... More...

Culinary Demonstration with Chef Brian Malarkey (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

25 Aug 19
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Speaker(s): Brian Malarkey
Chef Brian Malarkey has created 15 wildy successful restaurants across the United States and this year he will be on Center Stage dazzling us with ... More...

Making 3rd Party Delivery Work For Your Restaurant (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

25 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Darren S. Denington
In a tight-margin business already, the thought of giving 20-35% of your revenue is a hard pill to swallow. But with disruptors like Uber Eats, Pos... More...

Riding the Waves of Success for 30 Years: How to Build a Long Lasting Brand with Wing Lam of Wahoo's Fish Taco (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

25 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Wing Lam
Before people became “Instagram famous,” brand collaborations with well-known figures have been increasingly beneficial in consumer cul... More...

Sourcing Your Way to Sustainability (Room Education Hub - Booth 405)

25 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Sara Brito
As eaters’ palates and awareness for what they consume continues to change, restaurants will have to remain committed to caring about more th... More...

Survival Guide 2019: What Restaurant Owners and Managers Need to Know (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

25 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Kevin Wise
The Survival Guide 2019 is an interactive and practical presentation designed for restaurant owners and managers. Kevin Wise, Founder and Partner o... More...

Torch Award Presentation with Chef Roy Choi (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

25 Aug 19
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Roy Choi
We are honored and excited to annouce... Roy Choi as the 2019 Torch Award Recipient!  The word Torch symbolizes many things including... More...

Bar Hacks: Developing Advanced Beverage Programs (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

25 Aug 19
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Bar & Beverage

Speaker(s): Doug Radkey
Every drop counts! Beverages arguably play a larger role in the industry today than they ever did before!  You could try and make everyone ha... More...

How To Build a High Functioning Restaurant Management Team (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

25 Aug 19
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker(s): David Scott Peters
Imagine running a restaurant where your employees do what you want the way you want it done and in the timeframe you want it done. Imagine these em... More...

How to Deliver Delicious Plant-Based Foods that Will Set You Apart From the Rest: What Consumers Want When Looking for Plant-Based Options (Room Education Hub - Booth 405)

25 Aug 19
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Claudia Nicole
The growing trend of serving plant-based food is growing. Is your restaurant riding this trend? Plant-based, vegetarian and vegan customers are her... More...

Special Event Food Vending: Expand Beyond Your 4-Walls! (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

25 Aug 19
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Douglas Howarth
Creating multiple revenue streams for your restaurant and/or catering business is becoming a key component to the success of operations across the ... More...

ServSafe Food Protection Manager's Review Class and Examination - Spanish (Room 303 AB)

26 Aug 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Spanish Class - Register Here Monday, August 26, 2019, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Meeting Room 303 AB  Los Angeles Convention Center  120... More...

AllerTrain (Room 304 AB)

26 Aug 19
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Beth Winthrop, MS, RD
AllerTrain is an ANSI accredited, manager-level food allergy and gluten-free training course. The course teaches food service professionals ab... More...

6th Annual Latino Food Symposium: Navigating Your Way in the Latino Food World (Room 306 AB)

26 Aug 19
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Lilly Rocha
The Latino Food Symposium is an invite-only event that attracts an audience of over 300 food business owners, executives, academics, and industry l... More...

Pitch the Press (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

26 Aug 19
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
"Pitch the Press" is a unique opportunity for exhibitors to pitch their products to a group of editors and reporters looking for the most... More...

Culinary Demonstration with Chef Shaun O'Neale (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

26 Aug 19
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Speaker(s): Shaun O'Neale
Featuring Street Corn Ravioli Join us at Center Stage as Shaun O'Neale demonstrates his dish Street Corn Ravioli, in honor of Meatless Monda... More...

Improving Profit, Health and Sustainability with Plant-Forward Menus (Room Education Hub - Booth 405)

26 Aug 19
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Dana Smith ; Ken Botts ; Molly Mapel ; Seizan Dreux Ellis
Plant-based menus are less costly when it comes to ingredients (compared to meat) but it’s costly in terms of labor at the beginning, while s... More...

13 Costly Mistakes Tenants Make Negotiating Restauarant Spaces Leases and Renewals (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

26 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Dale Willerton
This is a must attend session for any tenant leasing restaurant space. Learn how to negotiate a lease renewal rent reduction; how to get free rent ... More...

Education Pit Stop: 4 Ways to Maximize Your Instagram (Room Education Pit Stop - Booth 1758)

26 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Emma Vaughn
More than 80% of Instagram users follow at least one business on Instagram. Is your coffee shop or cafe on Instagram yet? Is your presence there de... More...

Legal Center Live at the Western Food Expo with the California Restaurant Association (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

26 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Alden J. Parker ; Anthony Zaller ; Bruno W. Katz ; Jackie Gutierrez ; Lukas Clary
Take the guesswork out of the laws and regulations affecting restaurants. This legal panel will review the top issues within the industry and provi... More...

Why You Want to Stop Marketing and Do This Instead! (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

26 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Donald Burns
Market, market, and market some more! That’s what the gurus say, right? What if the are wrong? What if you stopped marketing and instead posi... More...

Culinary Demonstration with Chef Leslie Durso (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

26 Aug 19
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Speaker(s): Leslie Durso
Featuring Portobello Zarandiato ​In honor of Meatless Monday, this Southern California native, who has been plant-based since the age of eight, ... More...

Build a Winning Team by Hiring Culture (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

26 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker(s): Howard Solomon
The biggest move you can make as a leader is to create a culture where everyone is able to achieve their full potential.  Whether you are work... More...

Flip the Fear on Food Allergies: A Discussion on How to Accommodate this Increasing Need in all Areas of Food Service with Nationally Known RD and Chef (Room Education Hub - Booth 405)

26 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Beth Winthrop, MS, RD ; Tyler Blankenship, MS, NDTR, CDM, CFPP
Come listen to a discussion between a Nationally well-known RD and Chef, who have face the challenges in commercial kitchens to safely serve those ... More...

The 10 Secrets of a Profitable Food and Beverage Operation (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

26 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Mike Holtzman
Operating a profitable restaurant begins with a concept and design that will lay the foundation for your future success. Contrary to what you may h... More...

Your Wine By the Glass Program to Maximize Guest Satisfaction & Profits (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

26 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Bar & Beverage

Speaker(s): Michael Shirinian
Setting up your wine by the glass program to insure peak guest satisfaction, maximizing profits, optimizing upselling opportunities while positivel... More...

Beacon Award Presentation with Madelyn Alfano (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

26 Aug 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Madelyn Alfano
We are honored and excited to announce...  Madelyn Alfano as the 2019 Beacon Award recipient!  The word Beacon symbolizes many t... More...

Foodservice Council for Women Panel + Beacon Award Presentation with Madelyn Alfano (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

26 Aug 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Antonia Lofaso ; Holly Jivin ; Kathleen Wood ; Madelyn Alfano ; Nyesha Arrington ; Vanda Asapahu
The Food and Beverage Portfolio and Kathleen Wood are pleased to host the Foodservice Council for Women annual panel discussion and network... More...

Delivery: Friend or Foe? (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

26 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Michael Viola
Third-party delivery services have become commonplace among restaurants. Restaurants are joining this movement but at what expense? Do the economic... More...

Refresh Your Restaurant Marketing Subline: Unlock Opportunities by Addressing the Entire Guest Journey (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

26 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Jacques Spitzer
It is time to refresh your restaurant marketing and craft a better guest journey. Discover proven tips that are instantly applicable and allow your... More...

Take Back Your Budget: The Key to Profitability (Room 304 AB)

26 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): David Scott Peters
Does the mere thought of writing a budget make your head spin and your heart beat with anxiety? You’re not alone. Most independent restaurant... More...

Yep, You Gave Away Most of Your Catering Profits AGAIN (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

26 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Sandy Korem
Catering profits start with the pricing of the menu. Simply stated, food that leaves your restaurant for a catered event costs more than when serve... More...

Hacks, Tips and Time Saving Tricks for Adding Gluten-Free Options to Existing Menus (Room Education Hub - Booth 405)

26 Aug 19
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Safiya Carter
Serving gluten-free food in the food service industry can be intimidating, almost as intimidating as it is to eat out as a gluten-free diner. This ... More...

Culinary Demonstration with Chef Antonia Lofaso (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

26 Aug 19
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Speaker(s): Antonia Lofaso
​Eat Well. Cook Well. Be Inspired. Chef Antonia LoFaso Chef Antonia LoFaso, who has quickly become one of America’s most beloved chefs an... More...

Education Pit Stop: Crisis Food Safety Management: Reducing Liabilities Associated with Health Department Related Emergencies (Room Education Pit Stop - Booth 1758)

26 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Mike Haller
Food service operations run smoothly for the most part on a day-to-day basis. A great deal of preparation and care go in to making an operation saf... More...

New California Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Legislation Overview (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

26 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Celeste Young-Ramos
This session will provide you all the information you will need to prepare for new Sexual Harassment Prevention Training SB 1343 requirements that ... More...

Operators’ Best Practices To Recruit, Retain, and Manage A Workforce in 2019 (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

26 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Andrea Borgen ; Anthony Zaller ; Edith Quintero ; Jamie Boalbey
The panelists will discuss management and human resource issues from their perspectives and the best practices to mitigate risk in these areas: ... More...

Personalized Custom Cocktail Menus (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

26 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Bar & Beverage

Speaker(s): Marya Cunha
As a way to compete with all the different venues available for parties and celebrations, Marya has been creating personalized custom cocktail menu... More...

Turn Obligation Into Opportunity: Using Plant-Friendly Ingredients and Cooking Techniques to Drive Menu Innovation and Reduce Food Cost (Room Education Hub - Booth 405)

26 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Anne Haerle
With more guests requesting order changes like "no dairy", "no meat", or "no gluten" each day, operators are scrambli... More...

Rapid Fire Challenge: Meatless Monday Edition Competition (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

26 Aug 19
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Dana Smith ; Jenny Ross ; Leslie Durso ; Seizan Dreux Ellis ; Shaun O'Neale
Let's get meatless! Three Chefs will face off for the chance to be crowned the Meatless Monday Rapid Fire Champion. Come watch and cheer on you... More...

8 Healthy Food & Beverage Trends (Room Education Hub - Booth 405)

26 Aug 19
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Mareya Ibrahim
For the seventh consecutive year, award-winning entrepreneur, author, natural products industry veteran and chef, Mareya Ibrahim, aka The Fit Foodi... More...

Crisis Food Safety Management: Reducing Liabilities Associated with Health Department Related Emergencies (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

26 Aug 19
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Mike Haller
Food service operations run smoothly for the most part on a day-to-day basis. A great deal of preparation and care go in to making an operation saf... More...

From Operations to Exit Strategies: The Business of the Restaurant Business (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

26 Aug 19
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Darren S. Denington
Understanding the business side of the industry is crucial to any successful career or company. This hard-hitting session is going to show you what... More...

The Five Key Elements that You Need on Your Digital Presence to Increase Sales (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

26 Aug 19
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Marcus Guiliano
People love to buy but hate to be sold. Learn five of the key psychological elements that help your potential guests who are buying from you. Peopl... More...

Why Whiskey Workshop (Room 306 AB)

26 Aug 19
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Tom Fischer
Why Whiskey returns to the Western Food Show and is better than ever! Be among the first to taste previously unreleased whiskeys in Los Angeles and... More...

Building a Strong Restaurant Foundation - From the Ground Up! (Room 306 AB)

27 Aug 19
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Darren S. Denington
If you’re looking for any type of success in this industry, you have to have a strong management team in place to make that happen. This exci... More...

Let's Talk About Mental Health + Wellness in Restaurants (Room 303 AB)

27 Aug 19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet, Workshop

Speaker(s): Bill Tarkanian J.D. ; Gio Osso ; Laura Green ; Patrick Mulvaney
Restaurant operators and experts invite you to a conversation about mental health and wellness in restaurants. This discussion will provide Road MA... More...

Profitable Menu Design Workshop (Room 304 AB)

27 Aug 19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Donald Burns
Your menu is your number one marketing and profitability tool. Are you getting the most from it? It’s time to separate the myth from the fact... More...

Raise The Bar - Through Training & Elevating the Cocktail Experience with Art Sutley, Mia Mastroianni, and Rob Floyd (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

27 Aug 19
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Bar & Beverage

Speaker(s): Art Sutley ; Mia Mastroianni ; Rob Floyd
This must-attend seminar will be set up as a discussion with demonstrations from these top experts in the hospitality industry. These experts will ... More...

The Omega Factor- California Walnuts Make Plant-Based Eating Accessible (Room Education Hub - Booth 405)

27 Aug 19
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Emily Nordee-Rogers
With plant-based eating becoming more mainstream, the time is ripe to highlight easy menu solutions for animal-alternative dishes. This eduction... More...

Allergy Hot Spots, Mistakes, and Lawsuits in the Kitchen (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

27 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Jeff Nelken
Two men charged with manslaughter over nut allergy death of teenager in UK. Did this get your attention? Don't let the lack of allergy controls... More...

Education Pit Stop: The One Number You Must Know to Be Profitable (Room Education Pit Stop - Booth 1758)

27 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): David Scott Peters
Description coming soon! More...

Fraud Prevention In Your Restaurant (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

27 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Sam King
Restaurant owners/employers attending this presentation will gain a basic understanding of California criminal workers’ compensation fraud an... More...

Get Social! All You Need To Know About Latino Food Influencers (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

27 Aug 19
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Lilly Rocha
Description coming soon!  More...

Hip Sip: Battle of the Modern Bartender: Tequila + Mezcal Edition (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

27 Aug 19
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Bricia Lopez ; Jeremy Lake ; Martin Cole ; Mia Mastroianni ; Rob Floyd
Who will get the worm? Are you smoky or are you smooth? Hip Sip’s Battle of the Modern Bartender returns with a twist featuring a Tequ... More...

Define Your Restaurant Brand Strategy + Leverage it for Competitive Advantage and Profit (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

27 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Kevin Walker
Description coming soon!  More...

Food Engagement, Urban Farming & Culinary Excellence (Room Education Hub - Booth 405)

27 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Eric Ernest CEC, CCA, AAC
Insights from Chef Ernest on employee engagement and how connecting product, staff and guests in a symbiotic relationship leads to preeminence in t... More...

New Challenges in Retail Food Industry: Meeting Food Safety and Other Bottom Line Demands (Room 303 AB)

27 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop

Speaker(s): Justin Malan ; Matt Sutton
The CRA and the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health (CCDEH) will be hosting its second open discussion about the many change... More...

Should You Franchise Your Restaurant? (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

27 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Mark Siebert
Think you have a restaurant that might be “the next McDonald’s?” Ever wonder if the Colonel knew something you don’t? Maybe... More...

Why Data Matters: Running A Smart and Modern Restaurant (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

27 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Amy Gerber
In today’s highly competitive restaurant landscape, being smart about your smart tools is critical for the success of both your business and ... More...

Affordable Tech Innovations to Boost Profits, Efficiency & The Customer Experience (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

27 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Nick Moezidis
In this session you will learn how to boost your business' profits and streamline your operations through affordable yet impactful innovations ... More...

Creating Customer Loyalty and Driving Business by Turning Your Business Into More Than Just a Place to Eat (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

27 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Marc Mendoza
Restaurants are more than just places to eat! Get inspired to take advantage of the skills, staff and equipment you already have on hand to create ... More...

Culinary Demonstration with Chef Chris Robbins (Room Center Stage - Booth 1574)

27 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Culinary Demonstration

Speaker(s): Chris Robbins
Get ready for a unique experience with Chef Chris Robbins! His use of lesser-known ingredients such as furikake, hondashi, and Hamachi fish demonst... More...

Education Pit Stop: Outstanding Mindset: How To Set Each Day Up for a Success (Room Education Pit Stop - Booth 1758)

27 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Donald Burns
Want a secret to restaurant and/or Café success? How you set yourself up for the day and how you end the day is key to getting the restaurant/Café ... More...

How to Secure Small Business Financing (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

27 Aug 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): Amir Landsman ; Kobi Ben Meir
Being a small business owner is not an easy job. So, why do so many people go that path? Often because they believe in what they do and seek indepe... More...

4 Things You Can Start TODAY to Double Your Profits in 119 Days or Less (Room Education Zone - Booth 623)

27 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Marketing & Social Media

Speaker(s): Bent Hansen
If you knew that 4 things could drastically change your business, life and profit, would you do them?  I didn’t.  And it cost me ov... More...

Coffee: More Than Just a Hot Beverage (Room Education Theater - Booth 749)

27 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Hot Topics

Speaker(s): Heather Perry ; Todd Goldsworthy
Coffee is no longer the endless breakfast diner cup nor just an after dinner drink. Coffee is the new liquor as the base for mocktails. Coffee is h... More...

Hottest Trends in Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives (Room Education Hub - Booth 405)

27 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Health & Diet

Speaker(s): Amy Kushner ; Brian Kateman ; Dawn Pascale ; June Lim
A decade ago (even more recently in some places), establishments had, at most, one non-dairy milk alternative, and it was usually soy. Other altern... More...

How To Give Up Ordering Without Giving Up Your Checkbook (Room Education Station - Booth 833)

27 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Operational Excellence

Speaker(s): David Scott Peters
What if you could learn one system to make it easy for you to control your food purchases, reduce your food costs and control your cash? And then w... More...