QSR May 2022

The Perfect Match: Knowing When to “Swipe Right” for a TechVendor Bringing your restaurant up to date on the technology front can be a strenuous undertaking, especially when trying to decide who to part ner with when there are so many tech vendors on the market. What fits for your business? Are the tech updates meeting the needs of your customers? Is simple better than expensive? All of these questions and more will be answered at this session, which details research and evaluation methods that can help operators find the best digital and cloud-based solutions. Patrick Yearout , Director of Innovations at Ivar’s Restaurants • WHERE: Education Super Center , South Hall, 2778 • WHEN: Sunday, May 22, 2022 , 12 P.M.- 12:30 P.M. Digital Marketing Slam This session is tailormade for opera tors who are looking to boost their brand awareness by utilizing digi tal channels without the help of a massive marketing team. Successful brands will share tips and strategies on how to leverage digital tools to • WHO:

grow businesses for the long-term.

• WHO: Sponsored by Tetra Pak • WHERE: Education Super Center , South Hall, 2778 • WHEN: Sunday, May 22, 2022 , 3 P.M.- 4 P.M.

National Restaurant Association Show 2022 •

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The Allure of Spirit-free Alternatives

Amplifying your Beverage Program on a Shoestring Budget Running a successful bar program can be a huge boon to the bottom line of a business. So, how can operators who are working with a relatively small marketing budget boost sales and maximize profitability? This session will explore how operators can grow their customer base and elevate their bar programs, all while keeping costs down. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts from operators who have successfully implemented growth strategies for less than expected. Ben Smock , Owner at Hummingbird Lounge Megan Schneider Gil , General Manager and co-founder at Bitter Pops • WHERE: The Beverage RoomStage , Lakeside Center, 11430 • WHEN: Sunday, May 22, 2022 , 11 A.M.- 11:45 A.M. • WHO:

Health and wellness have become buzzwords in the last several years, and that trend has extended to the world of booze. With more custom ers considering healthy alternatives, spirit-free cocktails have grown in popularity. This session will spill on the latest trends in spirit-free cock tails and how operators can create a successful beverage program that incorporates a larger customer base by offering alcohol-free cocktails. Michael Sabitoni , Associate Professor and Department Chair, Food and Beverage + Travel and Tourism studies at Johnson &Wales University • WHERE: The Beverage RoomStage , Lakeside Center, 11430 • WHEN: Sunday, May 22, 2022 , 4 P.M.- 4:30 P.M. • WHO:

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