QSR May 2023

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

New York restaurateur Danny Meyer and Slutty Vegan owner and CEO Pinky Cole will be the Keynote speakers at this year’s National Restaurant Association Show. As restaurant visionaries and entrepreneurs, they will break down their strategies for building an empire, giving back to the commu nity, and turning passion into profit. Meyer is the founder, former CEO, and current executive chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group (†‡ˆ‰). He is the mastermind behind a multitude of New York’s most suc cessful dining institutions, such as Shake Shack and North End Grill. In 2021, Meyer introduced USHG Acquisition Corporation to build and invest in companies that matched USHG’s “employees first” and “enlightened hospitality” values. This is where Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole enters the picture. Cole is taking the restaurant industry by storm with her Slutty Vegan empire. From humble begin nings in Atlanta to $4 million in revenue within the first six months of its grand opening, Slutty Vegan is a force to be reckoned with. Cole believes in the power of philanthropy and helping others climb the ladder of success in tandem with her own. Additionally, the Association’s presi dent and CEO Michelle Korsmo will speak on the Association’s work to advance the foodservice industry.

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Who: Danny Meyer, Pinky Cole, Michelle Korsmo When: Sunday, May 21, 2023, 2 ž.Ÿ. Where: Grand Ballroom, S100

FEATURED SESSION WITH TECHNOMIC Chart Your Course: Traversing What’s Next for the Restaurant Industry

The future of the restaurant industry is volatile. Join Technomic, Winsight Media, and top industry operators on a deep dive into the future of labor, menu trends, innovation, industry growth, and more. The audience will get to choose which topics are covered. Participants will be encouraged to lead the way, ask ques tions, and allow industry leaders to give insight on pressing issues.

Who: Technomic and Winsight Media When: Monday, May 22, 2023, 1 ž.Ÿ. Where: Grand Ballroom, S100

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