Restaurant Leadership Conference - 2024

KEYNOTE Martha Stewart: ‘Restaurants are one of the hardest businesses on earth’ 14

Keynoter Martha Stewart talks with PepsiCo’s Anne Fink during the keynote session.

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GROWTH BRANDS These are the rising stars of the eatertainment space Highlights from the RLC stage

TRENDS RLC 2024: 7 lessons we learned at this year’s event LEADERSHIP Peter Cancro: Jersey Mike’s is ‘always for sale’ LEADERSHIP The 2024 Pacesetter Award goes to: CAVA Operator Spotlight

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LABOR TRENDS California restaurant operators raise prices, look for solutions and try to remain optimistic

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MENU TRENDS 5 secrets to leading with an impactful menu A Look Inside Restaurant Leadership Conference 2024

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DATA & INSIGHTS Higher prices and more locations drove chain restaurant sales last year

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