Jim Balis

Jim Balis Managing Director, Strategic Operations GroupCapitalSpring Jim joined CapitalSpring in 2014 where he serves as managing director and heads up the strategic operations group. He has over 40 years of restaurant experience and has served as CEO in more than 15...

Eric Easton

Eric Easton Chief Financial OfficerAmpex Brands Eric is chief financial officer for Ampex Brands, a Top 20 Franchisee and owner of approximately 400 franchise locations across YUM! Brands, Long John Silvers, and 7-Eleven. Ampex is also the franchisor for Au Bon Pain...

Amy Cheng

Amy Cheng PartnerCheng Cohen Amy concentrates her practice in domestic and international commercial transactions, general corporate, and franchise, licensing and distribution law. She represents franchisors on the structuring and operation of their franchise programs...

Ruston Hicks

Ruston Hicks CEOLet’s Do Delivery Ruston Hicks is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 15 years in the food delivery industry. He founded Texas ToGo in 2012 which became a staple regional delivery provider in the area, and now operates as a franchise of...

Luke Pipkin

Luke Pipkin Sr. Principal Team Leader, Innovation & New VenturesChick-fil-a Luke Pipkin serves within Innovation & New Ventures at Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc., a family-owned quick-service restaurant chain with over 2,800 restaurants in 48 states and...

Jessica Jami

Jessica Jami Director, Off Premises Dining OperationsP.F. Chang’s Jessica is currently the Director of Off-Premises Dining Operations with the iconic international brand P.F. Chang’s. Jessica uses her experience from her 15-year tenure in operations from Server...