by fodnews | Aug 11, 2021 | Conference Speakers
Partner, Lathrop GPM Ryan serves domestic and international clients across the restaurant, hospitality, retail, and service sectors. He counsels brand and concept owners in the development of franchise and distribution systems and helps businesses resolve disputes...
by fodnews | Aug 10, 2021 | Conference Speakers
Shane Whitlatch Chief Revenue Officer, Omnivore Shane joined Omnivore as chief revenue officer in December 2020. In this role, he leads all aspects of revenue generation, from sales to partnerships. He brings more than 20 years in working with fast-growth technology...
by fodnews | Aug 10, 2021 | Conference Speakers
Brian Wallunas Chief Digital Officer, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill Brian is currently the chief digital and technology officer for Smokey Bones focusing on executing the brand’s technology enabled AnyTime / AnyWhere vision that puts the guest in control of their...
by fodnews | Aug 10, 2021 | Conference Speakers
James Walker SVP of Restaurants, Nathan’s Famous James Walker, CFE, is a top restaurant industry expert with a specialty in rebranding and repositioning iconic American comfort food brands. James is an industry-leading authority in restaurant trends, including...
by fodnews | Aug 10, 2021 | Conference Speakers
André Vener Founding Partner, Dog Haus Along with his two business partners, André co-founded Dog Haus in April 2010 with the mission of elevating stadium food classics into culinary masterworks. Over the last decade, Dog Haus has expanded from its Pasadena,...
by fodnews | Aug 10, 2021 | Conference Speakers
Managing Director, Sood Advisory Atul has been in the hospitality business – primarily with restaurants – for over a decade. Most recently, as the first employee and Chief Business Officer of Kitchen United, he was responsible for raising over $100 million (from...