Emilee Wentland, Managing Editor, Franchise Times
Emilee Wentland Managing Editor, Franchise Times Emilee is a business reporting pro who loves interviewing quirky, passionate franchisees and founders. Her M&A coverage keeps readers informed and engaged, and yields fascinating content for FT’s Dealmakers...Mike Provencher, Head of Customer Success, Brizo FoodMetrics
Mike Provencher Head of Customer Success, Brizo FoodMetrics A master data mixologist and skilled educator, Mike Provencher helps foodservice professionals empower their sales teams with data-driven insights that pre-qualify markets faster, close deals sooner, and...
ezCater Supports Underrepresented Groups with New Supplier Diversity Program
ezCater aims to help connect customers with small businesses and restaurants owned by underrepresented groups. The initiative is part of the catering company’s new supplier diversity program. The program includes adding filters that provide more search options...Danielle Porto Parra, SVP of Marketing, Focus Brands
Danielle Porto Parra, SVP of Marketing, GoTo Foods (formerly Focus Brands) Danielle Porto Parra is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for GoTo Foods, overseeing Marketing & Culinary for Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, Carvel, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest...Anna Tauzin, Head of Marketing, Big Chicken
Anna Tauzin Head of Marketing, Big Chicken Anna Tauzin is the Fractional Head of Marketing for Big Chicken, the star-powered chicken chain founded by Shaquille O’Neal, JRS Hospitality and Authentic Brands Group. In her role with the company, Tauzin oversees the...Cynthia Hollen, CEO, Mavi.io
Cynthia Hollen CEO, Mavi.io Cynthia Hollen is a retail technology innovator with a 20-year track record of creating Omnitailing solutions that bring great shopping experiences to consumers across channels and platforms. In 2021, she co-founded Mavi.io, the maker of...Ashley Elzinga, Director of Sustainability and Outreach, Foodservice Packaging Institute
Ashley Elzinga Director, Sustainability & Outreach, Foodservice Packaging Institute ...Michael O’Hanlon, Chief Partnership Officer, ezCater
Mike O’Hanlon Chief Partnership Officer, ezCater Mike O’Hanlon has over 20 years of experience in general management, business development, partnerships and corporate finance. Mike joined ezCater in 2018 and is responsible for managing relationships with over...Amir Hudda, CEO, Qu
Amir Hudda CEO, Qu Amir Hudda is a technology entrepreneur who has founded and grown four startups in the past 20 years. During that period, Amir has raised over $100M in equity (public and private markets) and debt transactions; acquired, scaled, restructured and...
Outstanding Operators
Food On Demand Outstanding Operators features restaurant brands with innovative operations that are taking creative paths to success with delivery and all things off-premises.