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RESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR 2024

October 1, 2024 | Salt Lake City, Utah

IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
158 days : 22 hours : 25 minutes : 52 seconds

Get real advice, tools
& playbooks for growth
and scale.

The journey for operators with 2-20 units is a tough one. Where do you turn? Who do you talk to for advice when you are not like the “big guys” in the industry. Savory has decided to invest into YOU-to educate the market how to take this journey from 2 units to 20, and beyond, with or without us.

A rising tide lifts all
boats, and we want
everyone to win.

Last year, we discussed important topics and current trends such as how to deal with supply chain shortages, labor challenges, building a core team, raising capital and more. Join our team, industry veterans like you, and people you can relate with at this original event for restaurant owners and operators only.

Get real advice, tools
& playbooks for growth
and scale.

The journey for operators with 2-20 units is a tough one. Where do you turn? Who do you talk to for advice when you are not like the “big guys” in the industry. Savory has decided to invest into YOU-to educate the market how to take this journey from 2 units to 20, and beyond, with or without us.

A rising tide lifts all
boats, and we want
everyone to win.

Last year, we discussed important topics and current trends such as how to deal with supply chain shortages, labor challenges, building a core team, raising capital and more. Join our team, industry veterans like you, and people you can relate with at this original event for restaurant owners and operators only.

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The restaurant industry is hard enough, so to get a little glimpse of knowledge, little nuggets, has been extremely helpful

Chase WardropSwig
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This is our third year in a row. We learn a lot every time we come out here about supply chain, marketing, operations, h.r., everything.

Justin SmithBatch and Box
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For us to come to this workshop for free and receive all this information and all these specialists, it's just been a wealth of knowledge that's well worth our time.

Meghann SmithBatch and Box
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I've been to quite a bit of conferences, but not one that basically everyone in here is ultimately a peer.

Daniella SeniorColada Shop
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Came out last year not knowing anybody and it was such an amazing experience. This year I brought my whole team.

Amir MostafaviSouth Block
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Coming to Restaurantology is giving us that insight on what mistakes to avoid as we start to go from 1 to 2 and 2 to 3.

Teddy MyersPretty Decent Concepts

2023 AGENDA

8:15 AM | WELCOME

Caitlin Hansen, Shauna & Andrew Smith

8:25 AM | PEAK THE PEAK: Maximizing Sales During Peak Times

SHAUNA SMITH
SAVORY | CEO

LARRY THOMAS
Hash Kitchen | VP of Operations

ROB ERTMANN
Mo’ Bettah’s | CEO

9:05 AM | DEMOTING & PROMOTING LEADERS:
When and How to do Both

JESSICA MOYER
Savory | VP Learning & Development

CHASE WARDROP
Swig | COO

CASSIE GHAFFAR
Ordinary Concepts & Saigon
Hustle | Founder

9:45 AM | DOUBLE TAPPING THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA:
Strategies for Effective Engagement and Community Building

DYLAN ROEDER
Swig | CMO

CHRIS BURNS
The Cereal Killerz
Kitchen/CKCC | Owner

CHRIS CONRAN
Cupbop | Digital Managing Director

10:25 AM | SHOW ME THE MONEY:
Strategies for Funding Growth and Scaling Your Business

ANDREW SMITH
Savory | Fund Managing Partner

 

ANDREW PESKOE
Attorney | Chairman of the Golenbock
law firm, Investor in Hospitality, Media
and Technology

DAVID STAHL
Middle Market Banking | President

ASHISH SETH
Harrington Park Advisors | Founder
& Managing Director
.

11:00 AM | SYSCO PRO-TIP

JOSH BOSHARD
Savory | COO

JIM RINSEM
Sysco | National VP

Lea Walters
Sysco | North Market Vice President |
Sysco Corporation Emerging Concepts |
Business Development

11:10 | BREAK

11:25 AM | BOOSTING SALES THROUGH ONLINE ORDERING:
Simple Strategies for Streamlined Success

OTTO OTHMAN
PINCHO Burger & Kebabs | CEO
& CO-FOUNDER

AMIR MOSTAFAVI
South Block | CEO & Founder

CLAY DOVER
Velvet Taco | CEO, President
& Taco Maker

12:00 AM | COCA-COLA PRO-TIP

12:05 | LUNCH

12:45 PM | ECOLAB PRO-TIP

12:55 PM | SWIG ACQUISITION INSIGHTS
A Buyer’s Take on What Makes a Business Valuable

ANDREW SMITH
Savory | Fund Managing Partner

DAVE SMITH
The Larry H. Miller Company |
Managing Partner

IAN MCDONALD
The Larry H. Miller Company | CFO

1:35 PM | FOUNDER STORIES:
Navigating True Growth and Scale

ALONSO CASTAÑEDA
Savory | VP, Brand Development
& Strategy

JOEY MAGGIORE
The Maggiore Group | Restaurateur,
Chef, Concept Creator

BRANDON HUNT
Via 313 Pizzeria | Co-Founder

ALESSANDRO BIGGI
Avo | CEO
.

2:15 PM | REAL COSTS, REAL CHALLENGES:
Tackling the Epidemic of Real Estate and Construction Costs

BRAD GILES
Savory | VP, Real Estate

KEITH SMITH
Venture Construction Company | VP

GREG EICKHOLT
Torchy’s Tacos | Director of Real
Estate Development

2:55 PM | THE ROI OF BRAND IDENTITY:
Refreshing and Maximizing your Brand Persona

CASSANDRA MOORE
Savory | Senior Designer

JOSH MERRELL
Savory | Creative Director

3:30 | CONCLUSION AND SNACKS

Event Pricing

100% COVERED BY SAVORY FUND

*Up to 3 guests will be covered by Savory Fund. Additional seats may be requested but not guaranteed.

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