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REGISTRATION OPENS AT 7:00 AM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 | 7:30AM | HALE CENTRE THEATRE | 900 MONROE ST, SANDY, UT 84070
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September 26

JOIN US AT THE HALE

September 26

Let’s talk.
Operator to Operator.

Restaurantology® is the only conference in the industry hosted by operators, for operators. As an emerging restaurant brand, you need advice, tips and tricks pertinent to your growth journey. And there’s no better place to find that wisdom and know-how than with emerging operators in the same trenches you are. 

One day. Endless learning.

For the 5th year in a row, Savory will bring together over 500 operators, founders, and executives of the most exciting emerging brands during a jam-packed 24-hour timeframe. We know it’s tough (and costly!) to leave the trenches for conferences, so we keep it deliciously tight. And the best part? It costs you nothing. Savory covers it all: food, registration, parking. Come meet any of the 80 team members from Savory. Ask us questions. Discover how we break through market barriers. Us restauranters need to stick together, so let’s lift the tide! 

Let’s talk.
Operator to Operator.

Restaurantology® is the only conference in the industry hosted by operators, for operators. As an emerging restaurant brand, you need advice, tips and tricks pertinent to your growth journey. And there’s no better place to find that wisdom and know-how than with emerging operators in the same trenches you are. 

One day. Endless learning.

For the 5th year in a row, Savory will bring together over 500 operators, founders, and executives of the most exciting emerging brands during a jam-packed 24-hour timeframe. We know it’s tough (and costly!) to leave the trenches for conferences, so we keep it deliciously tight. And the best part? It costs you nothing. Savory covers it all: food, registration, parking. Come meet any of the 80 team members from Savory. Ask us questions. Discover how we break through market barriers. Us restauranters need to stick together, so let’s lift the tide! 

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

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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