It is my pleasure to invite you to attend the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit that will be held in Louisville on April 9-11, 2018 at the brand new Omni Louisville. Kentucky Restaurant Association is a partner in this event.

The Summit explores how restaurants can leverage innovation in a variety of forms as a catalyst for growth. Franchisors and franchisees will discover how to be more progressive in many areas of their businesses to attract both investors and customers.

Session topicsinclude:

• There’s More at Risk Than Just Food Safety: Lessons from Restaurant Data Breaches
• Conquering the Industry’s Top 5 Revenue Drainers
• Taking Your Brand to the Streets
• A Look at Legality: What to Consider in Franchise Negotiations
• Using Mixology to Liven Up Your Menu
• Joining the Clean-Movement Trend without Losing Profit and Customers
• Is Your Culture Making Your Leadership Quit?
• Where is Digital Marketing Headed: What Eggs Should I Put in Which Baskets?

Speakers and panelistsinclude:

• Stacy Brown | Founder | Chicken Salad Chick
• Chris Cheek | Chief Development Officer | Newk’s Eatery
• John Hughes | Brand Ambassador | Jersey Mike’s
• Scott Iversen | VP of Marketing | Toppers Pizza
• Donna Josephson | SVP & CMO | Corner Bakery Cafe
• Dennie Laney | VP of Training & People Dev. | MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
• Shannon Salupo | Corporate Beverage Manager | Quaker Steak & Lube
• Steve Weigel | CEO | Cerca Trova Restaurant Concepts

Registration is open, and Early Bird pricing is in effect until Nov. 17. As a member of the KRA, you will get an extra $150 off the Early Bird rate for qualified attendees! Please note that suppliers and franchise broker/consultants fees are not eligible for this discount. To get your additional discount, use this promo code when registering: KRA150

This is an event you won't want to miss!

Stacy Roof President & CEO Kentucky Restaurant Association