Drew Brees to keynote FSTec

Drew Brees is best known as the Super Bowl-winning quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, but, as a franchisee of the Jimmy John’s fast-casual sandwich chain, he’s no stranger to the restaurant business. He’ll share his insights on leadership in both realms in a keynote address on Monday afternoon at FSTec.

In a keynote session themed, “Insights from the Gridiron and the Grill,” Brees will be interviewed on the conference’s main stage by chairman Rob Grimes.

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