FSTEC Conference

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, CA

FSTEC is the industry's most comprehensive technology conference and the only event of its kind focused exclusively on both commercial and noncommercial foodservice. With more than 1,400 top-level executives in attendance, this three-day event is a powerful platform for emerging companies and technologies to not only launch into the marketplace, but gain real traction. It's not just about the latest gadgets; FSTEC is unmatched when it comes to interaction, information exchange and delivering true business-building solutions.  

Suppliers

Brandy Mulcahy | bmulcahy@winsightmedia.com 480-337-3426

Operators

Mark Hatch | mhatch@winsightmedia.com | 480-337-3419

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Technology

Kevin Hochman reveals what’s on Chili’s tech wish list

The new Brinker International CEO wants to invest in tools that can help the business today, not in five years.

Workforce

Tech's labor benefits may be different from what you think

Reality Check: Technology's big payback isn't eliminating jobs, it's making current job holders happier.

The Bottom Line: The difficult operating environment has pushed more operators to adopt technology to boost sales and save on labor. But many of these moves are defensive.

The virtual brand now has a popular brick-and-mortar location. But will the chain franchise?

FSTEC attendees got a preview of what's next in ghost kitchens, loyalty programs and digital attempts to help with labor.

Restaurants are more eager than ever to use customer data. But getting that information from delivery service providers or other tech companies remains a challenge.

Day One of the FSTEC technology conference served up a slew of jaw-droppers about current industry issues, from labor to supply chain to virtual concepts and ghost kitchens.

Restaurant Community is an online platform dedicated to providing insights and networking to restaurant industry professionals.

The fast casual’s redesigned app was created to “balance speed and joy,” Cava’s CEO said.

A new virtual community on restaurant technology will feature more than 40 speakers over several weeks.

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