All Sessions Now On-Demand
Despite the challenges we have all faced in 2020, we at Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurants Rise, and MUFSO, have so much to be grateful for. Quite simply, we are thankful for our community! Restaurants Rise is filled with diverse and impactful leaders shaping the future of foodservice. Thank you to our partners and participants who helped bring more diverse voices and ideas to our community. We know we play an important role in facilitating critical conversations that can drive diversity, equity and inclusion in foodservice, and we appreciate all the perspectives shared – from the C-suite to the Chef-Owner to the end customers across the country. Join us in gratitude during these impactful Restaurants Rise sessions. Available now on demand! |
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The Restaurant Industry's Role in Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice A no nonsense discussion on how the restaurant industry can achieve greater success through understanding and embracing its role in cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and supporting social justice within the communities served. View Session Here |
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| James H. Pogue II, Ph.D JP Enterprises LLC |
| Patti Simpson Chief People Officer Union Square Hospitality Group |
| Chip Wade President Union Square Hospitality Group |
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In the Kitchen Live: The Passion of Food & Service Join senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn as he brings NRN's popular podcast live as an all-star panel of operators and chefs discussing the importance of food and building community—especially in the current environment. View Session Here |
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| Tamearra Dyson Chef/Owner Souley Vegan |
| Kenny Frasch Owner Hop Knot |
| Carleen King Owner Carmi Soul Food |
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Consumer Roundtable: Understanding Evolving Needs in the Age of COVID Do you want to better understand the consumer in this ever-changing foodservice environment? If so, attend this 60-minute roundtable discussion with consumers across the country who answered your questions about what concerns them and motivates them when dining out-of-home in the age of COVID-19. View Session Here |
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| Marci Needham VP, Insights & Category Management Ventura Foods |
| Paul Fiorentino VP of Culinary and Operator Support Services Ventura Foods |
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Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership Restaurant franchising has produced more successful Black business owners than any other industry. Having successful, competitive businesses in their communities is the best way to improve outcomes for Black people. With support from PepsiCo, MFHA is launching “Pathways to Black Ownership”, a social equity approach to increase Black restaurant ownership through franchising. View Session Here |
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| Gerry Fernandez President and Founder Multicultural Foodservice Hospitality Alliance |
| Karim Webb Co-Founder PCF Restaurant Management |
| Peter Cancro CEO Jersey Mike’s Subs |
| Hugh Roth Senior Vice President PepsiCo Global Foodservice Division |
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| | THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSORS |
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