April 14-16, 2024  |  Los Angeles, CA

Now more than ever, restaurant leaders must be willing to challenge their assumptions.

 
Embrace the future at RestaurantSpaces

Fall ’23 lineup included

Jonathan Neman

Jonathan Neman

CEO

sweetgreen
Sam Nazarian

Sam Nazarian

Chairman & CEO

sbe & C3
Tabassum Zalotrawala

Tabassum Zalotrawala

Chief Development Officer

McDonald’s
Phil Crawford

Phil Crawford

Chief Technology Officer

CKE
Mike Hancock

Mike Hancock

President

Firehouse Subs
Melissa Ng

Melissa Ng

SVP, Design and Construction

CAVA
Benjamin Calleja

Benjamin Calleja

Founder & Chief Experience Officer

Livit
Kim Ellis

Kim Ellis

Chief Development Officer

Scooter’s Coffee
Ricky Velez

Ricky Velez

Comedian /

Actor
Joseph Ortiz

Joseph Ortiz

President & COO

Farmer Boys
Troy Tracy

Troy Tracy

Brand President & COO

Ascent Hospitality Management
Dan Simpson

Dan Simpson

CEO

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
Nick Nanakos

Nick Nanakos

CEO

The Food Company
Vishal Agarwal

Vishal Agarwal

Founder & CEO

ItsaCheckmate
Dave Jenkins

Dave Jenkins

VP, Digital Technologies

Iterate.ai
Juan Martinez

Juan Martinez

Principal & Founder

Profitality Labor Guru
Andy Schillig

Andy Schillig

Director

Visual Graphics Systems
Much More

Much More

To be announced

Soon!

Check out who’s spoken at RestaurantSpaces over the years…

VIEW PAST SPEAKERS

Topics we’ve recently explored

Rethinking the Customer Journey for a New Era

How Automation + Robotics Will Transform Restaurants

Unlocking the Unrealized Potential of Data

Piloting and Testing New Formats

Removing Friction at the Drive-Thru & Pickup

Translating Brand Vision into Physical Spaces

Tackling Costs in Restaurant Development & Design

Strategies and Tech to Alleviate Labor Pressures

Sustainability Innovation at Scale

…and more TBA!

Intimate and Carefully Curated

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Limited to 250 industry leaders

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Engage in meaningful conversations

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Establish genuine relationships that take your business to the next level.

CHECK OUT HIGHLIGHTS FROM

A Recent Retreat

Check out pics from RestaurantSpaces Fall!

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Where you’ll be

The Langham Huntington | Los Angeles, CA

The Langham Huntington Pasadena, named to the Top 10 Hotels in Southern California by Conde Nast Traveler, is a luxury hotel that originally opened as a seasonal winter resort in the early 1900s—today, the hotel is open year-round. The hotel is located in Oak Knoll, one of the most elegant neighborhoods in Pasadena.

WHAT OUR FRIENDS SAY

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What you guys do is simply amazing. Bringing these people together and letting them share ideas and learn from one another… that’s how we’re all gonna win.

 CEO – Taco Bell   

Agenda

SUNDAY

APRIL 14

11:00am Welcome!

12:15pm Networking Activities

6:00pm Cocktail Reception

7:30pm Opening Night Program

MONDAY

APRIL 15

6:30am Group Run

7:15am Breakfast

8:00am Keynote

9:00am Sourcing Session

10:30am State of the Industry Debate

11:30am Sourcing Session

12:30pm Networking Lunch

1:30pm Innovation Talks

2:30pm Sourcing Session

4:00pm  MasterMind Roundtables

4:45pm Happy Hour Fireside Chat

6:00pm RestaurantSpaces Rocks! // Downtown

TUESDAY

APRIL 16

7:45am Breakfast

8:30am Innovation Talks

9:45am Sourcing Session

10:30am Panel Discussion

11:15am Innovation Talks

11:45am MasterMind Roundtables

12:45pm Closing Lunch

Wanna join us?

ATTEND

(Restaurant Chain Exec)

Qualified restaurant chain execs attend at no cost. Registration includes accommodations for two nights, full meals and access to all networking excursions.

PARTNER

(INDUSTRY VENDOR)

Partnering with RestaurantSpaces is a great way to get your company in front of the best of restaurant development, design, and technology leaders.

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FAQ

When and where does the event take place?

April 14 – 16, 2023 at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, CA.

Who attends the event?

RestaurantSpaces is by invitation-only and open to restaurant chain development, design + technology leaders and industry vendors.

I’m a restaurant executive and would like to attend. How do I register and what's included?

Registration is complimentary for qualified executives and includes 2 nights’ accommodation (Sunday and Monday), full meals (Sunday dinner – Tuesday lunch) and access to the entire program. Click here to request an invite.

I’m an industry vendor and would like to attend. How can I get involved?

Industry vendors can participate in RestaurantSpaces by becoming a Partner. Click here to submit a request and a member of our team will reach out shortly to discuss available options. 

What is your cancellation policy?
Registration is complimentary…what’s the catch?
There is no catch, but we do require a $1 processing fee and you must agree to our cancellation policy. Please read it closely below as there are fees if you cancel within a month of the event. This is because we are committing ($$) to your accommodations, meals and activities that are non-refundable to us within a month of the event. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask us!
 
Cancellation Policy for Complimentary Registrations:
  • Less than 4 weeks prior to the event (March 17, 2024) – cancellations received after this date are subject to a $499 cancellation fee. Fees will be waived if a suitable replacement from your organization is sent.
  • Less than 1 week prior to the event (April 7, 2024) – cancellations received after this date are subject to a $999 cancellation fee. Fees will be waived if a suitable replacement from your organization is sent.
Can my spouse attend the events?

Your spouse is welcome to come along with you and enjoy the resort while you are at the event. You can register your spouse to attend the Monday night party once our Attendee portal is open. If space allows, we will open up the Sunday networking events to spouses the week prior to the event. Guest fees apply for both.

What is the dress code?
The entire event is casual (no suit or jacket required). We recommend bringing a sweater or light jacket for evening outdoor events and sessions that take place inside air-conditioned ballrooms.