Quick-service restaurant operators seeking to navigate the evolving industry landscape will gain critical insights into technology, operations, marketing and menu innovation at #QSRNext, a half-day virtual summit hosted by Networld Media Group, the publishers of FastCasual.com and QSRWeb.com.
Scheduled for Nov. 12, 2025, #QSRNext offers a series of 20-minute, back-to-back sessions designed to equip busy fast-food executives with actionable strategies to drive profitability and enhance customer experience, said host Cherryh Cansler, publisher of FastCasua.com.
Featured panelists include:
- Jackie Secor, COO, Taco John’s.
- Rohan Shearer, SVP, chief administrative officer, Sbarro.
- James O’Reilly, CEO, Ascent Hospitality.
- Shak Turner, director of Franchise Expansion, Wienersnitzel’s.
- Allison Lauenstein, president, QSR Division, FAT Brands,
- Jake Berchtold, COO, FAT Brands, Fast Casual Division.
- More speaker announcements coming soon.
“These executives from ‘in the trenches’ will share their expertise and provide practical takeaways, and the virtual format allows for convenient participation, ensuring that leaders gain valuable knowledge without extensive time commitments,” Cansler said.
The summit is free for qualified restaurant operators and owners. Register here.
Key areas of focus will include current and future menu trends, exploring everything from plant-based options and global flavors to customization and the impact of technology on culinary offerings. The summit will also address innovative delivery strategies and the cutting-edge technology driving them, as well as best practices for optimizing loyalty and e-commerce platforms to boost revenue and customer retention.
Additionally, sessions will cover crucial aspects of leadership development, strategies for managing organizational change, and methods for empowering high-performing teams, all aimed at helping restaurants maintain profitability in a competitive market.
About Networld Media Group
Founded in 2000, Networld Media Group is a leading media communications company specializing in digital media, events and associations in the technology, restaurant, banking, and retail industries. Its media brands include ATMmarketplace.com, DigitalSignageToday.com, FastCasual.com, KioskMarketplace.com, QSRweb.com, RetailCustomerExperience.com and RewardsThatMatter.com. Events under the Networld umbrella include the Fast Casual Executive Summit, Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit and Restaurant Catering Workshop.
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