Each leader will attend the summit to accept an award and share leadership experience, strategies and a few lessons learned along the way.
The fast casual industry is known as the restaurant sector’s great innovator. Never afraid to explore technology, test new menu trends or enhance operations, these brands have inspired QSRs, casual and fine-dining concepts to make similar changes in order to fuel growth.
That would not be possible, however, without the blood, sweat and tears of the men and women, who lead them each day. Their vision and leadership inspired us last year to launch the Fast Casual Hall of Fame, and we are honored to recognize the 2023 Class at this year’sFast Casual Executive Summit, being held Oct. 8-10 in Louisville.
They include:
- Laura Rea Dickey, CEO, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
- Bill Phelps, CEO, Dave’s Hot Chicken.
- Charles Watson, CEO, Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
Each leader will attend the summit on Oct. 8, where they’ll take the stage to accept the award and share leadership experience, strategies as well as a few lessons learned along the way. A cocktail reception will follow the short ceremony, which is included in all event tickets.
Register here to attend the summit.
The FastCasual Hall of Fame’s inaugural class was honored at last year’s summit in Indianapolis and included:
- Former Fazoli’s CEO Carl Howard.
- Former Panera CEO Blaine Hurst.
- Native Foods CEO Carin Stutz.
About Networld Media Group
Founded in 2000, Networld Media Group is a leading business-to-business (B2B) media communications company specializing in digital media, associations and events in the tech, banking, retail and food service industries. Online properties include ATMmarketplace.com, DigitalSignageToday.com, FastCasual.com, KioskMarketplace.com, FoodTruckOperator.com, QSRweb.com, PizzaMarketplace.com, RetailCustomerExperience.com, VendingTimes.com and BiblicalLeadership.com. Annual events include the Fast Casual Executive Summit, the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, the Bank Customer Experience Summit (BCX), the Interactive Customer Experience Summit (ICX) and the Self-Service Innovation Summit.
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