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Come join us for Year 2 of the Women in Restaurant Leadership Summit! Registration is now open here: https://lnkd.in/e8bmDF5J And you can explore more here: https://lnkd.in/gM9CvmAF Hope to see you in Nashville!

Discover the interesting trends, new ideas, and sensory activities that will redefine value and excite consumers in 2025.

Brand perception is the ultimate differentiator in today’s competitive quick-serve landscape. While there are many ways to boost brand perception, one avenue often overlooked is innovating your cleaning process. In this webinar, Kaivac, Inc. and QSR Mag team up to reveal how to activate your brand image with cleaning processes that are more efficient, less physically demanding, and even enjoyable for employees. Empowering your workforce with these practices transforms them into brand advocates and positions your brand to stand out in the market. Attendees of this webinar will be able to: - Enhance brand loyalty through image-driven cleanliness. - Transform cleaning from a chore to a source of pride. - Empower every employee to be a brand advocate.

Chipotle Mexican Grill today will open its 1,000th "Chipotlane." What started out as an idea to open access has turned into a game-changing development strategy, and one that's only going to ramp up into the future.

It’s essential to start off on the right foot by integrating the robot properly into your operation and optimizing its use for what you want it to do, writes Dale Walsh.

Former Starbucks CFO Patrick Grismer has been appointed board chair as Panera prepares for a potential IPO. Additionally, the company added ex-Bloomin’ Brands CEO David Deno to the board and made him chair of the audit committee.

Shannon Hennessy, CEO of Habit Burger & Grill, has been announced as the opening keynote speaker for the 2025 Women in Restaurant Leadership (WiRL) Together Summit! Hennessy joined Yum! Brands in 2020 as CFO of KFC’s Global Division, where she played a pivotal role in driving growth and profitability. She later became president of The Habit Burger Grill, focusing on enhancing the business model through margin improvements and digital sales expansion. In 2023, Hennessy stepped into the role of CEO, setting out to break the “craft ceiling” and position The Habit as a global better-burger powerhouse. A trailblazer in talent diversity and development, Hennessy has led initiatives that have reshaped the leadership landscape. In a WiRL digital exclusive interview with QSR magazine earlier this year, she shared her passion for empowering others to trust their instincts and take bold steps in their careers. The Women in Restaurant Leadership (WiRL) Together Summit brings together female leaders from across the industry to inspire connection, foster mentorship, and offer actionable career advice. Join us in Nashville on February 19–20, where Hennessy will take the stage to elevate, educate, and empower women in the restaurant industry. Register today at: https://lnkd.in/gM9CvmAF

Restaurant owners today face the tough challenge of balancing profitability, rising costs, and inflation-weary guests. Jeff Weinstein, former CEO of Wise Sons & Vitaligent, understands these struggles firsthand. On December 5th, he’ll share how to leverage technology to cut labor costs, reduce overhead, and drive top-line growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business! Save your seat: https://lnkd.in/e86EhyXN

The Adventure Zone combines trampolines and Ninja Run courses to offer safer, more engaging play for kids while meeting evolving family expectations.

Whataburger’s continued success goes beyond the burgers and customer loyalty—it’s also about the incredible women leading the charge in its growth and evolution. From redefining innovation to enhancing operations and strengthening community ties, these leaders are shaping the future of this beloved brand.