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California Restaurant Show Program-at-a-Glance

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All sessions, demos and competitions, with the exception of the Restaurant Management 201 workshop, are included with your show admission, and take place right on the show floor, to maximize your time at the show.

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Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 1157
  1. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 1157
    Chef Nina Curtis is a celebrated professional in plant-based cuisine, named one of the 25 Top Women in Foodservice and Hospitality for 2024. With over two decades of culinary excellence, she has redef ...
  2. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 1157
    Stephanie Izard, recipient of James Beard Best Chef: Great Lakes and Food & Wine Best New Chef, is the Executive Chef and Owner of Girl & the Goat, Little Goat, Duck Duck Goat, and Cabra in Chicago, a ...
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    Chefs Joshua Washburn & Rodrigo Morales Entrée name – Tart Cherry Confit Duck Leg Calabrian Chili Tart Cherry and Orange Glaze Confit Duck Leg Ancient Grains With Dried Apricots, Cranberry,  Pistachio ...

    Sponsored by:

    Sysco

Educational Theater 1101
  1. Educational Theater 1101
    Embark on a heartfelt journey with a husband-wife duo at our seminar! Learn firsthand tips to thrive in your restaurant's debut year, resilient strategies to weather storms, the vital role of a suppor ...
  2. Educational Theater 1101
    Financial reports can be intimidating. The secret? Your financials are just a recipe. They reflect how you’ve run your business. And like a recipe, if you know how to read and use them, you can tweak ...
Educational Theater 1135
  1. Educational Theater 1135
    This step-by-step plan will help you: take boring and average service to friendly and enthusiastic, turn your employees into team members, enhance your servers into sellers, and allow you to build a r ...
  2. Educational Theater 1135
    Fed up with your restaurant's social media not cutting it? Discover 7 dynamite strategies to revamp your online presence, making your guests rave and rush back for more. Start winning on social today! ...
  3. Educational Theater 1135
    Are you paralyzed by the idea of food & wine pairing and the mystery of “the rules"? Well, get ready to free yourself as we play with our food! Come learn the art and science behind perfect pairings w ...
Educational Theater 1634
  1. Educational Theater 1634
    The old guard is out and the new guard is in! The restaurant industry will have up to 5 different generations in the workforce, it is important to know how to manage, engage and retain them to keep yo ...
  2. Educational Theater 1634
    Welcome to 'Pathway to Prosperity,' where we focus on training managers for long-term team success. Discover why managers are crucial for keeping teams together and learn practical skills to support t ...
  3. Educational Theater 1634
    Ever felt like leadership is just one long ordeal of chasing people down for things? Or have you avoided taking on a leadership position because you just did NOT want to be the one with a million thin ...
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    Many restaurants spend lots of money on Marketing "experiments" in hopes of getting new customers. Problem is, most if not all of these efforts are Not trackable and there is no proof of return on inv ...
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    Using soft skills training to develop a self motivated, engaged and successful team. 1. Mindset, Routine, and Communication are the foundation to a leadership team that can drive your business 2. The ...
Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 1157
  1. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 1157
    Glenn has a passion for helping out with causes close to his heart. He is a founding member of Chefs Feeding Kids – a non- profit group made up of professional chefs and restaurant owners dedicated to ...
  2. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 1157
    Rocco DiSpirito is a distinguished American chef, celebrated for his James Beard Award-winning culinary skills and as an author of fourteen acclaimed books, including three that have reached #1 on the ...
  3. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 1157
    Sysco Chefs Steven Mary & Ernesto Sanchez will prepare Seasonal Market Vegetable Risotto

    Sponsored by:

    Sysco

Educational Theater 1101
  1. Educational Theater 1101

    In her 12th consecutive year, industry expert and trends watcher Mareya Ibrahim-Jones (aka Chef Mareya) reveals the hottest trends in the food and beverage landscape and how to leverage them to skyrocket sales in your business.

    - The top 8 trends in food and beverage right now

    - How to leverage them to skyrocket sales in your business

    - How to expand your offerings to meet the needs of the fastest growing demographic

    - How to use the power of social media to create demand and go 'viral'

  2. Educational Theater 1101
    This session includes a rundown on the recent reform bill, proactive solutions that will reduce the likelihood of a painful lawsuit, and what to do if you receive a PAGA letter.  Presenters include CR ...
  3. Educational Theater 1101
    In the high-stakes world of food service operations, online reviews can be a double-edged sword—capable of elevating or damaging a restaurant's reputation overnight. "The Recipe to a Reputation Reboot ...
Educational Theater 1135
  1. Educational Theater 1135
    Join us as we explore pressing topics currently impacting our industry. This is a great opportunity to gain insights from our expert panel and engage in meaningful discussions.
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    The guest experience is created through a culmination of events throughout the guest visit. These events all impact each other, and result in a “domino effect” which can lead to a negative guest exper ...
  3. Educational Theater 1135
    The restaurant industry relies on women, yet they face ownership and capital challenges. Addressing these disparities is essential for sustainable innovation and growth. Our panel will explore women's ...
  4. Educational Theater 1135
    Are you ready to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of workplace safety? In this dynamic session, we'll delve into the ins and outs of California's groundbreaking Workplace Violence Prevention Law, ...
Educational Theater 1634
  1. Educational Theater 1634
    Shawn Walchef shares his experience and expertise on leveraging social media storytelling to build a powerful brand presence. Attendees will learn how to create engaging content that resonates with au ...
  2. Educational Theater 1634
    The presentation "Culture is King: Attracting/Retaining Employees by Being Cooler Than the Competition" focuses on how a vibrant workplace culture can attract and keep top talent. It explores practica ...
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    Beginning in January 2026, restaurants will be required to have traceability information for many foods and ingredients. This session describes the rule, several challenges, and what we are doing to h ...
  4. Educational Theater 1634
    This session will be the introduction into restuarant finances. It will talk about which financial reports are most important, and how to read a P&L and find the commit pitfalls. Lastly, it will discu ...
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    This session presents ways restaurants are working harder not smarter, spinning wheels and letting the chips fall losing them sales and profit opportunities every shift, every day.
RM201 Workshop Room 309
  1. RM201 Workshop Room 309
    This brand-new workshop will guide you and your entire management team through the process of becoming a cohesive team with strong leadership.  It's an in-depth management training workshop that will ...
Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 1157
  1. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 1157
    Witness culinary genius in taking the every day items that can be found on menus, like Cheeseburgers, Grilled Cheeses, Breakfast Sandwiches & Queso, and the transformation with 1-2 simple ingredients ...
  2. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 1157
    This year's Rapid Fire Challenge theme is Sizzling Skirt Steak, sponsored by Sysco!  We are thrilled to invite you to showcase your culinary skills at this exciting event that celebrates the art of st ...

    Sponsored by:

    Sysco

Educational Theater 1101
  1. Educational Theater 1101
    As of January 2024, certain California food service operations are required to donate their excess edible food to non-profit organizations. Join us to learn about key elements and practical strategies ...
  2. Educational Theater 1101
    Discover the essential SMS and email strategies to boost your brand’s engagement and revenue. We will discuss the journey from a first-time customer to a loyal customer and the messages that retain cu ...
  3. Educational Theater 1101
    "Seamless Synergy: Integrating Delivery Tech for Modern Restaurant Success" explores the integration of POS systems, effective online ordering strategies, branded delivery packaging, leveraging delive ...
Educational Theater 1135
  1. Educational Theater 1135
    This is a must attend session for both existing restaurant owners facing a lease renewal negotiation and new start-up restaurant tenants leasing space for the first time. Learn the 13 costly mistakes ...
  2. Educational Theater 1135
    Every day another food service company is incorporating AI into their operations, but what does that mean for leadership and management? Kyle Samuels dives into the world of AI and how it is impacting ...
  3. Educational Theater 1135
    Purchasing is a big part of the overall restaurant operations. How a restaurant makes purchases and how guests purchase their meals can often create serious pain points. Many times, these pain points ...
Educational Theater 1634
  1. Educational Theater 1634
    The "How to" on creating an effective direct mail campaign. Learn 1.) What is direct mail and how is it profitable for restaurants 2.) Types of Direct Mail Advertising 3.) Tips on how to make it succe ...
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    Leading With the Right Mindset: Managing vs Leading vs Coaching is the art of using a manager, leader, and coach mindset in situations to help yield the ultimate results in conversations, challenges, ...
RM201 Workshop Room 309
  1. RM201 Workshop Room 309
    This brand-new workshop will guide you and your entire management team through the process of becoming a cohesive team with strong leadership.  It's an in-depth management training workshop that will ...

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