Innovating the Restaurant Environment
Optional Activity: Architecture Cruise
Cruise route goes along the main stem, a short way up the North Branch, a short way down the South Branch, and returns on the Main Stem up to the Lake. Highlights include The Wrigley Building, The Apple Store, River Cottages, The Old Post Office, and Willis Tower. A journey through the heart of the city, introducing passengers to Chicago’s legendary architecture, narrated by a professionally trained architectural guide. A continental breakfast and registration will run from 8:45-9:30am, we will depart the hotel at 9:30am. We will return to the hotel by 1:30pm. Beverages on board the boat and lunch afterwards, included. We suggest bringing a warm jacket depending on the weather. Pre-registration required.
Optional Activity: Wrigley Field Tour
You will experience the beauty, charm and historic features fans have come to know and love, all while learning about our majestic ballpark that has captivated baseball fans for more than 100 years. Exclusive Tour of Wrigley Field to include Dug out, Field, Upper Deck, Bleachers, Outfield “Every baseball fan must go see Wrigley”! A continental breakfast and registration will run from 9:00-9:45am, we will depart the hotel at 9:45am. We will return to the hotel by 2:00pm. Lunch at the stadium included. Pre-registration required.
Arrival Ground Transportation
Panel Discussion: What’s your Brand Story?
Moderator: Ken Stolls, Industry Expert
Panelists:
Marci Rude, Vice President, Development
Jiwon McCartney, CEO & Founder
New Chain Executive Orientation
Meet with New Chain Executives and learn to navigate our on-site technology.
Supplier Reception and Orientation
Hear from a Chain Executive about their experience at RestaurantPoint East. Meet with other Suppliers and learn to navigate our on-site technology.
Chain Executive Introduction/Reception
Join your peers, meet your boardroom peer group and discuss what’s top of mind!
Opening Keynote:
See Change Clearly: Conquering Change for Competitive Advantage
Jacob Green
Group Breakfast
Suppliers are welcome to stay until 9:00am
Chain Executive Group Meeting
Boardroom Presentations
Break
Panel Discussion: Building for Tomorrow, not just for Today
Moderator: Ryan Hatfield, Vice President of Design and Construction
Panelists:
Andrew Bello, Vice President, Strategic Concept Development and Construction
Kevin Kilgore, Vice President, Design and Construction
Gregg Lollis, Senior Director, Design
Break
Break
Group Breakfast
Suppliers are welcome to stay until 9:00 a.m.
Chain Executive Group Meeting
Boardroom Presentations
Break
Break
Closing Cocktail Reception
Closing Dinner Celebration and Entertainment
Celebrate a successful week at RestaurantPoint East!
We’ll close out the Event with dueling piano’s playing all your favorite tunes!
Airport Departure Shuttle and Grab & Go Breakfast
Complimentary transportation will depart every 1/2 hour.