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2025 California Restaurant Show Education Schedule

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  1. Educational Theater 800
    Stashed away in our liquor rooms and walk-ins, lie thousands of dollars every day, and most operators do not know what they have, or how much they should have.  “But I need it, so we don’t run out…” O ...
  2. Educational Theater 200
    This session will detail the local impact of California's Assembly Bill 1228, which implemented a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, using the city of Santa Cruz as a case study to highlight the ...
  3. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 369
    Learn why professional wine analysis and tasting skills are so important for today's restaurant buyers, servers & managers, how wine selection impacts the experiece of your guests, and how it can make ...
  4. Educational Theater 800
    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 ...
  5. Educational Theater 835
    It is really challenging for owners to not only find employees but even harder to find ones who can deliver a high level of service to customers. What you need is a methodical approach to the whole hi ...
  6. Educational Theater 200
    Contextualized Customer Insights: Leveraging real-time data to deliver personalized experiences that resonate with customers on an individual level, driving engagement and loyalty through relevance
  7. Educational Theater 835
    Scaling doesn’t come from working harder, it comes from thinking and acting strategically. If you are still rescuing projects, deadlines, and micro-managing team members, you are not scaling. Instead, ...
  8. Educational Theater 800
    What do protein-packed snacks, zero-proof cocktails, and TikTok food hacks have in common? They’re not just trending—they’re transforming the food and beverage industry. In this fast-paced, insight-pa ...
  9. Educational Theater 200
    Discover how today’s top operators are replacing firefighting with focused leadership. In this practical session, Jason Brooks introduces his AIM | DRIVE | SCALE framework to help you align your team, ...
  10. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 369
    Is food pairing as simple as white wine with chicken and red wine beef? Not necessarily - what about the sauce? Master Sommelier David Glancy is the founder of San Francisco Wine School and has been t ...
  11. Educational Theater 800
    The presentation will guide individuals through steps to analyze their space size, compare requirements with costs and develop a more comprehensive plan for their project(s). The main learning objecti ...
  12. Educational Theater 835
    Scaling doesn't come from working harder, it comes from thinking and acting strategically. If you, the CEO of your company, and are still rescuing projects, deadlines, micro-managing team members and ...
  13. Educational Theater 200
    In this high-impact interactive session, Preston reveals the proven high-level systems that have already helped over 200 restaurant leaders finally fix their training and systems problems, which in tu ...
  14. Workshop Room 213A
    Wage and hour litigation continues to pose significant challenges for the restaurant industry, particularly under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Join this informative session to ex ...
  15. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 369
    Nyesha Arrington is the co-star of FOX’s hit culinary competition show Next Level Chef. She is also the host and producer of the digital series Plateworthy on Eater. Nyesha started her culinary career ...
  16. Educational Theater 835
    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.
  17. Educational Theater 835
    You can see how effectively and beautifully your restaurant would operate, if only EVERYONE showed up for their shift as dedicated to following through on your systems, protocols, and steps of service ...
  18. Workshop Room 213A
    This impactful workshop was created by Master Sommelier David Glancy to help Restaurant Servers and their Managers increase both food and beverage sales at the table, while providing clients with exce ...
  19. Educational Theater 800
    There are so many ways to increase sales, but if they are not created, marketed or executed correctly, these great ideas end up hurting! Discover the right approach to these potential hidden gems, tha ...
  20. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 369
    Justin Pichetrungsi, chef and owner of Anajak Thai restaurant in Los Angeles, recently received the James Beard Award for Best Chef California and was named a Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2022. After ...
  21. Educational Theater 200
    Many restaurant managers are promoted without the leadership skills needed to succeed. This session offers practical strategies to help operators develop confident, effective leaders at the store leve ...
  22. Educational Theater 835
    This session dials in: Running a Business (Not a restaurant) An efficient F & B Inventory system The critical "Prime Cost" formula and cost control solutions Recruiting great people (Not hiring) Leade ...
  23. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 369
    Join us for a one-of-a-kind moderated blind tasting experience curated by Blind Barrels, where discovery meets community in the most delicious way. This guided event strips away labels and preconceive ...
  24. Educational Theater 800
    Join husband-and-wife duo Kira and Mark Zabrowski, former educators turned award-winning pizzeria owners, as they share the realities of launching a small business. From marketing challenges to perfec ...
  25. Educational Theater 200
    The real secret to elevating service standards starts with transforming how you lead. The truth is, exceptional service isn't just about having the right staff - it's about having leaders who know how ...
  26. Educational Theater 835
    Learn how today’s top restaurant influencers are driving sales, building brands, and dominating social media. This session breaks down modern marketing strategies that actually work—featuring real-wor ...
  27. Educational Theater 800
    Independent restaurant operators are using the Chowly Platform to drive more first-party orders, reduce third-party fees, and take full control of their digital storefronts—and we’re showing you how i ...
  28. Educational Theater 800
    Show restaurant owners how to use Voice A.I., Chat A.I., and Googel Review A.I. to handle more calls, answer more questions, and respond to more reviews to help reduce labor cost and increase revenue.
  29. Educational Theater 200
    This session breaks down the HR risks of managing the full employee lifecycle-from hiring to termination-and how to protect your business. Attendees will receive a free HR cheat sheet and a 1:1 strate ...
  30. Workshop Room 213A
    Restaurant Management 201 is a 3.5 hour, in-depth management training workshop that will give your team the knowledge, skills, and systems they need to properly run the daily operations of your busine ...
  31. Workshop Room 213A
    Restaurant Management 301 is a new 3.5-hour, in-depth management training workshop that will give you and your team the knowledge, skills, and systems needed to properly run a profitable business, whi ...
  32. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 369
    This year's Rapid Fire Challenge theme is Sirloin Roulette!  We are thrilled to showcase the culinary skills of eight competitors at this exciting event that celebrates the art of sirloin steak prepar ...
  33. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 369
    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 ...
  34. Culinary Innovation Theater Booth 369
    Join butcher educator, Sierra Jepsen, in a lively cutting demonstration of the beef top sirloin butt. Following the cutting demo, chefs will have the opportunity to utilize the generated beef cuts in ...
  35. Educational Theater 200
    The global food safety landscape is evolving, presenting new safety challenges. This session will explore critical trends impacting food safety, including shifts in federal funding, regulations (food ...

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