Restaurant Rescue Strategy

August 25, 2026
Educational Theater 1001
Most restaurants don't fail because of bad food — they fail because of uncontrolled costs. In this hands-on workshop, restaurant coach Al Kanbar walks attendees through a proven 90-day rescue framework used to turn around struggling operations. From diagnosing P&L red flags to engineering menus, optimizing labor, and cutting overhead — every phase is actionable and implementable the same week. Attendees will also explore how AI tools are reshaping the industry, from smart inventory forecasting and AI-powered scheduling to reputation management and customer loyalty automation. • A 90-day roadmap to measurable cost reduction • Industry benchmarks for food, labor, and prime costs • Practical AI tools restaurant operators can start using today • Menu engineering strategies to maximize margin without raising prices
Speakers
Al Kanbar
Al Kanbar, Hands-On Coach - Silver Spoon Mia