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Breakfast With Champions

BREAKFAST WITH CHAMPIONS

TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021

NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND

Breakfast with Champions is Restaurants Canada’s annual power breakfast event. It’s where the leaders of the hospitality industry gather to learn data-driven insights from the top research companies, gain exclusive knowledge from industry innovators, and inspiration from world-class speakers. The latest research, trends, ideas and insights are presented to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to successfully set a path forward. It’s two hours you can’t afford to miss.

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2021 Agenda Preview

RCLogoLeaf
8:30AM - 8:35AM EST

Opening Introduction

Welcome remarks from our host.

todd-barclay
8:35AM - 8:40AM EST

Restaurants Canada - President & CEO Remarks

Opening remarks from Todd Barclay

david-henkes
8:40AM - 8:50AM EST

Global Restaurant Industry Amidst the Pandemic

Data-driven insights at a global level on the performance, rate of recovery and predictions within the foodservice industry across segments.
David Henkes, Senior Principal, Technomic

RCShow-Takeout
8:50AM - 9:10AM EST

Evolving Your Off-Premise Strategy: Innovative Approaches That Stick

Presented by DoorDash
Ryan Freeman, Director of Enterprise Partnerships, DoorDash
David Bloom, President & Co-Owner, Sumac Restaurant
John Bunner, Operations Director, Alo Food Group

MAEVE WEBSTER<br><span>President, Menu Matters</span>
9:10AM - 9:35AM EST

Considering the Challenges and Opportunities in the Future of Foodservice

Learn how you can adapt your business to meet the fundamental shifts in consumer behaviour and trends caused by the pandemic.
Maeve Webster, President, Menu Matters 

DANNY MEYER<br><span>Founder & CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group</span>
9:35AM - 10:15AM EST

Feature Keynote: Danny Meyer

Danny Meyer his story and secrets on how he grew his empire, the impact of the pandemic and how he is responding.
Founder & CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group

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10:15AM - 10:25AM EST

RC Awards of Excellence Presentation

RC Leadership Award Presentation

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10:30AM EST

Closing Remarks

2019 Agenda & Speakers

Stay tuned for our 2020 line-up!

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7:00AM-7:30AM

Breakfast & Networking

Tony Chapman<br>Media Personality
7:30AM

Welcome & Introduction

Presented by Breakfast With Champions Official Host & Moderator Tony Chapman

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7:35AM-7:45AM

Restaurants Canada State Of The Nation

Shanna Munro, President & CEO, Restaurants Canada

Jessica Cravero
7:45AM-8:00AM

Market Trends with Technomic

Jessica Cravero, Regional Vice President, Technomic

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8:00AM-8:30AM

How to Influence Your Audience's Behaviour

David Allison, Valuegraphics Pioneer & Consumer Behaviour Expert

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8:30AM-8:50AM

Gamechanger #1: Adam Corrin - COO, Freshii

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8:50AM-9:10AM

Gamechanger #2: Chuck Muth - Chief Growth Officer, Beyond Meat

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9:10AM-9:30AM

Game-Changer #3: Manjit Minhas - Beer Baroness & CBC Dragons' Den

DFG
9:30AM-9:45AM

Powering the Visitor Economy

David Goldstein, President & CEO, Destination Canada

LEADERSHIP AWARD
9:45AM-9:55AM

RC Leadership Award Presentation

Tony Chapman, Media Personality
9:55AM-10:00AM

Closing Remarks

Tony Chapman, Host & Moderator

Breakfast With Champions Speakers

DANNY MEYER<br><span>Founder & CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group</span>

Danny Meyer

Founder & CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group

Danny Meyer

Founder & CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group

Breakfast With Champions
Tuesday, March 2, 8:30AM-10:30AM EST
Events Stage
(Ticketed Event)

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Danny Meyer grew up in a family that relished great food and hospitality. Thanks to his father’s travel business, which designed custom European trips, Danny spent much of his childhood eating, visiting near and far-off places, and sowing the seeds for his future passion. In 1985, at the age of 27, Danny opened his first restaurant, Union Square Cafe, launching what would become a lifelong career in hospitality.

Thirty years later, Danny’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) comprises some of New York’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Maialino, and more. Danny and USHG founded Shake Shack, the modern-day “roadside” burger restaurant, which became a public company in 2015. USHG also offers large-scale event services, foodservice solutions for public and private institutions, industry consulting, and educational programming.

Danny has been generously recognized for his leadership, business achievements, and humanitarianism, including the 2017 Julia Child Award, the 2015 TIME 100 “Most Influential People” list, the 2012 Aspen Institute Preston Robert Tisch Award in Civic Leadership, the 2011 NYU Lewis Rudin Award for Exemplary Service to New York City, and the 2000 IFMA Gold Plate Award. Together, Danny and USHG’s restaurants and individuals have won an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards, including Outstanding Restaurateur (2005) and Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America (1996).

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MAEVE WEBSTER<br><span>President, Menu Matters</span>

Maeve Webster

President, Menu Matters

Maeve Webster

President, Menu Matters

Breakfast With Champions
Tuesday, March 2, 8:30AM-10:30AM EST
Events Stage
(Ticketed Event)

Maeve Webster, President of Menu Matters, has been a leading consultant and thought leader in the foodservice industry for the past 21 years. Maeve understands that manufacturers and operators must innovate to defend their niche, but it can be hard to know what "trends" are distractions and which offer true ownable opportunities. Maeve created Menu Matters to do the research to help clients focus on the right way forward.

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David Henkes

Senior Principal, Technomic

David Henkes

Senior Principal, Technomic

Breakfast With Champions
Tuesday, March 2, 8:30AM-10:30AM EST
Event Stage
(Ticketed Event)

David Henkes is a Senior Principal within Technomic’s Advisory Group and is responsible for directing strategic consulting and research assignments for clients active in the food, beverage, equipment and related industries. Dave has headed up the majority of Technomic’s global proprietary engagements and has conducted work throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America for clients in food, beverage and equipment/non-foods categories.

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Ryan Freeman

Director of Enterprise Partnerships, DoorDash

Ryan Freeman

Director of Enterprise Partnerships, DoorDash

Breakfast With Champions
Tuesday, March 2, 8:30AM-10:30AM EST
Event Stage
(Ticketed Event)

Ryan Freeman is the Head of Enterprise Partnerships at DoorDash, focusing on the company's key restaurant and retail relationships in markets outside of the United States. Previously, Ryan held a range of roles at Yelp, Turnstyle, Accenture, and others. Based in Toronto, Ryan is passionate about all things food, travel and nature.

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John Bunner

Operations Director, Alo Food Group

John Bunner

Operations Director, Alo Food Group

Breakfast With Champions
Tuesday, March 2, 8:30AM-10:30AM EST
Events Stage
(Ticketed Event)

John Bunner is Director of Operations for the Alo Food Group, which is based in Toronto. John got his start in the cocktail world and joined the Alo team as its opening Bar Manager. As a member of the Group's executive team, John has contributed to the development of several new concepts, while ensuring there's no trade-off between the Group's steady growth and its commitment to the highest standard of food and service.

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David Bloom

President & Co-Owner, Sumac Restaurant

David Bloom

President & Co-Owner, Sumac Restaurant

Breakfast With Champions
Tuesday, March 2, 8:30AM-10:30AM EST
Events Stage
(Ticketed Event)

David Bloom is President and Co-owner of Sumac Restaurant Inc. David brings an extensive background in food service, coupled with an accomplished career as a college basketball coach. David is passionate about developing fast casual concepts with unique and honest offerings.

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Susan Krashinsky Robertson

Retail Industry Reporter, The Globe and Mail

Susan Krashinsky Robertson

Retail Industry Reporter, The Globe and Mail

Breakfast With Champions
Tuesday, March 2, 8:30AM-10:30AM EST
Events Stage
(Ticketed Event)

Susan Krashinsky Robertson is a business reporter with The Globe and Mail, covering the retail industry. Before joining The Globe in 2009, Susan worked as a freelance reporter contributing to the Ottawa Citizen, the Montreal Gazette and other publications, as well as CBC Radio. She has a Masters degree in journalism from Carleton University.

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Exclusive Contest for Breakfast With Champions Attendees

Presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada

Register for Breakfast with Champions for your chance to win a virtual, interactive cheese pairing and education session for you and up to 9 friends (valued at $3,500)!

Hosted by Canadian Cheese Ambassador David Beaudoin aka @squeaky_cheese, the session includes pairing kits with quality Canadian cheese and accompaniments delivered right to your door.

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