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Restaurant Finance & Development Conference

The Restaurant Finance Monitor’s annual Restaurant Finance & Development Conference will take place November 11-13, 2024 at the Fontainebleau, Las Vegas, NV. The Restaurant Finance Monitor’s annual Restaurant Finance & Development Conference stands as the leading financial event for restaurant industry professionals, including company owners, operators, and financial executives. This conference focuses on the business side of the restaurant industry, offering attendees the chance to stay current with developments in the sector and the capital markets. Participants benefit from expert-led educational sessions that cover a wide range of topics, such as finance, economics, accounting, technology, strategy, and restaurant operations. The Restaurant Finance Monitor’s annual Restaurant Finance & Development Conference will take place November 11-13, 2024 at the Fontainebleau, Las Vegas, NV.

Chair of GT's Restaurant Industry Group, Riley Lagesen will moderate two impactful sessions:

  • Restaurant High Advanced Placement: More Money, Fewer Problems—Effective Capital-Raising Strategies for Growing Restaurant Brands, on November 11, 2024, at 12:30 pm PST. The session will be co-moderated by David Swinghamer, Investor and the panel will feature: Brad Finefrock, Finney's Craft House; Kimberly Malek, Salt & Straw Ice Cream; Daniella Senior, Colada Shop; Brian Morrow, Hai Hospitality; Jeff Chandler, Hopdoddy Burger Bar; Lee Maen, Innovative Dining Group; Josh Stone, Fat Sal’s Deli.
  • More Than Money: The Qualities Experienced Capital and Investor Partners Look for When Evaluating Growth Businesses, on November 12, 2024, at 3:30 pm PST. The session will be co-moderated by Briana Valdez, HomeState and the panel will feature: Aarti Kapoor, VMG Partners; Billy Logan, KarpReilly; Janice Meyer, Rellevant Partners; Evan Einstein, L Catterton.