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Sep 15 - 18, 2024
FoodOvation #38
Commercial Exchange
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The 38th FoodOvation exchange is for commercial operators and manufacturers only.

Relationships are the currency of successful businesses! Great business is built upon relationships cultivated out of meaningful, shared experiences. FoodOvation is a hand-crafted exchange designed to forge partnerships and drive innovation by providing participants opportunities for genuine interactions.

Through intimate group sizes, FoodOvation cultivates powerful interactions between decision-making peers that both provide insights that spark vibrant, collaborative, concentrated culinary discussions and ideas, as well as fosters the building of relationships in order to take action and win in the marketplace. This is not watching a speaker, but an exchange of ideas and birthplace of connection. Attendees leave FoodOvation invigorated with new ideas, new experiences, and new relationships.

Agenda
Sunday
Time Event Location
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Operator Welcome Reception
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM DINNER
Monday
Time Event Location
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM Meeting #1
9:35 AM – 10:20 AM Meeting #2
10:40 AM – 11:25 AM Meeting #3
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM BREAK
12:50 PM – 1:35 PM Meeting #4
1:55 PM – 2:40 PM Meeting #5
3:15 PM – 5:15 PM OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM RECEPTION & DINNER
Tuesday
Time Event Location
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Meeting #6
9:05 AM – 9:50 AM Meeting #7
10:10 AM – 10:55 AM Meeting #8
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Meeting #9
12:20 PM – 1:05 PM BREAK
1:25 PM – 2:10 PM Meeting #10
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Meeting #11
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM Free Time
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM HAPPY HOUR – Cheers to a successful exchange
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM RECEPTION & DINNER
Committed Sponsors
Committed Restaurateurs/Operators

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Kristi Bullock, Sr. Director of Menu Innovation & Calendar Planning

Tropical Smoothie Cafe® was born on a beach™ and on that beach we learned a better way to live. We make eating better easy breezy with fresh, made-to-order smoothies, wraps, flatbreads and quesadillas that instantly boost your mood.

Marco's Pizza

Andy Dismore, Senior Director of Culinary Innovation

Marco’s Pizza is the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand* with more than 1,100 stores in 33 states, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. Ranked as America’s No. 5 pizza brand, Marco’s recently crossed the $1B annual systemwide sales mark. Founded in 1978, Marco’s delivers a high-quality pizza experience, known for its dough made from scratch and its three fresh signature cheeses. Marco’s Pizza is ranked No. 40 on QSR’s Top 50 and appeared five consecutive years on Nation’s Restaurant News’ “Top 500” ranking. *Based on year-over-year unit growth, according to 2021 NRN Top 500 U.S. Restaurant Ranking LSR Pizza Segment.

Freddy's

Rick Petralia, Director, Menu Strategy & Innovation

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® was co-founded in 2002
by brothers Bill and Randy Simon with their friend and business partner, Scott Redler. It
was named in honor of Bill and Randy’s father. Together, they built a brand focused on
quality, hospitality, cleanliness and timeless traditions.
• Quality
• Hospitality
• Cleanliness
Today, our Freddy’s Family creates fresh, made-to-order, craveable food, served to our
guests with genuine hospitality in a fun, inclusive environment.

How can we help you connect and create shared value?