Location: Chicago, Illinois
Booth #: 5845, North Hall
Date: May 17-20, 2025
Venue: McCormick Place, North hall
Event Website: National Restaurant Association Show
According to the Square Future of Restaurants report, restauranteurs are spending more time on business strategy, management, and marketing or social media this year versus a year ago.
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 3:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. CDT
Location: Innovation Theater – North Hall, 5572
Join top industry leaders as they explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of food-and-beverage operations. This panel will offer actionable insights on tackling labor shortages, managing costs, adapting to consumer demands, and leveraging technology to enhance guest experiences. Walk away with strategies to navigate today’s hurdles and position your business for long-term success.
Hear about:
- Implement strategies to save time, stay nimble, and take control of their operations.
- Better balance streamlining business operations with providing hospitality.
- Understand technology’s role in both running and growing a restaurant business.
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“Restaurant work is so fast-paced that you need to make things efficient wherever you can. Square bundles everything together — sales reporting, employee timekeeping, and more. That means employees can focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences.” - Chef Edgar Rico, Co-founder of Nixta Taqueria, Austin
“We integrated Square in one day. It was very intuitive. That was really the key. I loved how simple it is to implement and how scalable it is. One location, five locations, it doesn't matter.” — Alex Donley, Co-Owner of Gioia’s Deli, St. Louis, MO
“Square has helped simplify things for us, from training to daily operations to efficiency. Everything is integrated. We see the same information everywhere we look.” — Omar Nazihi, Vice President of Operations, The Kebab Shop, San Diego, CA
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