| Sunday, October 4, 2009 |
| 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
Registration |
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| 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Refreshment Break |
Sponsored by
Royal Cup Coffee |
| 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
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| 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
"A Taste of What's Hot: Hot Concepts! Celebration" |
Sponsored by
The Coca-Cola Company |
| Monday, October 5, 2009 |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am |
Networking Breakfast |
Sponsored by
Dunkin' Donuts &
NORPAC Foods Inc. |
| 8:00 am - 8:15 am |
Welcome Remarks/Video
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| 8:15 am - 9:15 am |
Mavericks at Work: A New Business Agenda
Speaker: William C. Taylor, Co-Founder/Founding Editor, Fast Company and co-author of Mavericks at Work: Why the Most Original Minds in Business Win
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Sponsored by
The Coca-Cola Company |
| 9:15 am - 10:30 am |
Hot Concepts! Awards Presentation & Panel Discussion |
Sponsored by
The Coca-Cola Company |
| 10:30 am - 11:00 am |
Refreshment Break |
Sponsored by
Einstein Bros Bagels &
Royal Cup Coffee |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
"The Future Has Always Been Crazier Than We Thought"
Speaker: Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Author of The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
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Sponsored by
e*Restaurant from Altametrics |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch @ the Supplier Exchange |
Sponsored by
Australian Lamb &
Sweet Street Desserts
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| 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
- Economic Forecast: Strategic Insight to Lead Your Company Through a Recession & Emerge a Winner
- The Customer Value Proposition: Where do we go from here?
- How to Get Financing You Can Afford: Tips for Insiders
- Get Tips from Taleb: Follow Up Q&A Session with Nassim Taleb, Author, The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
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| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Refreshment Break |
Sponsored by
Einstein Bros Bagels &
Royal Cup Coffee |
| 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm |
Concurrent Educational Workshop Sessions
- New Communication Strategies: Build Your Business with Social Networks & Viral Marketing
- Rev Up Your Employees to Drive Sales & Keep Your Vibe Alive
- The New Legislative Landscape: Are You Ready for the Potential Regulatory Landmines Ahead?
- Best Practices for International Expansion & Navigating the Risks Involved
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| 4:45 pm - 6:30 pm |
Happy Hour @ the Supplier Exchange
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| 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
MUFSO Golden Anniversary Celebration |
Marquee Sponsor:
The Beef Checkoff
Supporting Sponsor:
The Elliot Group
Sweet Street Desserts |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2009 |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am |
Networking Breakfast |
Sponsored by
Dunkin' Donuts &
NORPAC Foods Inc. |
| 8:00 am - 8:15 am |
MUFSO Highlights & Announcements
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| 8:15 am - 9:15 am |
Having Words with David Brandon, CEO, Domino's Pizza; Doug Brooks, CEO, Brinker; & Clarence Otis, CEO, Darden Restaurants
Moderated by Ellen Koteff, Editor-in-Chief, Nation's Restaurant News
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| 9:15 am - 10:30 am |
Golden Chain & Pioneer Award Presentation & Presidents' Panel Discussion
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Sponsored by
American Express |
| 10:30 am - 10:45 am |
Refreshment Break
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Sponsored by
Royal Cup Coffee |
| 10:45 am - 11:15 am |
SPIRIT Awards Presentation
Presented by NRN & NRAEF
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Sponsored by
The Coca-Cola Company |
| 11:15 am - 12:00 pm |
Service Commitment: Winning by Keeping Your Promise to Customers
Speaker: Frances X. Frei, Ph. D., Associate Professor, Harvard Business School & Co-Founder of Concire Leadership Institute
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| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Closing Luncheon
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| 1:00 pm |
MUFSO Adjourns
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