The Canadian Restaurant Investment & Leadership Summit is the annual business conference that brings the industry’s leaders together.
Entering its 11th year, restaurant owners, operators, chain executives, franchise operators, investors, lenders and key suppliers from across the country agree that this is the event that delivers what they need – new insights, timely data, and networking opportunities – to help prepare for the future.
The 2021 Summit will continue in a virtual format, making it accessible for everyone across Canada to attend.
Join us November 1-4, 2021
for Canadian Restaurant Investment & Leadership Summit Week!
During the week of November 1st, we will host a series of complimentary Summit sessions, including the annual Foodservice State of the Nation presentation and the CEO panel.
Stay tuned for further updates as the agenda and speakers are finalized. Join our mailing list to receive notifications.
In the meantime, scroll down to watch replays of last year’s sessions or download a copy of the 2020 Canadian Chain Restaurant Review.
2020 CANADIAN CHAIN RESTAURANT INDUSTRY REVIEW
Download a complimentary copy of the 2020 digital edition of the Canadian Chain Restaurant Industry Review – a comprehensive analysis and factual overview of market shares, revenue trends, costs, consumer behaviours and the overall state of chain foodservice industry in Canada.
The Foodservice State of the Nation
November 2, 2020
When you think back to 2019, no one would have predicted where we are today. It is a new world we are living in. Industry trends that were emerging have been accelerated, while others have faded. The economic uncertainty has raised questions about the availability of financing and investment, M&A activity, and the ability to develop or expand. What is the current state of the foodservice industry?
Join us on Monday November 2nd as we kick off the 10th annual Canadian Restaurant Investment & Leadership Summit with The Foodservice State of the Nation presentation.
For the sixth consecutive year, The NPD Group and CWB Franchise Finance will explore consumer, economic and financial trends, and how they are impacting the restaurant industry. During this one-hour live presentation they will cover:
Speakers:
Jacob Mancini
AVP Restaurants & Breweries
CWB Franchise Finance
Vince Sgabellone
Industry Analyst, Canada Foodservice
The NPD Group
CEO Panel - Canadian Restaurant Leaders Reflect
November 3, 2020
There is no question 2020 has been an unprecedented year for restaurants and the foodservice industry. It has required leaders in the business to combat uncertainty, embrace creativity and develop strategies just to survive. As we move towards a post-COVID environment, how has the foodservice industry in Canada changed and what does the future entail?
Join us on Tuesday, November 3rd for a candid conversation with Canadian restaurant CEOs in the second session of the virtual Canadian Restaurant Investment & Leadership Summit.
During this panel discussion, you will hear directly from a group of leaders who represent various segments and regions of the Canadian foodservice industry. The panelists will cover a range of topics including:
Speakers:
Ken Otto
CEO
Redberry Restaurants
Peter Fowler
CEO
SIR Corp.
PJ L’Heureux
Founder & President
CRAFT Beer Market
Susan Senecal
CEO
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.
moderator:
Ed Khediguian
Senior Vice President
CWB Franchise Finance
Investment, Finance, Growth and Development Panel
November 4, 2020
The global pandemic and its fallout has impacted all segments of the Canadian restaurant industry. Restaurant operators have had to face a whole new world and the impact continues. How has this disruption impacted the outlook of financing, mergers and consolidations, growth strategies and real estate models?
Join us on Wednesday, November 4th for the third session of the virtual Canadian Restaurant Investment & Leadership Summit, as we dive into the “DNA” of the conference – Investment, Finance, Growth and Development.
In this live session, thought leaders will discuss where things were at the start of 2020 and how the impact of the crisis and the lessons learned will play a role in 2021 and beyond. The panelists will cover:
Speakers:
Jacob Mancini
AVP Restaurants & Breweries
CWB Franchise Finance
Lee Jackson
Vice President Retail
Business Development
JLL
Larry Weinberg
Partner
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Mark Eaton
Chief Development Officer
Recipe Unlimited Corporation
Technology in Foodservice Panel
November 5, 2020
Technology has been playing a significant role in the foodservice industry for years, but with the current pandemic, the industry has been forced to adapt and accelerate quicker than ever before. Shifting and refocusing priorities to the necessities to survive. How has foodservice technology evolved in the last few months and what do we expect to see in the future?
Join us on Thursday, November 5th for the final session of the virtual Canadian Restaurant Investment & Leadership Summit Week as we explore Technology in Foodservice.
Hear from innovative foodservice and tech companies as they discuss the technologies that have been accelerated is this new era, the hurdles they’ve had to overcome, lessons learned along the way and what trends we can expect to see in the future. During this live discussion, panelists will explore:
Speakers:
Manoj Jasra
Chief Marketing & Digital Officer
Northland Properties
Brian Deck
CEO
Smooth Commerce
Royal Nasager
VP Marketing
St. Louis Franchise Ltd
Dan Nielsen
President
Attitude Marketing & AT2 Media
moderator:
Robert Carter
Managing Partner
The StratonHunter Group
Thank you to our sponsors
for making the 2020 Canadian Restaurant Investment & Leadership Summit Week possible!
Premier Research Sponsor
Contributing Partner, Canadian Chain Restaurant Industry Review
CWB Franchise Finance has been hosting the Canadian Restaurant Investment & Leadership Summit since 2010 and is honoured to continue to bring the industry together with this conference.
The members of the CWB Franchise Finance team are experts in providing both corporate franchisor and franchisee-level financing for prominent restaurant brands and leading hotel owners in Canada. We believe in getting to know the operations, opportunities, and challenges of each of our clients so we are able to provide them with customized, flexible financing solutions that will help them achieve their business goals. CWB Franchise Finance is a division of Canadian Western Bank.
