In this session, Lewis Gelmon will show owners, operators, franchise groups, and private equity investors how to take control of their real estate portfolios and turn lease strategy into a measurable business advantage.

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Smart franchisees diversify and grow into a jumbo MUMBO, so learn how three of the most successful ones did it best while they balanced multiple brands through turnarounds, rapid growth, mergers and acquisitions.

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During this workshop session, a diverse panel made up of a commercial lender, investment banker, private equity investor and multi-unit operator will explore private equity’s appetite for investing in multi-unit restaurant franchisees.

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This panel will bring together viewpoints from across the financial spectrum as we look at the current state of restaurant debt markets, valuation trends in mergers and acquisitions, and where private capital is finding traction.

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Join top operators and talent leaders for a conversation on successful human capital strategies driving stronger sales, healthier margins, and sustainable growth.

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This session explores how forward-thinking organizations are building operational models designed for growth—leveraging AI, automation, and data-driven insights to drive efficiency at every stage of the business.

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In this session, you'll learn how to identify when your organization is ready for a fractional executive, evaluate candidate approaches, get a range of appropriate compensation models, and establish clear expectations for evaluating success.

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Panelists will discuss how to leverage AI and analytics to find undervalued "B" sites that can outperform prime "A" locations at a lower cost.

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This presentation will provide practical strategies and real-world examples to help identify untapped opportunities and build a sustainable expansion roadmap for the future.

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Panelists will examine strategies including sale-leasebacks and pre-construction sale-leasebacks, build-to-suit and reverse build-to-suit arrangements, and self-development takeout financing programs.

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During this panel session, you’ll hear from operators who have taken a long- term approach to growth and how they managed investor expectations.

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Learn how OpCo/PropCo loan structures can balance the objectives of borrowers and lenders by customizing the capital structure, managing risk, and enhancing financing flexibility.

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Operators and restructuring specialists share the playbook: diagnose the financial and operational blind spots, realign the team, and win customers back.

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This session will examine the critical levers that determine whether a restaurant transaction delivers its promised EBITDA or leaves value on the table.

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This final closing session is a great way to synthesize the learnings from the conference and depart with a strategic roadmap for the year ahead.

Wednesday, November 11 | 11:10 am–12:00 pm

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Join this session for a candid conversation about the leadership decisions, growth strategies, and operating discipline that separate resilient brands from the rest.

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Restaurant operators, this one’s for you! 👋

Make connections, explore new ideas and get the insights you need to navigate what’s next.

Join us at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference November 9–11 at the Wynn Las Vegas!

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The annual Restaurant Finance Development Conference is the restaurant industry’s premier financial event for restaurant company owners, operators and financial executives.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation! Register today.

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From the opening session to thought-provoking conversations and connections throughout the lobby, RFDC brings the restaurant franchise community together for three days of ideas, insights and networking.

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From early mornings to long days, so much of what keeps our communities moving comes down to hardworking people. This Labor Day, we celebrate all of them. 🇺🇸

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!