THE NEST AT FS/TEC C-suite leaders come together to share powerful peer-to-peer insights.
T his year’s FS/TEC featured a variety of net - ive of C-level leaders in the restaurant industry. The conference kicked off with a main stage panel session featuring four Nest members: Iwona Alter, COO of The Habit Burger & Grill, Jennifer Bell, CMO of Let - tuce Entertain You Enterprises; Kevin Bentley, head of technology and digital for Jolibee Foods Inc.; and Jen - nifer Dodd, CEO of Main Squeeze Juice Co. The panel, sponsored by Toast, discussed how technology impacts customer experience, loyalty, hiring and retention, and more. Each also underscored the value they find through connecting with like-minded execs through the Nest. Later that evening, Nest members raised a glass during a private cocktail reception sponsored by Cox Busi - ness. The following day they got back down to business during a C-Suite Luncheon where they discussed key business challenges heading into 2026, as well as AI use cases and tech integration strategies. The luncheon was sponsored by 858 Partners, Bite, OfOne, Olo, Salesforce and Toast. working and idea-sharing opportunities featuring members of The Nest, an invitation-only collect - Led by Mark Hatch, vice president of trade relations and head of Nest engagement for the Informa Connect Food - service Group, The Nest is a trusted think tank where top executives gather monthly to explore trends, share insights, and drive innovation. Nest groups serve leaders in a wide variety of roles, including president/CEO, COO, CIO, CMO, CFO, brand founders, and supply chain executives. There are nearly 400 Nest members representing more than 150 of the top 250 restaurant brands. For membership and sponsorship opportunities:
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