Yasir Anwar CTO & Acceleration Officer, Inspire Brands
Danyel Bischof-Forsyth CTO & CIO, 7 Brew
Inspire’s six brands sit on a single tech platform, and it has quietly been one of the industry’s most tech-forward companies. Anwar will spearhead its AI strategy as it heads toward an IPO.
The country’s fastest-growing restaurant chain needs tech that can scale and hold up to frequent long lines. The seasoned Bischof- Forsyth has it covered.
Chris Caldwell CIO, Brinker International
Chris Chang CIO, Darden Restaurants
Caldwell helped lay the groundwork for Chili’s turnaround with upgrades to basics like WiFi and kitchen display systems. The results speak for themselves.
The long-tenured leader oversees tech for the country’s largest full-service restaurant operator, including its sophisticated in-house POS system, DASH.
Das Dasgupta Global Chief Data Analytics & AI Officer, McDonald’s
Jim Dausch Chief Digital Technology Officer, Yum! Brands
McDonald’s AI strategy will be closely watched, and Dasgupta is leading the charge, including a new test of drive- thru AI.
Dausch’s responsibilities at the world’s largest QSR company include Byte by Yum, the innovative AI-powered tech platform that sup - ports Taco Bell, KFC, Habit Burger, and previously Pizza Hut.
Leon Davoyan
Curt Garner Chief Strategy & Tech Officer, Chipotle
CTO, Dave’s Hot Chicken
The head of tech at one of the country’s hottest chains likes to think outside the box. For instance, Dave’s plans to use robots and drones for all first-party delivery orders.
Garner not only heads up tech for the country’s biggest fast-casual brand; he also leads Cultivate Next, Chipotle’s venture fund that invests in tech startups.
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