The theme of this year’s Dine America executive conference is “Successful Strategies for the New Decade.” I spoke with the magazine’s editor, Blair Chancey, about the event and what attendees can look forward to. Coming out of a recession, she said people want real-life best practices and takeaways that will propel them into the next decade with a positive outlook. Here are some excerpts from our conversation.
Why is this year’s theme so important for the QSR industry?
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What trends will be covered at this year’s conference?
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How are women changing the workplace?
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What is the so-called “silver tsunami”?
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Are you attending this year’s conference? What are you looking forward to discussing?


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