Restaurant Finance & Development Conference 2019

Event Dates

2019-11-11 - 2019-11-13

Venue

Bellagio Resort & Casino

Organizer

Restaurant Finance Monitor

Website

https://www.restfinance.com/RFDC/

Exhibitors

Floor Size

Attendees

Event Contact Info

Event contact title

Conference Services Manager:

Event contact first name

Gayle

Event contact last name

Strawn

gstrawn@franchisetimes.com

Event contact telephone number

1-800-528-3296 or 612-767-3200

Description

The Restaurant Finance & Development Conference is all about the “business” side of the restaurant business and is a must attend event for restaurant company owners and executives. The conference is known as the restaurant “dealmakers” event—you will find the best networking in the industry there.

There are so many reasons to attend the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, but here are just a few:

Attendees have the opportunity to meet with representatives of banks, finance companies, investment banks, private equity firms, merger and acquisition specialists, real estate developers, business brokers and other financial intermediaries to find financing, make deals, and locate new business opportunities.

Conference goers attend important educational programs, which feature practical financial, operational and development topics presented by restaurant industry experts. Attendees will hear from the most innovative restaurant operators and finance experts in the industry.

Attendees will find accurate and up-to-date financial, economic and operating information, which will help them operate and finance their own companies.

Attendee information

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Owners, operators, and executives of multi-unit restaurant companies—both independent and franchised—send representatives to the conference each year. They include executives in finance, accounting, development, legal, real estate and franchising.

Also invited are consultants, private and public equity investors, lenders, brokers, bankers, developers, accountants, attorneys and financial dealmakers who serve the restaurant industry.

Partner Voices

HERE, EVENTS HELP YOUR COMPANY AND THE COMMUNITY

MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy. Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative. Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates. The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities. MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025. MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.

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