Keynote and Content Sessions
We are incredibly excited to bring you an exceptional opening keynote and panel discussion at RestaurantPoint East. This is an opportunity for you to gain valuable insights and be inspired by some of the most respected and accomplished professionals in the industry.
Kick-off and Opening Remarks
Sunday, September 28
Tom Pescé Live 🎤
Forget the usual keynote. This is high-impact entertainment with a strategic edge.
Tom Pescé—2024 Entertainer of the Year—isn’t just here to wow the room. He’s here to flip the switch. With fast-paced magic, sharp humor, and genuine leadership takeaways, Tom sets the tone for the kind of culture, engagement, and performance that drives results.
Trusted by execs at Google, Amazon, NASA, and Formula 1. Now? He’s opening RestaurantPoint East.
Get ready to think differently—and kick off the Event with energy that lasts.
Speaker Spotlight Series
Monday, September 29
🔥 CAVA Takes the Stage
Scaling fast without losing your brand’s soul. That’s the challenge every growth-minded restaurant leader faces, and it’s exactly what Jeff Gaul has mastered.
As Chief Development Officer at CAVA, Jeff is fueling the Mediterranean brand’s nationwide surge while keeping every location true to its roots. From leading store development at Nike and Sephora to building crave-worthy restaurant spaces at CAVA, his playbook blends precision site selection, operational efficiency, and guest-first design.
Jeff will share how CAVA is redefining the guest experience while expanding with purpose and how you can apply the same strategies to your own brand. Expect a candid, high-impact session packed with real-world examples, smart growth tactics, and design decisions that drive loyalty.
Don’t just grow. Grow smarter. Join us and leave with a blueprint for expansion that works in today’s competitive market.