Ready to lead like a champion? Paul Epstein — former NFL and NBA executive, bestselling author of The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster, and founder of the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy — has transformed teams from the bottom to the top, broken Super Bowl revenue records, and opened a billion-dollar stadium. Now he’s empowering business leaders to build game plans for growth, culture, and long-term wins. Suit up — Epstein is sharing his playbook on the MURTEC Executive Summit stage.

Join Michael Chorey, Senior Product Manager of AI & Innovation at Wendy’s, for an inside look at how one of the world’s most iconic QSR brands is reimagining the drive-thru with FreshAI. From building a smarter, faster guest experience to scaling innovation across hundreds of locations, this conversation offers a rare peek under the hood of Wendy’s bold AI strategy.

Restaurant brands are expanding into nontraditional spaces to unlock new profit streams, boost brand visibility, and future-proof growth. Learn the tech and operational strategies making these ventures scalable and successful.

Celebrate the restaurant brands that aren’t just pushing the boundaries of innovation but delivering measurable ROI. Their stories will showcase what's possible and inspire your next breakthrough.

Frictionless checkout is already changing customer experience and expectations in retail. Learn how restaurants are testing and implementing seamless, secure “dine & dash” transactions that have the potential to reshape the front and back of house. 

From delivery platforms to ghost kitchen partners, third parties can be a powerful growth lever—if you know how to manage them. Learn how to turn external partnerships into strategic assets that amplify reach, data, and ROI.

Labor is more than a line item, and we’ll arm executive leaders with the insights and tech tools needed to improve retention, efficiency, and satisfaction among the people critical to delivering on a restaurant brand’s value prop.

How do you spark creativity across thousands of restaurants—and turn bold ideas into real business outcomes? Learn how top brands are cultivating a culture of innovation that empowers teams, embraces experimentation, and keeps iconic brands ahead of the curve. 

Unlock the latest customer attitudes and preferences around self-service, voice ordering, dynamic pricing, and other restaurant tech. This session will equip restaurant leaders with the insights they need to drive smarter, more targeted tech strategies.
 

Learn how to use RTN’s powerful tools, including an ROI calculator and capabilities framework, to assess vendors, align solutions with business goals, and make the smartest investment decisions.