# QSR Evolution Conference 2026

- Dates: 8 September 2026 to 10 September 2026
- Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, United States
- Organiser: Wtwh Media
- Industry: Retail & E-commerce
- Expected attendance: 1,370

## Who attends

Attendees include C-suite executives, franchisees, operations and marketing leaders, and emerging brand founders—decision-makers who shape strategy, adopt new technologies, and influence purchasing across multi-unit and national restaurant organizations.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.qsrevolutionconference.com/)
- [Registration](https://cvent.me/LaAkoB)
- [Agenda](https://www.qsrevolutionconference.com/agenda/)

## Topics

- Consumer Goods

## Speakers

- Tom Curtis, President
- Susannah Frost, President, Chick-fil-A, Inc
- Scott Greenberg
- Lisa Ingram, CEO, White Castle Systems, Inc
- Rob Lynch, CEO, Shake Shack
- Jerry Morgan, CEO, Texas Roadhouse
- Bob Andersen, President, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
- Mindy Armstrong, VP of Menu Innovation, Tropical Smoothie Cafe; NextGen Council Leader
- Chris Artinian, Founder and CEO, Artinian Holdings Inc
- Jim Balis, Partner and Head of Strategic Operations, CapitalSpring
- Sarah Beckett, VP Sales and Marketing, Intouch Insight
- David Bloom, Capriotti’s and Wing Zone
- Jonathan Bowyer, Director of Business Development
- Donny Bradley, Founder and CEO, Lola Beans
- Jenna Bromberg, CMO, Papa Johns
- Jason Brooks, Founder and CEO, Leadership Simplicity
- Jason E. Brooks, Restaurant Coach, HospiVation
- Lawrence Brown, CDO
- Joel Bulger, CMO, WOWorks
- Tony Capuano, VP of Franchise Operations, Donatos

## Where to stay

- **Origin Hotel Atlanta**: 360 m from the venue, 166 Pryor Street, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.originhotel.com/hotels/atlanta/hotel-downtown-atlanta)
- **The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton**: 880 m from the venue, 127 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/atlcdqq-the-candler-hotel-atlanta/)
  - Phone: +1 404 523 1200
- **Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown**: 910 m from the venue, 134 Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/atldt)
  - Phone: +1 404-522-0950
- **Home2 Suites**: 940 m from the venue, 87 Cone Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/atldwht-home2-suites-atlanta-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 404-965-7992
- **Barclay Hotel Atlanta Downtown**: 940 m from the venue, 89 Luckie Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](http://www.atlantadowntowninn.com)
  - Phone: +1-404-524-7991
- **Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection**: 1.0 km from the venue, 110 Marietta Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/atlak-glenn-hotel-autograph-collection/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 404-521-2250
- **Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown**: 1.0 km from the venue, 111 Cone Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
- **Courtyard Atlanta Downtown**: 1.0 km from the venue, 133 Carnegie Way Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atldo-courtyard-atlanta-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 404-222-2416

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