Insights Unveiled: Agility and Openness Fuel Success for Up-and-Coming Restaurants

In a captivating session at Atlanta's CREATE Road Show, industry leaders from Smalls Sliders, Southern Proper, and Full Course shared their wisdom with attendees. Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders, emphasized that arrogance and ignorance should have no place in the plans of emerging restaurant brands. The panel, moderated by Sam Oches, Editor in Chief of Nation's Restaurant News, featured Lauren Fernandez, CEO of Full Course, and Chris Hadermann, Founding Partner of Southern Proper Hospitality.

They stressed the importance of remaining entrepreneurial, open to feedback, and surrounded by exceptional talent for growth. Fernandez also highlighted the significance of technology adoption and finding aligned investors for success in the industry.

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