Sara Kim

The panel will discuss how top operators create hospitality venues that deliver memorable guest experiences while supporting brand identity, operational performance, profitability, and market expansion. The conversation will explore destination dining within hospitality environments, owner/operator partnerships, celebrity chef and brand licensing models, design decisions that support revenue and throughput, evolving guest expectations, cultural relevance in the age of social media, and the future of multi-experience venues. Attendees will gain insight into how leading restaurant groups think about design, brand equity, guest experience, operations, and what they look for from hospitality owners, F&B designers, and suppliers.