Annual Board meeting for RLPSA restaurant board members and solution provider liaisons.
Franchise Focus day is valuable content specifically designed for franchisees of all the major brands. Hear how other franchisees are tackling their challenges and “Solving for X!”
SPEAKERS:
Chris Magana, Senior Manager of Risk Management and Asset Protection, WKS Restaurant Group
Mary Kay Stiles, Corporate Risk Manager at Wendcentral Corp./Restaurant Office Management
Additional speakers to be announced
The implications of joint employer can impact both the franchisee and franchisor. Hear from YUM! brands general counsel for an in-depth look at how to understand these implications.
SPEAKERS:
Erika Burkhardt, General Counsel, Pizza Hut, LLC
This welcome reception is THE place to be to kickoff another valuable RLPSA conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and who knows…maybe you’ll get a jump on “Solving for X…”
This “Thank You” dinner for our RLPSA Board and new members is invitation only. Contact Amber Bradley for more information.
Welcome to RLPSA’s 41st Annual Conference!
SPEAKERS:
Octavio Jara, RLPSA President
Amber Bradley, Executive Director
“Solving for X” 2020 kicks-off with a valuable opening keynote from Captain Richard Philips. Richard Phillips is an American merchant mariner and author who served as captain of the MV Maersk Alabama during its hijacking by Somali pirates in April 2009.
SPEAKERS:
Captain Richard Philips
Ever wanted to interview your CEO about his or her thoughts on loss prevention, safety, and risk issues? YUM! leadership takes to the main stage for a fireside chat and candidly discuss their perspective.
SPEAKERS:
Michael Gramms, COO Global Chief Operating Officer & General Manager, North America at Taco Bell, YUM! Brands
Steve Antoine, Chief Security Officer, Global Asset Protection, YUM!
Hear firsthand from key stakeholders in HBO’s hottest documentary film, McMillion$. Learn about some of the most hidden elements of the breadth of this fraud scheme and what you need to be on the lookout for!
SPEAKERS:
Mark Devereaux, former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, USDOJ
Chris Graham, former FBI Supervisor
Rob Holm, Director, Global Safety, Security & Intelligence, McDonald’s
Restaurant and foodservice attendees eat lunch with our solution provider partners. Want to network? Sit at your pre-assigned table!
Exhibitors display their solutions to help you “Solve for X” – your specific challenges.
Our restaurant members receive an update on RLPSA strategy and execution over the last year.
SPEAKERS:
Stay Tuned for the awesome announcement.
This session will provide you real tips and tricks to actually get it done!
SPEAKERS:
Wendy Hans, CFE, Director, Fraud/Loss Control at AMC Theatres
SPEAKERS:
Panel discussion with restaurant analytics experts
What’s better than valuable networking with innovative solution providers and your peers?
Solving for X WORKSHOP: Latest & Greatest Schemes and Scams affecting LP, Risk, and Safety professionals
Everyone wants more time to discover how their peers are Solving for X. This. Session. Is. It.
No matter your responsibility–loss prevention, safety, or risk–your peers will discuss three of the hottest challenges in our industry today. You’ll hear a quick presentation to setup roundtable discussions for ultimate learning and education.
SPEAKERS:
Whitney Plemons, CFI, Manager of Loss Prevention and Compliance, Coffee and Bagel Brands
Linda Zaziski, National Director of Safety at Little Caesar Enterprises and Blue Line Distribution
Wendy Hans, CFE, Director, Fraud/Loss Control at AMC Theatres
Kathy Lockhart, Vice President & Controller, Noodles & Company
Monika Shah, LPC, Senior Manager, Business Analysis and Compliance at El Pollo Loco
Heather Hearn, Senior Security Advisory, Wawa
Women in RLPSA
SPEAKERS:
Jason Swanson, Loss Prevention, MOD Pizza
SPEAKERS:
Stay Tuned for the awesome announcement.
SPEAKERS:
Stay Tuned for the awesome announcement.
SPEAKERS:
Tim Foley, ATHOS Group
Hugo A. Cortez, LPC
Field Security Manager – Global Safety, Security, & Intelligence, McDonald’s
Restaurant and Law Enforcement Panelists
SPEAKERS:
Stay Tuned for the awesome announcement.
SPEAKERS:
Stay Tuned for the awesome announcement.
Restaurant and foodservice attendees eat lunch with our solution provider partners. Want to network? Sit at your pre-assigned table!
SPEAKERS:
Tim Foley, ATHOS Group
Hugo A. Cortez, LPC
Field Security Manager – Global Safety, Security, & Intelligence, McDonald’s
Restaurant and Law Enforcement Panelists
Exhibitors display their solutions to help you “Solve for X” – your specific challenges.
Jim Abbott was born September 19, 1967, in Flint, Michigan without a right hand. He was an All-America hurler at Michigan; won the Sullivan Award in 1987; was the pitcher for the Gold Medal Olympic Team in 1988; and threw a 4-0 no-hitter for the New York Yankees versus Cleveland (September 4, 1993). Jim played for 10 seasons on 4 different teams and ended his big league playing career in 1999.
Abbott has worked with The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) on several initiatives encouraging businesses to hire people with disabilities.
Today Jim is a Guest Pitching Instructor during Spring Training for the Los Angeles Angels.
SPEAKERS:
Jim Abbott, Former Major League Baseball player
Invitation Only
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Cocktail Networking Reception on the Exhibit Floor
RLPSA’s SIGNATURE NETWORKING EVENT: BEACH LUAU
Pack your flip flops, shorts, and Hawaiian shirts! RLPSA has found the only beach in Orlando for our Old World Polynesian Luau complete with fire-breathers and steel drums. Have a cocktail and dinner while networking and saying hello to our local sloths and dolphins.
Back by popular demand, RLPSA facilitators will guide participants through the most popular conference takeaways! Learn more from your peers as you ensure your action items are packed!
SPEAKERS:
David Johnston, Sr. Director, Loss Prevention and Corporate Security at Dunkin’ Brands
Close out your RLPSA experience with knowledge on one of the hottest topics in the industry: de-escalation of tense situations. Come with your notebooks and questions for our expert from world-renowned training company Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates.
SPEAKERS:
Joe Wolf, Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates
