Why Attend?
Success in restaurant technology requires a team approach, a common vision and commitment to the future. Attending the MURTEC will give you new resources, new information and new tools to make necessary strategic decisions for your future success.
- Tech-savvy and growth-oriented restaurant companies
- Top executives (including C-suite and VP level executives) across technology, finance, operations and marketing
- CEOs/Presidents/Owners
- Restaurant Groups, Franchises and Independent Operators across full-service, fast casual and quick-service brands
IT Manager, &pizza
IT Manager, 5th Ave Restaurant Group
VP of Business and Brand Performance, A&W Food Services Canada Inc.
IT Manager, A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.
IT Director, AFC Brands
Director, AMC
Project Manager, AMC
Program Manager, AMC
CIO, Amirian & Company
CFO, Amirian & Company
Manager, Field Service IT, Amirian & Company
Director of I.T., Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Director of Operations, Atlantic Region Food Corp
Chief Operations Officer, Aurify Brands
VP Analytics, b.good
IT Manager, Bar Louie Restaurant Operations
Director of IT, Bar Louie Restaurant Operations
CEO, BeyondCurious
CFO, Big Dog's Hospitality Group
General Manager, Big Dog's Hospitality Group
I.T. / P.O.S. Director, Bill Miller Bar B-Q Ltd.
Director of IT, Biscuitville
Vice President of IT Services, Black Bear Diners, Inc.
CFO, Blaze Pizza
GVP & General Manager, Off-Premises Dining, Bloomin' Brands, Inc
Sr. Director , Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Accounting Manager, BMW Management, Inc.
CEO, BMW Management, Inc.
CFO, BMW Management, Inc.
Sr Business Analyst, Bobby Cox Companies
POS Manager, Bobby Cox Companies
Sr Director of IS Technical Services, Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.
VP of IS, Boddie-Noell Enterprises, INC.
Sr. Network & Security Manager, Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.
Director of Restaurant Systems, Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.
Executive VP & CFO, Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc.
Senior Director of Systems Operations, Boston Market Corp.
Sr. Director, IT, Boston Market Corp.
Director, Client Services , Boston Pizza International Inc.
Manager, Digital Platforms, IT, Boston Pizza International Inc.
Senior Support Manager, Client Services, Boston Pizza International Inc.
CIO, BowleroCorp Bowlmor AMF
Director, Revenue Management, Boyd Gaming
Chief Digital Officer, Brinker International
Senior Manager Restaurant Systems, Brinker International
VP, Information Technology, Brinker International
Franchise Technology Advisor, Bruster's Real Ice Cream
CTO, Burger Boss
President/Founder, Burger Boss
Owner/COO, Burger Boss
Director of Marketing, Burgerville, LLC
Director of IT, Burgerville, LLC
Chief Experience Officer, Caesar's Entertainment
President, Cafe Gratitude and Gracias Madre
COO, Cafe Gratitude and Gracias Madre
IT Director, Cafe Gratitude and Gracias Madre
VP, IT, Cafe Zupas
VP of Franchise Development, CaliBurger
CEO, Caliburger
Restaurant Systems Manager, California Fish Grill
Senior Director of IT, California Fish Grill
Sr. Director IT, California Pizza Kitchen
Director of the Hospitality Technology Research Institute, California State University
Director of Information Technology, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Information Technology Senior Manager, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Sr. Director Accounting and Finance, Campero USA Corp.
IT Manager, Campero USA Corp.
IT Manager, Capriottis Sandwich Shop
President , Capriottis Sandwich Shop
Director of IT, Capriottis Sandwich Shop
IT Manager, Capstone Restaurant Group
Director of IT, Capstone Restaurant Group
CEO, CC Holdings, Inc.
COO, CC Holdings, Inc.
Director of Operations, CC Holdings, Inc.
Director Store Solutions Delivery, CEC Entertainment Inc.
Corporate F&B Systems & Project Manager, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
CEO, Centura
Director of Operations, Centura
Systems Administrator, Cerca Trova Restaurant Concepts
IT Manager, Cerca Trova Restaurant Concepts
Sr. Director, Information Technology, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
Sr. Mgr Restaurant Technologies, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
Director, Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Director, Operator Technology Solutions, Chick-fil-A, Inc.
VP OF IT, Chicken Salad Chick
CFO, China Grill Management
IT Manager, China Grill Management
VP of IT, Chopt Creative Salad Co
Sr. Director, Information Technology, Church's Chicken
Director, IT, Chuy's Opco, Inc.
IT Manager, Chuy's Opco, Inc.
Director Solutions Architect, City Barbeque
CIO, City Barbeque
Systems Manager - IT, City Barbeque
CIO, CKE Restaurants
Sr Business Analyst, CKE Restaurants
Senior Director, Technology Analysis, CompTIA
Managing Director, ConStrata Technology Consulting
SVP of IT, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Solution Architect , Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Director of I.T., Costa Vida
VP of IT, CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries
Sr. Manager of Loyalty and CRM, CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries
Finance, Crazy Bowls & Wraps
Director of I.T., Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts
Sr. IT Business Analyst, Culver Franchising
Director of IT, D'Amico and Partners Inc.
Vice President IT Business Solutions, Darden
Restaurant Systems Manager, Del Frisco's Restaurant Group
Chief Technology Officer, Del Frisco's Restaurant Group
Director, Solutions and Quality, Del Taco
Vice President of Direct Sales , Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Vice President, IT, DineEquity
CEO, Dos Toros Taqueria
Director Of Technology, Dos Toros Taqueria
Dean, College of Business and Public Administration, Drake University
Jr Business Intelligence Analyst, Dutch Bros Coffee
Director of Excellence , Dutch Bros Coffee
GM, Eats On Lex
Co-founder & CEO, eatsa
VP Information Technology, El Pollo Loco Inc.
Sr. Director of Information Technology, Elior North America
Digital Manager, Elior North America
Controller, Elizabeth Blau & Associates
VP of Restaurant Operations, Elizabeth Blau & Associates
Attendee Development Supervisor, EnsembleIQ
Manager, Restaurant Systems, Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.
Chief Information Officer, Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.
Mgr, POS Engineering and Support, Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.
Director of IT, Fire and Vine Hospitality
Director of Information Technology, Firebirds International
Manager of Restaurant Systems, Firehouse Subs
VP of IT, Firehouse Subs
Systems Business Engineer, Firehouse Subs
Director of IT, Fireman Hospitality Group
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Five Guys Enterprises, LLC
VP Information Technology, Five Guys Enterprises, LLC
Director of Restaurant Technology, Five Guys Enterprises, LLC.
IT Director, Five Guys Intl.
Restaurant Technology Manager - Apple American Group, Flynn Restaurant Group LLC
Restaurant Technology Manager - PanAmerican , Flynn Restaurant Group LLC
Senior Director, Restaurant Systems, Flynn Restaurant Group LLC
Director of IT, Ford Restaurant Group
Chief Technology Officer, Formerly of CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
IT Director, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
VP, Finance, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Director of Technology, FreeRange Concepts
Director IS/IT, Frisch's Restaurants
Owner, Frisco's Carhop Diner & Catering
Owner, Frisco's Carhop Diner & Catering
Manger of IT Services, Front Burner
CFO, FSC Franchise Co, LLC
COO, FSC Franchise Co, LLC
VP of IT Operations, Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Sr Manager - Information Systems, Gala Corporation
Director of restaurant systems , Galardi Group
Retail Enterprise Information System Analyst, Ghirardelli - IT Dept
VP of IT, Gibsons Restaurant Group
IT Manger, Gibsons Restaurant Group
Director of IT, Global Franchise Group
Marketing, Go Greek Yogurt
VP of IT, Golden Tree Restaurants
Manager, Information Technology, GOSH Enterprises
Director of IT, Granite City Food and Brewery
Head Geek, Grill Concepts, Inc.
IT Manager, Grill Concepts, Inc.
Information Technology Manager, Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Manager of IT Services, Halo Top Scoop Shop
Director of System Services, Hat Creek Burgers
Dir I.T., Hat Creek Burgers
CFO, Hideaway Pizza
IT Director, Hideaway Pizza
Senior Accountant, Hideaway Pizza
IT Analyst, Hideaway Pizza
Vice President, Hillstone Restaurant Group
Corporate Counsel and Director of Information Technology Systems, HIllstone Restaurant Group
I.T. Field Support Manager, Hofman Hospitality Group
Director of Information Technology, Hofman Hospitality Group
Chief Financial Officer, Hooters Management Corp
Area Supervisor, Hooters Management Corp
Chief Technology Officer , Hooters Management Corp
Controller, Hooters Management Corp
Chief Information Officer, Hooters of America, LLC
Director of Information Systems, Hooters of America, LLC
Sr Software Engineer, Hooters of America, LLC
Owner, HotBox Pizza
VP of Information Technology, Huddle House
Controller, Hudsons Canada's Pub
Store Technology Consultant, Hungry Howie's Pizza
Director of IT, Hungry Howie's Pizza
Chief Financial Officer, Innovative Dining Group
Director of Financial Reporting, Innovative Dining Group
CEO, Intelligent Transactions
Director of IT Analytics, International Coffee & Tea, LLC
CTO, iPic Entertainment
Director of IT, Islands Restaurants
CFO, Islands Restaurants
Director of Innovation, Jack in the Box
Enterprise Architect, Jack in the Box
Sr. Systems Analyst, Jack In The Box
Asst. IT Director, Jason's Deli
CEO, Java Time
Director of Information Technology, JCK Companies
IT Director, Johnny's Pizza House, Inc.
Equity Partner, JP Fuji
IT Manager, King Taco Restaurants Inc
VP IT, Kolache Factory
Chief Development Officer, Kolache Factory
President, Kosher In Midtown
Vice President of Technology, Lazy Dog Restaurants LLC
Vice President of Information Technology, Le Duff America
Vice President of Human Resources, Le Duff America
CEO, Legendary Restaurants
Founder , Lemonade Restaurant Group/ Square Peg Hospitality
CEO, Livit Designs
Chief Information Officer, Logan's Roadhouse, Inc.
Sr. Director of Restaurant Systems, Logan's Roadhouse, Inc.
Executive Director of IT, Luby's
Technology Manager, Luna Grill
IT/Technical Support Administrator, Luna Grill
VP - Technology, Manna Inc.
Systems and Projects Director, Manna, Inc
Sr. Business Analyst, Marco's Franchising, LLC
VP CIO, Marco's Franchising, LLC
RMS/IT Manager , Marco's Franchising, LLC
Global Senior Dir of F&B Tech/POS, Marriott International
CEO, Mascott Corporation
Business Solutions Executive IT, MGM Resorts International
Systems Administrator, Miguel's Restaurant
Operations, MixtGreens
VP of IT, MOD Pizza
Director of Information Technology, Modern Market
Director of Information Technology, Momofuku
Information Systems Coordinator, Monical Pizza Corporation
Marketing Coordinator, Monical Pizza Corporation
IT Manager, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
IT Manager, MRG / Rock and Brews
Chief Information Officer, MUY
Group Head of Operations Technology, Nando's
Chief Architect, Nando's
Partner, Nando's
Sr. Programmer Analyst, NBC Universal
VP - IT, Noodles & Company
Vice President of IT, Noon Mediterranean
Director of IT, Norm's Restaurants
Sr Director IT/Administrative Services, Northland Management Services
Store Systems Manager, Northland Management Services
Director, Restaurant Systems, On the Border Restaurants
Director of People Development, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Franchise Advisory Council Chairman, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Vice President, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Information Technology Director, Oregano’s Pizza Bistro Inc
Director, Information Security & IT Service Delivery, P.F. Chang's
Sr. Director - IT Applications, P.F. Chang's
CIO, P.F. Chang's
Senior Manager, IT Service Delivery, Panago Pizza Inc
Vice President, Information Systems, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
POS Systems Analyst, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
Sr. Manager, Network Infrastructure, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
Sr Mgr, IS Innovation, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
Sr. POS Specialist, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
VP Cafe Operations & Business Services Support, Panera, LLC
Director, Panera To You Technology Lead, Panera, LLC
Senior Manager, Software Implementation Services, Panera, LLC
Sr Project Manager - Field Serivces, Panera, LLC
Vice President, Information Technology, Papa Gino's
VP, Papa John's
Manager, Papa John's
Sr Director International Hardware and Support, Papa John's Intl.
Director Store Solutions, Business Technology, Papa Murphy's
Enterprise Architect, Paradies Lagardere
Sr. Director - Procurement, Paradies Lagardere
Chief Technical Officer, Paradigm Investment Group, LLC.
President of Operations , Parker Restaurant Group
CEO, Parker Restaurant Group
Director of Operations, Parker Restaurant Group
IT Director, Patxi's Pizza
Manager, Pedaler’s Fork
Manager, Pedaler’s Fork
Sr. Director, IT - Retail, Peet's Coffee
Senior Manager, Retail IT, Peet's Coffee
Vice President of Information Technology, Pei Wei
IT Director, Peterson-Burge Enterprises
Digital Marketing Manager, Pita Pit
IT Director, Pizza Properties, Inc.
IT Manager, Pizza Properties, Inc.
Director, Information Technology, Polly's Inc
IT Staff, Portillo's Hot Dogs, LLC
VP, Information Technology, Potbelly Sandwich Shop
IT Manager, Primanti Bros
Owner, Puritan & Company
Director of Information Technology, QK Holdings LLC
Restaurant IT Manager, QK Holdings LLC
Senior Manager, IT Purchasing, QSCC
Associate Manager of IT Purchasing, QSCC
Manager - IT Purchasing, QSCC
Area Manager/IT, R.U.M. Enterprises
CFO, R.U.M. Enterprises
IT, Raising Canes
It System Manager, Raising Canes
IT Director, Raising Canes
VP IT, Raising Canes
VP Information Technology, Rave Restaurant Group
Director of Technology, Reach Restaurant Group
Chief Technology Officer, Reach Restaurant Group
SVP Information Technology, Red Lobster Food Company
Partner, Results thru Strategy
IT Director, Robeks Corp
SVP - Technology & Strategy, Rock and Brews
VP of IT, Romano's Macaroni Grill
COO , Romano's Macaroni Grill
Corporate IT Manager, Roy Rogers Restaurants
POS Manager, Rubio's
Sr. Systems Analyst, Ryman Hospitality Properties
COO, Salata
Software Developer, Salata
Digital Media, Salata
CFO, Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill
Senior IT Director, Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill
IT, Sasnak Management
Marketing, Sasnak Management
Director of IT, Sasnak Management
President, Sasnak Management
CFO, Sasnak Management
CIO, SBE
Director, Digital & Loyalty, Service Inspired Restaurants
Director of Information Technology, Silver Diner Inc.
Operations Manager, Simmonds Restaurant Holdings
Restaurant Systems Manager, Sizzler USA
PMO Director, Sizzler USA
VP-Finance, CFO, Skyline Chili
VP Finance, Slim Chickens
VP Of Franchise Operations, Slim Chickens
Special Projects, Smashburger
Director of Restaurant Systems, Smashburger
Manager, Network and Security, Smashburger
VP of IT, Smashburger
VP, Business Integration & Technology, Smoothie King Franchises, Inc.
Sr IT Director, SMS Holdings
IT Director, Snooze Eatery
Hospitality Technology Analyst, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts
VP Systems Support Services, Sonic
Director Retail Systems, Sonic
Director, Technology Implementation, Sonic
VP Brand Technology, Sonic
CIO, Sonny's BBQ/ 3CIOs
CFO, Spangles Inc.
VP of IT Ops, Specialty's Cafe & Bakery
Director of Operations, Spinato's Pizzeria
Training Manager, Spinatos Pizza
VP of Technology, Sprinkles Cupcakes
Vice President, Information Technology, SSP America Inc
CFO, SSP America Inc
CIO, STACKED
StratPOS, Starbucks Coffee Company
IT Director, Starr Restaurants
IT Systems Specialist, sweetgreen
Accounting Manager, sweetgreen
VP, Digital and Future Works, Taco Bell
Information Technology, Taco Bell
Senior Manager, Taco Bell
Senior Director, All Access, Taco Bell
CIO, Taco Bell
Digital Innovation Manager , Taco Bell
Senior Director, IT, Taco Bueno Restaurants
VP of Operations, Taco John’s International, Inc.
IT Director, Taco John’s International, Inc.
Senior Restaurant Technology Manager, Taco John’s International, Inc.
Vice President, Information Technology, Taco Mac Restaurant Group
Digital Experience Manager, Taco Time NW
Restaurant Technology Manager, Taco Time NW
Director of Development, Taziki's
Director of Business Development, Taziki's
Director of Cloud Services, Taziki's
CEO - Technology, Taziki's
CIO and CSO, TGI Fridays
Sr. Director, Customer Strategy, TGI Fridays
Sr. Director, Marketing Technology, TGI Fridays
Senior Systems Analyst, The Cheesecake Factory
Business Analyst, The Cheesecake Factory
Sr. Director - Information Technology, The Cheesecake Factory
Founder, The Geek Squad
VP of IT, The Habit Burger
CIO, The Habit Burger Grill
CFO, The Kitchen Restaurant Group
Director of IT Operations, The Krystal Company
Owner/Manager, The Lion
Director of Accounting, Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
Director Technology, TooJays Management
Technology Operations, Torchy's Tacos
IT Technician, Torchy's Tacos
Director of Operations, Trapper's Sushi
IT Director, Trapper's Sushi
President, Trapper's Sushi
Director of Technology, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC
VP of IT, True Food Kitchen
IT Manager, True Food Kitchen
Partner, Tucano's Brazilian Grill
Director, Tucano's Brazilian Grill
Director of IT and Purchasing, Tumbleweed
Executive Director, U.S Payments Forum
Director of IT, Ultra Steak
Director IT, United States Beef Corporation
Vice President, Technology, United States Beef Corporation
Assoc. Professor of Hospitality IT, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Assistant Professor, University of Nevada Las Vegas
CIO, Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Network/Security Administrator, Urban Plates
VP IT, Urban Plates
Senior Director of IT, Veggie Grill
Systems Consultant, Veggie Grill
Manager, Wendy's
People Systems & Solutions Director, Whataburger
Manager RT Business Analysis, Whataburger
Manager of Hospitality Systems, Whole Foods Market
COO, Wild Eggs
President, Wild Eggs
CFO, Wing Zone
Director of Technology Development, Wings Etc., Inc.
CEO, Wings Etc., Inc.
VP Corporate Systems & Infrastructure, Wingstop
Senior Director of IT, WKS Restaurant Group
IT Support Manager, Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill
IT Director, Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill
CFO, World Famous Fare
VP Operations, World Famous Fare
GM, Pizza Hut Technology Ventures, Yum! Brands - Pizza Hut International
“There is no better networking opportunity with your colleagues and vendors than at MURTEC!”
— Director of IT, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
“Each year MURTEC provides a great opportunity to learn from industry peers, measure where our brand is, and gain solutions to our existing problems. Without question it is the conference I cannot afford to miss.”
— Director of IT, Hungry Howies