The Path to Profit for New Restaurants

With nearly two decades of hospitality experience, Hillary Holmes leads strategic partnerships at SpotOn, focusing on the best integrations and partnerships to provide top-of-the-line offerings to those in the hospitality industry. After 18 years in restaurants, Holmes decided to jump from restaurant operations to restaurant technology to expand her impact on those working in this field.

Born into a family of third-generation restaurateurs and distillers, Benson opened The Dorian and then founded the parent company, PHH, in 2014. As co-founder, Benson oversees day-to-day operations, recruitment, financial planning and reporting, purchasing, concept development, and best business practices to deliver transportive leisure. Benson is a board member of the Golden Gate Restaurant Association and an SF Travel committee member.

Chip Klose is a Restaurant Coach and Host of the Restaurant Strategy Podcast. With more than 20 years of industry experience, he works with chefs, owners, and operators all over the world to help them build more profitable (and more sustainable) businesses. He's a contributing writer for Bar & Restaurant, a noted public speaker, and the author of the upcoming book Restaurant Strategy.