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Jose Armario is Executive Vice President of Worldwide Supply Chain, Development, and Franchising for McDonald’s Corporation. In this role, Jose supports the global business in the creation and execution of their market development strategies, including market analytics, tools and metrics along with talent development support. McDonald’s Supply Chain is responsible for the procurement of all food, packaging, and premiums. Additionally, Jose’s role in leading Supply Chain includes oversight for global food safety and quality systems. Jose is also responsible for the company’s overall franchising strategy. Prior to assuming his current role, Jose served as Group President of McDonald’s Canada and Latin America, providing management oversight for the two regions in addition to his role leading international franchising. Having joined McDonald’s in 1996, Jose previously served as President of McDonald’s Latin America; Senior Vice President and International Relationship Partner for the Latin America region; and President of McDonald’s Chile. He is a member of the Board of Directors for USG Corporation, where he serves on the Audit & Compensation Committees; a director of the International Advisory Board and President’s Council of the University of Miami; the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He earned a Master’s degree in Professional Management at the University of Miami and an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Miami Dade College.

Specialties: Leadership, strategy, marketing, franchising, operations, development, real estate, sales management, mergers and acquisitions, international

Eric Gatoff is a Board Member at Nathan's Famous Inc and Chief Executive Officer at Nathan's Famous Inc. He has worked as VP/General Counsel at Nathan's Famous Inc. Eric works or has worked as MEMBER at New York State Bar Assn and Partner at Grubman Indursky & Schindler PC. He attended Fordham University School of Law and GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.

Burney Jennings are a Chief Executive Officer at Biscuitville.

Drew Braum is a President/CEO at Braum's.

Don Fox is a restaurant industry veteran with 46 years of experience, predominately in the QSR and Fast Casual segments. His first job was scrubbing pots and pans at the dish sink of a local Italian restaurant in NJ. He began his management career in 1976 with Six Flags amusement parks. In 1980, he embarked upon a 23 year career with Burger King Corporation, which included assignments in R&D and field operations. Don joined Firehouse Subs in 2003 as Director of Franchise Compliance, rose to COO in 2005, and became CEO in 2009. Under his leadership, the brand has grown to over 1185 restaurants in 46 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. In 2011, Fox was awarded the Operator of the Year Award by Nation's Restaurant News. In 2013, he became a member of the National Restaurant Association's Board of Directors (now in his eight year of service) and received the association's Advocacy Award. Also in 2013, he received the Silver Plate Award from the International Food Manufacturers Association, and was named the #1 executive in the Fast Casual segment by FastCasual.com. In 2018 and 2019, he earned a spot on the list of the Florida 500 - Florida's Most Influential Business Leaders, Also in 2019, he was named an Industry Titan by Women's Food Service Forum. A board member of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association since 2013, he served as its chairman in 2017. He serves on boards in both the non-profit and for-profit arenas, both within and outside of the restaurant industry (among them, the Army Historical Foundation). Fox is also a published author. Among his works: "Patton's Vanguard - The United States Fourth Armored Division"​, published in 2003 (soft cover edition released in 2007) and "Final Battles of Patton's Vanguard," published in 2020. Fox is a frequent speaker and panelist at conferences and events both within and outside of the restaurant industry.

Marc Simon is a President and Chief Executive Officer at Rubio's Restaurants Inc and Chief Operating Officer at Rubio's Restaurants Inc and is based in Greater San Diego Area. He has worked as Chief Executive Officer at America's Incredible Pizza Company, Regional Director:Chipotle at McDonald's, and Regional Director at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Marc studied at Ohio University between 1970 and 1974 and Case Western Reserve University between 1976 and 1977.

Mark King is a Chief Executive Officer at Taco Bell Corp and CEO:Taco Bell at Yum! Brands, Inc. and is based in Irvine, California. He has worked as President at adidas North America Inc, Vice President at CALLAWAY GOLF CO, and Executive Emeritus at Adidas. Mark studied at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.