Unpretentious Palate’s Industry Breakfasts
Join Unpretentious Palate’s debut industry brunch series, an invite-only event where hospitality professionals will gather to discuss the industry’s most pressing issues and find ways to move forward together. Presented by Vulcan, each breakfast will feature networking and a panel discussion geared at strengthening relationships and the businesses that make up Charlotte’s culinary scene.
September 22, 10 a.m.: Feast or Famine: How to Stay Financially Fit in Food Service
Running a restaurant has always been a high-risk, high-reward endeavor — but in today’s climate, margins are tighter, costs are unpredictable, and financial stability can feel like a moving target. This panel will tackle the money side of the business head-on, exploring how operators and owners can navigate rising rents, shifting consumer habits, and workforce challenges while building sustainable, profitable models.
Speakers: Gayle Cabrera of Truist, Kory Jeter of Cultura Properties, and Jon Dressler of Rare Roots Hospitality.
Topics and speakers are subject to change.
Past Events:
Margin Makers: Creative Strategies to Expand Restaurant Revenue
Speakers: Meghan Hurst of Vulcan, Laura White of CRVA, and Cat Carter of L’Ostrica. Read the recap here.
Shifting the Focus from Hustle to Health
Speakers: Sam Diminich of Your Farms Your Table, Juliet Kuehnle of Sun Counseling & Wellness and Dr. Melissa Jones of Priority Care, PC. Read the recap here.
If you are interested in being on the invite list, please fill out our request form below. Please note that filling this form out does not confirm your attendance. If room, we will reach out with a personal invite.
Thank you sponsors!
These events are offered free to attendees thanks to our generous sponsors
