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    Michael P. Owens

    Michael P. Owens is the Co-Founder of Influence Group and the creator behind some of the leading B2B conference brands in retail, restaurant, workplace, healthcare, education, and aging. He is the founder and architect of RetailSpaces, RestaurantSpaces, WorkSpaces, HealthSpaces, HotelSpaces, BankSpaces, the Senior Living Innovation Forum, the Home Care Innovation Forum, the Higher Ed Facilities Forum, and the K12 Facilities Forum. Over the past two decades, his events have brought together thousands of executives, operators, developers, designers, and solution providers to shape the future of physical space across industries. Owens is known for building experience-driven conferences that mix sharp thinking, meaningful connections, and a vibe that feels intentional, not manufactured.
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    How AI Can Help Restaurants Enhance the Guest Experience & Drive Sales

    Data mining is the gold mining of today, but it's practically worthless to collect endless streams of data if you don't put it to use.

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    How Can Restaurants Save Money And Conserve Energy?

    Veteran engineer Richard Young is adept at putting challenging concepts in easy-to-follow terms.

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    David Novak on Building a Successful Restaurant Business

    “Recognition is your secret weapon,” says former Yum! Brands CEO and bestselling author David Novak. Cultivating human capital and acknowledging accomplishments are essential elements to building a successful restaurant business.

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    How Restaurant Chains Can Achieve Success with Value Engineering

    The shift of consumer behavior in the digital age is leading restaurant chains to reassess their brick-and-mortar strategies. While there are some brands thriving and expanding, there is a growing trend towards consolidation. 

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    &pizza Makes Restaurant Design a Cultural Phenomenon

    &pizza – pronounced "and pizza" – could just as easily have been another fast-casual pizza chain, the likes of Blaze or 800 Degrees. But the D.C.-based company aspires to be much more than that – not just a pizza chain, but also a piece of local...

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    Buffalo Wild Wings Chairman on Designing the Customer Experience

    James Damian, Chairman of Buffalo Wild Wings, is a self-described "failed music major."

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

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