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Using data to examine return of restaurant business

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May 26, 2022

The restaurant industry has been hit hard by multiple challenges this year, including rising costs, supply chain issues and labor problems. Slowly but surely, the industry is recovering as diners feel more comfortable dining indoors again.

R.J. Hottovy, provided

In a free one-hour webinar sponsored by Placer.ai, titled "The Restaurant Recovery: A Data-Driven Look," R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research for Placer.ai, will leverage the latest location analytics to examine the key elements impacting restaurants today. The free webinar takes place June 9, at 2 p.m. EST.

Hottovy has covered the restaurant, retail and e-commerce sectors for nearly 20 years, most recently serving as a fund manager for Aaron Allen Capital Partners. Over the past three years, he has worked with more than 50 consumer and technology companies, advising on more than $200 million in early-stage capital raises and other buy- and sell-side M&A transactions.

The webinar will be moderated by Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb Editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler and will feature a live Q&A session. To register for the free event, click here.