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Popeyes, FAT Brands execs talk about challenges facing women in the lead

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October 31, 2023 by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

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A session titled "Women in the Lead" will bring together two remarkable leaders in the food industry, Amy Alarcon and Jenn Johnston, to discuss their journeys, experiences and insights into leadership and innovation. Alarcon and Johnston will speak at #QSRNext, a free half-day virtual seminar for restaurant owners and executives Nov. 8.

Alarcon, the vice president of culinary innovation for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, has been instrumental in driving the restaurant's creative culinary development. Her expertise in blending flavors and enhancing menu offerings has propelled Popeyes to new heights. The once fine-dining chef will share how she flexes her creative muscle as a chef in the QSR industry and what it takes to be an effective leader.

Johnston, the CMO for FAT Brands, brings her expertise in brand management and marketing to the stage. She'll discuss the dynamic role women play in shaping a brand's identity and connecting with consumers in a fast-paced and competitive industry. Her experiences highlight the significance of inclusivity and diversity in marketing campaigns and corporate culture. FAT Brands is parent company to 18 restaurant brands, including Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Great American Cookies and Hot Dog on a Stick.

#QSRNext registration is free for qualified attendees. To learn more about the half-day event, click here.

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About Mandy Wolf Detwiler

Mandy Wolf Detwiler is the managing editor at Networld Media Group and the site editor for PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com. She has more than 20 years’ experience covering food, people and places.

An award-winning print journalist, Mandy brings more than 20 years’ experience to Networld Media Group. She has spent nearly two decades covering the pizza industry, from independent pizzerias to multi-unit chains and every size business in between. Mandy has been featured on the Food Network and has won numerous awards for her coverage of the restaurant industry. She has an insatiable appetite for learning, and can tell you where to find the best slices in the country after spending 15 years traveling and eating pizza for a living.

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