Webinar
Restaurants in 2024: A Data-Driven Outlook
November 14, 2023
During this webinar we leveraged the latest location intelligence to understand the trends driving the Fast Casual and wider dining sectors, from the biggest challenges to the most innovative concepts. Watch as we dive into visitation patterns to see which chains are staying ahead, and which strategies will drive success during the holiday season and into 2024.
Meet the speaker
RJ Hottovy, CFA
Head of Analytical Research
Placer.ai
R.J. Hottovy, CFA is Head of Analytical Research for Placer.ai. He has covered the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce sectors for nearly 20 years. He has held several analyst positions in the past, including Global Consumer Equity Strategist at Morningstar and equity analyst roles at William Blair & Co. and Deutsche Bank. Hottovy also brings a wealth of experience with early-stage investments as an investor and member of the investment committee for the IrishAngels Venture Capital group. He has worked with more than 100 early-stage consumer and technology companies, advising on more than $200 million in capital raises and other buy- and sell-side M&A transactions. Hottovy is also a member of the Chicago Seed Co. network, a group of Chicago-area investors focused on early-stage food & beverage companies.
Meet the moderator
Mandy Wolf Detwiler
Managing Editor
Networld Media Group
Mandy 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.
