10/07/2026
What an incredible time at the š We loved connecting with restaurant leaders and sharing the stage to discuss what it really takes to scale a brand without building a massive back office.
Mark Cimino, President of Consolidated Concepts presented a powerful case study in the Prove Your Case portion of the event, featuring their partnership with Kyle Frederick, CEO of Original ChopShop
Together, they told the story of how Original ChopShop grew from 3 to 29 locations across Texas, Arizona, and Georgiaāwhile adding 7 points of margin and keeping food, beverage, and paper costs consistently under 30%. š
The secret? Strategic purchasing partnerships that go beyond the plate. From menu complexity across 5 dayparts to hidden savings in everyday essentials like gloves, trash liners, and paper products, it's proof that looking "under the hood" of your P&L pays off.