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CONTENT. CAPITAL. CONNECTIONS.
 
 

March 8, 2018
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Eastern Time (ET)

IN-PERSON LOCATION
DWT New York
1251 Avenue of the Americas, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10020

WEBINAR LOCATION
Log-in details will be provided

Followed by post-class field trip to location TBA

CLE credit pending

 
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Workshop Overview

This intensive workshop will provide attendees with essential information and strategies to successfully navigate restaurant financing from inception through one or more liquidity events.

 
 
 
 

AP Program Overview

The Restaurant High AP Program is a series of advanced workshops on matters of compelling interest to restaurateurs. The courses are led and designed by some of the most experienced professionals in the restaurant industry. The Fresh Perspectives Professional Series is a part of the AP Program, which provides a forum for holistic perspectives and places a premium on diverse viewpoints and individuals.

 
 
 
 

Agenda

 

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Fresh Perspectives
Business leaders & investors share keys to success and thoughts on barriers and opportunities for female and diverse professionals

 

11:05 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Crafting a Financing Plan to Fit Your Goals
Enterprise Financing, Single Unit Financing and other Models; Entity Selection and Transactional Structures; Tax, Legal and Business Considerations

 

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Working Lunch
Understanding Investors
From high net worth, to family office to private equity, learn about the diverse and varied world of private investors

Market Check & 2018 Valuation and Other Perspectives:
Understand what criteria attracts investors, how concepts are valued, and strategies for optimizing value in the eyes of the market

 

1:15 - 1:45 p.m.

Preparing for a Financing
How to determine whether the time is right to approach the market and important steps that one can take to ensure a productive process

 

1:50 - 2:15 p.m.

Spotting Red Flags from Prospective Investors and Avoiding Disaster
Understand how to differentiate between "good" and "bad" investors and how to weed the "bad" ones from the conversation

From Term Sheet to Closing
Learn about what items should be covered in a term sheet; the due diligence process, working with attorneys, accountants and other providers, and expectation management

 

2:15 - 2:45 p.m.

Special Considerations for Founders & Key Employees
Discuss market terms for compensation and other market terms for founders and key employees along with structures for equity and non-equity incentive plans

 

2:45 - 3:20 p.m.

After the Deal Closes
Concept leaders and investors share best practices for working successfully together toward an amazing future!

 

3:20 - 4:00 p.m.

Brand Leaders & Investor Meet & Greet
Full of new knowledge, brands and investors have time to get acquainted

 

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Field Trip to TBA
*Don't forget to have your parent or guardian sign your permission slip

 
 

ESTEEMED FACULTY (AND MORE TO COME)

 



Riley Lagesen
Davis Wright Tremaine



Kerry Diamond
Cherry Bombe



Lauren Bailey
Upward Projects



Lina O’Connor
Tender Greens

 



Kim Malek
Salt & Straw



Alice Lee
L Catterton



Karen Kenworthy
Stripes Group



Elaine Chon-Baker
Mokja Ventures

 



Mark Leavitt
Union Square Hospitality Group



Christina Tosi
Milk Bar



Laura Warf
Davis Wright Tremaine



Erin Patinkin
Ovenly

 



Landes Taylor
Davis Wright Tremaine



Martha Hoover
Patachou Inc.



Jacob Organek
Rosser Capital Partners



Peter Mavrovitis
Union Square Hospitality Group

 



Robert Cornog
Punch Bowl Social



Andy Pforzheimer
Barteca Restaurant Group



Melanie Broome
Davis Wright Tremaine

 
 

Faculty members are subject to change

 
 
 

Complimentary registration for DWT Clients and Cherry Bombe Supporters
Registration fee $200*

*All proceeds will be donated to charity

 
 
 
Contact Tara de Borja with questions.
 
 

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