Fast Casual Executive Summit

Oct. 4-6, 2026, Arlington, Texas

Trade shows give you badges; we give you buyers. The Fast Casual Executive Summit is strictly capped and curated for a few hundred executive decision-makers. Sponsoring delivers high-visibility brand positioning, zero wasted interactions and direct access to the c-suite leaders who can say yes.

PLATINUM - OPENING KEYNOTE + OPENING RECEPTION
- Sponsor will introduce the opening keynote speaker on Day 1.
- Sponsor will have 5 minutes immediately following the opening keynote to address attendees from the podium and invite them to the opening reception.
- Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program.
- 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
- 4’ x 8’ exhibit space (includes WiFi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
PLATINUM - OFFSITE DINNER PARTY
- Sponsor will host the offsite dinner party on Day 2.
- Sponsor will have 5 minutes during the party to address attendees from the podium.
- Sponsor logo will be featured on signage at the dinner party.
- Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program.
- 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
- 4’ x 8’ exhibit space (includes WiFi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
PLATINUM - EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVES
- Sponsor will give a 10-minute presentation (non-promotional) during the Executive Perspectives general session.
- Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program.
- 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
- 4’ x 8’ exhibit space (includes WiFi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
ROSE GOLD - BREAKFAST BRIEFING OR LUNCH & LEARN
- Sponsor will give a 15-minute presentation (non-promotional) during one “Breakfast Briefing” session or during one “Lunch & Learn” session.
- 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
- 4’ x 8’ exhibit space (includes WiFi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
GOLD
- Exclusive sponsor of one session (non-keynote) with option to participate as moderator or panelist.
- Sponsor may choose from the following (selection is on a “first-come” basis):
  - CEO Roundtable general session (1 available)
  - Perfect Pitch general session (1 available)
  - Panel Discussion (13 available)
- 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
- 4’ x 8’ exhibit space (includes WiFi, standard electric, table, 2 chairs)
SILVER - BREAKFAST WRAP SESSIONS
- Sponsor will lead a series of four 15-minute small groups discussions with attendees during breakfast on Day 3 of the Summit. Discussion must be on one of the following topics: AI/Robotics, Menu Trends, Digital Marketing, Managing Delivery, Customer Experience, Growing Your Offsite Business, Sustainability, Marketing on a Budget, Labor Issues, State of the Industry, Customer Feedback, Tips & Tricks for Growth, Can You have Too Much Tech?, Hospitality Matters, Food Safety
- After 15-minutes with one group, the sponsor will rotate to the next group.
- 2 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
- 4’ x 4’ exhibit space (includes WiFi, standard electric, cocktail table)
SILVER - PROVE YOUR CASE
- Sponsor will get 15 minutes during the “Prove Your Case!” general session to present a case study along with one of their restaurant operator partners.
- Sponsor must have an operator as a co-presenter. The operator will receive a complimentary full-conference pass that will not count against the sponsor’s allotment.
- Sponsors may provide a hardcopy case study to be distributed during the session.
- 2 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
- 4’ x 4’ exhibit space (includes WiFi, standard electric, cocktail table)
BRONZE
- 1 sponsor pass (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
- 4’ x 4’ exhibit space (includes WiFi, standard electric, cocktail table)
ASSOCIATE
- 1 sponsor pass (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)

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OPTIONAL SPONSORSHIP ADD-ONS Requires Associate-level sponsorship or higher. Subject to availability.

SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE SPONSOR - $8,000

The Social Media Lounge is where attendees can go to grab a refreshment between sessions and check out what others are saying about the Summit on social media. The lounge will have three large screens showing real-time social feeds. As the sponsor, your branding will be prominent in the lounge area and you will have the opportunity to engage with attendees who enter the lounge.

FAST CASUAL FOOD TOUR SPONSOR - $8,000

The Summit kicks off with tours of some of the host city’s top fast casual restaurants. As the exclusive sponsor of Fast Casual Food Tour, you receive:

Company logo on all promotional materials related to the Tour, company logo on Tour buses, one sponsor representative to serve as the host on each Tour bus.
3 additional sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
4 Food Tour passes

SEAT DROP - $5,900

Sponsor provides a gift item or marketing collateral to be placed on each seat in the main conference room.

WATER BOTTLES SPONSOR - $4,500

Sponsor’s logo on all water bottles at the summit provided throughout the event.

LANYARD SPONSOR - $4,100

Sponsor’s logo included on badge lanyards handed out to all Summit participants.

REGISTRATION SPONSOR - $4,000

Sponsor’s logo included on the attendee registration form and near the “Register Now” button in all event email promotions and on the event website. Logo will also be displayed at the event registration desk. Sponsor may assign one person from their organization to work with the Connect Media team at the registration desk. They will help attendees check in and introduce themselves as a sponsor of the Summit.

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR - $3,750

Photo-booth set up the entire time of the conference in the exhibit area. Includes a #hashtag frame on the photo with a step and repeat logo of the sponsor and the Summit.

FAST CASUAL HALL OF FAME SPONSOR - $3,500

Exclusive sponsorship of the Fast Casual Hall of Fame induction ceremony, with your representative serving as co-host of the event and helping present awards to this year’s inductees. Sponsor will also be included in all pre-event and post-event promotion of the Hall of Fame ceremony.

WI-FI SPONSOR - $3,500

Sponsor’s logo on signage and table cards throughout the event providing Wi-Fi login instructions to event participants. The sponsor’s name may be used as the Wi-Fi password for the event.

ADDITIONAL SPONSOR PASSES - $3,500

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REFRESHMENT BREAK SPONSOR - $3,000

Sponsor’s logo to be displayed prominently at refreshment stations during one refreshment break. Product placement not included. (8 available. Sponsor multiple breaks and save 25% off all.)

ROOM KEY SPONSOR - $3,000

Sponsor’s logo included on room keys handed out to Summit participants who are staying at the official Summit hotel.

CHARGING STATION SPONSOR - $2,900

Mobile phone charging station branded with sponsor logo throughout the event.

BAG SPONSOR - $1,850

Sponsor’s logo included on swag bags handed out to all Summit participants.

JOURNAL SPONSOR - $1,600

Sponsor’s logo included on journals handed out to all Summit participants for taking notes during the event. Sponsor may also supply logo pen to be included in

MOBILE APP SPONSOR - $1,500

Sponsor’s logo included on the title screen of the event’s mobile app that will be used by attendees during the event. Sponsor’s logo will also be included in promotions for the mobile app in the event program and on signage.

MAIN BALLROOM NAMING RIGHTS - $1,000

This is the room where all general sessions (including keynotes) and half of the breakout sessions happen. We’ll name it after the sponsor and refer to it as such in the program and on signage.

SESSION VIDEO LICENSE - $1,000

Your sponsored session will be professionally recorded and edited. Edited session videos will be available about a month after the event. We will send you a link to download as soon as it is available. You may then use the video as you please. For example, you can publish all or a portion of the video on your website, YouTube, etc.

BREAKOUT ROOM NAMING RIGHTS - $750

This is the room where half of the breakout sessions happen. We’ll name it after the sponsor and refer to it as such in the program and on signage.

VIRTUAL SWAG BAG - $500

Sponsor provides an offer for attendees to be included in a post-event email sent to all attendees by event organizers

MOBILE APP PUSH NOTIFICATIONS - $500

We’ll push your 140-character message to all attendees twice during the event via our mobile app. Drive them to your booth, send them a freebie or just remind them about your services. (Sponsor may choose the time of day on a first-come-first-serve basis.)

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT IN PRE-EVENT EMAILS - $500

In the days leading up to the event, we send registered attendees two separate emails to update them on important event info. The Sponsor Spotlight section in those messages can include your company logo or other image, 50 words of text and a link. (4 sponsorships available. Includes placement in both messages.

SUMMIT COMMERCIALS - $500

Sponsor provides video (60 seconds maximum) to be played up to 2x during event breaks.

ADDITIONAL ITEM IN ATTENDEE SWAG BAG - $150