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ICR to Host Restaurant Industry Outlook Webinar

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ICR, a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, will host its inaugural Restaurant Industry Outlook webinar today, Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET.

The event will bring together top research analysts to recap broad themes from the recent restaurant earnings season and discuss what is ahead for 2023, followed by a roundtable discussion with executives from three fast casual brands.

The Restaurant Industry Outlook panel discussions include:

Restaurants – Analysts Recap Q4 Earnings Season and Reflect on What’s Next
Hosted by Raphael Gross, Partner and Jeff Priester, Managing Director, ICR
Panelists: Jeff Bernstein, Barclays; Josh Long, Stephens; and Andrew Charles, TD Cowen

Spotlight on Three Fast-Casual Brands: Roundtable Discussion with CEOs of Chicken Salad Chick, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Potbelly
Hosted by Sam Oches, Editor in Chief, Nation's Restaurant News
Panelists: Scott Deviney, Chicken Salad Chick; Chris Dull, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers; Bob Wright, Potbelly

“We look forward to having an informative discussion with seasoned restaurant analysts about the current state of the industry as well as hearing insights from leading fast-casual brands on how they are navigating and succeeding in this environment,” said Raphael Gross, Partner in ICR’s Restaurant Group.

To register for the Restaurant Industry Outlook webinar, please visit: https://icr.swoogo.com/Industry_Outlook_Restaurants

About ICR

Established in 1998, ICR partners with its clients to execute strategic communications and advisory programs that achieve business goals, build awareness and credibility, and enhance long-term enterprise value. The firm’s highly-differentiated service model, which pairs capital markets veterans with senior communications professionals, brings deep sector knowledge and relationships to approximately 1,000 clients across more than 20 industry groups. ICR’s healthcare practice operates under the Westwicke brand (www.westwicke.com). Today, ICR is one of the largest and most experienced independent communications and advisory firms in North America, maintaining offices in New York, Norwalk, Boston, Baltimore and Beijing. Learn more at www.icrinc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @ICRPR.

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