March 11-13, 2025 | Myrtle Beach, SC — Price increases by $150 after November 1. Register Now
Breakout Session / Thursday / March 13, 2025 / 10:00 AM
Fueling Growth: Strategies for Securing Capital and Expanding Your Business
As your restaurant business thrives, you may find yourself seeking additional capital to expand your operations, open locations or invest in innovative initiatives. This session will explore effective strategies for securing financing and fueling your business's growth. Experts will chat about:
- Obtaining loans, lines of credit, grants and equity investments.
- Developing a compelling business showcasing growth strategy, financial projections and investment needs.
- Building relationships with lenders and negotiate more favorable terms.
- Alternative financing options.
PANELIST
Jake Philpotts | VP of Business Development & Franchise Relations | Surcheros
Jake Philpotts is a leading executive with over 10 years of experience in various development and operations roles for restaurant and business management brands, including Aldi, Chick-Fil-A, and Techtronic Industries. As Vice President of Business Development & Franchise Relations at Surcheros, a growing fast casual Tex-Mex restaurant based in Alpharetta, GA, Jake is responsible for all company and franchise development activities. Jake manages the evaluation and recruitment of new franchisees, real estate selection for franchise business, franchisee construction oversight, and franchise relationship management. Jake started his role with Surcheros in 2019 as the Director of Strategy and Business Development. By October 2020, he quickly took over as VP of Business Development and Franchise Relations. Jake is an integral part of Surcheros and is passionate about helping others make the right decisions when starting a franchise.
