Future of Food Halls Conference presented by GoTab

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Featured Sessions

The event will break down the legislative hurdles, operational complexities, and technology infrastructure required for success, from navigating permitting and policy barriers to designing workflows that drive efficiency, guest satisfaction, and sustainable revenue.

The State of Food Halls: Market Trends, Real Estate Viability & Economic Forecasting - Featuring Phil Colicchio and Trip Schneck of Colicchio Consulting

• Pre-pandemic → post-pandemic evolution of the food hall category
• Impact on commercial real estate, urban districts, and mixed-use developments
• Why food halls outperform traditional retail in today’s climate
• Predictions for the next decade (leasing, concepts, consumer expectations)

Food Hall Owners Panel: Why We Built These - What We’d do Differently

• Hear directly from owners who have put real money, time, and risk on the line
• Get practical insight into financial models and capital decisions
• Understand how tenant relationships really play out in practice
• Explore the unexpected challenges that only show up once you’re operating

Food Halls as Real Estate Anchors

• Learn how food halls influence tenant mix, adjacent retail performance, and overall asset value
• Examine common risks, pitfalls, and long-term sustainability challenges
• Understand the financial and leasing models that make food halls attractive to landlords and investors

Alcohol Partnerships: From Tap Takeovers to National Brand Activations

• How beverage alcohol companies engage with food halls
• Creating cross-promotional events around holidays, sports, and seasonal themes
• “Purchasing a tap”: What’s allowed, what’s smart, and how to do it responsibly
• Beer, wine, and spirits programming that drives revenue and dwell time

Self-Pour Walls and Traditional Bar Setups

• Learn how venue size, alcohol mix, staffing realities, and guest behavior influence what works best
• Understand revenue optimization, dwell time, and throughput impacts
• Hear real-world insights on how bar format choices affect both the bottom line and the guest journey
• Leave with a clear framework for choosing the right bar model for your concept

Designing Food Halls for What's Next

• How food hall design has evolved from showcasing food to creating flexible, social destinations
• Design strategies that support community connection, programming, and changing tenant mixes
• Lessons learned from what hasn’t worked—and how to avoid common design pitfalls
• How future-focused design decisions enable long-term adaptability and operational success
• Gain practical insights for integrating entertainment without overcomplicating the business

The Rise of Eatertainment: Designing for Dwell Time

• Examine how eatertainment is reshaping food halls into true destinations
• Learn how entertainment can increase dwell time and per-capita spend
• Hear how operators balance entertainment with operational complexity
• Gain practical insights for integrating entertainment without overcomplicating the business

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