Our Sprockstars are attending several more trade shows in 2022, and the first one is just around the corner. But before we dive into details, we want to take the time to explain how these trade shows will benefit you, our customers, and the platform itself.
If you aren’t already familiar with our hiring solution, Sprockets is an AI-powered platform that uses natural language processing to match incoming applicants to your current top-performing employees. Trusted by some of the biggest brands in the world like Taco Bell and Chick-fil-A, Sprockets is proven to boost employee retention by 43%, on average.
What Does This Mean for You?
Each trade show helps us understand how we can better serve our customers. We’re thankful for the opportunities to build relationships with business owners, operators, and other hiring professionals. Our team is constantly refining our platform as we continue to expand our knowledge of the current hiring challenges within each industry we service.
March 2022 Trade Shows (In Order of Attendance):
1. International Restaurant and Foodservice Show (March 6 – 8)
What better place to start our trade show season than New York City? That’s exactly where you’ll find us from March 6 through 8, sampling the hottest menu trends. International Restaurant and Foodservice Show (IRFS) attendees can expect plenty of creativity and passion for food with live culinary performances, smart kitchen designs, the Rapid Fire Challenge or Hip Sip: Battle of the Modern Bartender, and over 570 leading vendors. Bon appétit!
2. Association of Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchisees (March 7 – 10)
For the first time since the pandemic, the Association of Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchisees (AKFCF) trade show will return better than ever with an energizing theme of the “Power of Opportunity”. According to AKFCF president, Brandon Robertson, attendees will “celebrate the brand’s success, participate in game-changer discussions, network with industry leaders, and experience hands-on workshops designed to take us into the digital future.” Don’t chicken out; say hi to our Sprockstars from March 7 through 10 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
3. Bar & Restaurant Expo (March 21 – 23)
Next, we’ll attend the Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 21 through 23. Featuring educational workshops like 2023 Menu Trends to Know Before Everyone Else Does and Mental Health in Hospitality, the show’s focus will be how bar and restaurant owners can “recover and reforge” post-pandemic. Plus, attendees can listen to dozens of experts speak on six different topics:: Food & Beverage, People & Staffing, Operations, Guest Experience, Marketing, and Technology.
4. International Pizza Expo & Conference (March 22 – 24)
We can’t wait to share a slice of Sprockets and some delicious pizza at the world’s largest pizza event of the year. Our Sprockstars attended the 36th Pizza Expo in 2021 and we dough not want to miss the 37th. The event features more than 90 workshops, seminars, networking events, and pizza-making demonstrations with a show floor as long as eight football fields! We’ll catch you from March 22 through 24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
5. Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (March 29 – April 1)
Our team attended the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC) last year, and there are several reasons why we’re returning. Nearly 2,000 franchisors, leaders, suppliers, and investors are expected, making this the largest multi-unit trade show. The event will feature an exhibit hall of almost 300 smart solutions, educational workshops, and guest speakers like three-time Super Bowl champion Emmitt Smith and bestselling author, CEO, and founder, Jim Sullivan. Join us at Caesar’s Forum from March 29 to April 1 in Las Vegas to learn how to hire the best employees and drive revenue growth at all of your franchise locations.
Replicate Your Top Performers
Our Applicant Matching System reveals which potential hires will thrive in your business just like your best employees. Essentially, it’s like replicating your top performers so you can focus on daily operations. In fact, Sprockets users spend 37% less time on the hiring process. Say goodbye to wasted interview time and hello to 43% higher employee retention.