Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN) is excited to announce “Brands in the Hot Seat,” a new opportunity for founders and leaders of emerging restaurant concepts who are looking for capital to grow.
Launching at the 2024 Investment Summit this Oct. 8-9 in Nashville, Tenn., “Brands in the Hot Seat” will welcome a select number of brand leaders to pitch their concepts in front of leading investors, including representatives from private equity, venture capital, family office, and more.
The deadline to apply for participation in “Brands in the Hot Seat” is Tuesday, Aug. 27.
“In the spirit of ‘Shark Tank,’ we’re excited to give a few emerging chains the opportunity of a lifetime: to pitch their business to dozens of investors in one room,” said Sam Oches, editor-in-chief of NRN. “While the investors are not likely to be writing checks after this session, they’re going to offer the next best thing: advice on how to improve the pitch.”
“Brands in the Hot Seat” will take place Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. CT. Participants have up to 10 minutes to pitch their concepts, and a panel of investor judges will provide feedback on the pitch. Audience members — comprising other investors and brands leaders — will then be invited to ask questions of each participant.
“The goal here is for emerging restaurant entrepreneurs to gain valuable insights on how to pitch to investors,” Oches added. “And of course the bonus is that they can build relationships with dozens of investors who may someday participate in their raise.”
NRN is looking for three or four brands to participate in this exclusive opportunity. Think that could be you? To be considered for “Brands in the Hot Seat,” please email Katrina Phillips by Tuesday, Aug. 27 at [email protected] with the following information about your brand:
- Brand name
- Number of locations
- Short description of menu and concept
- Brief synopsis of the brand’s origin story
- Explanation of why you’re looking for capital to grow
- Why your brand deserves this opportunity to pitch
The Investment Summit helps to kick off CREATE: The Event for Emerging Restaurateurs, a free event for restaurant representatives that takes place at the Omni Nashville Oct. 9-11. To register for CREATE, click here.
