Opportunities and Challenges in the 2026 North American Restaurant Market

Customer traffic is being fragmented, operating costs are soaring, growth is hitting bottlenecks, and high-quality resources are increasingly hard to access.
Looking to break through operational challenges and capture global growth opportunities in the new year?

On January 20 in Los Angeles, Chowbus presents its first event of 2026 — the “North American Restaurant Professionals Roundtable.”
This is the key you need to unlock your next stage of growth.

Centered on the theme “Connecting Top-Tier Resources · Unlocking the Next Chapter of Growth,” this roundtable brings together breakout restaurant brands, billion-dollar capital, targeted traffic, and global expansion resources. It creates a premium ecosystem for North American restaurant professionals focused on experience sharing, resource matchmaking, and co-creating new business opportunities—helping you start 2026 ahead of the curve.

Featured Guests: Localized Execution Insights & Global Expansion Perspectives

Invited guests include Patrick, Brand Lead of Ug Tea; Chen Mingbao, Founder of Ji Beichuan & Lanki; and mystery guests—including the operator behind one of the hottest wagyu BBQ brands in the U.S. and a global dessert entrepreneur with 500+ locations worldwide.

These industry leaders will share end-to-end, real-world experience from market entry to rapid scale, breaking down the core challenges of operating restaurants in North America and offering practical strategies for customer acquisition, cost control, and scalable growth.

Four Core Value Sessions: From Experience to Resources, Solving Growth Challenges End-to-End

1. Private Mastermind with Top Brands

No empty theory—only real execution.
Founders of breakout brands will openly share the full journey from launch to profitability, focusing on traffic acquisition, cost management, and scaling strategies—delivering actionable solutions and proven pitfalls to avoid.

2. Direct Access to Billion-Dollar Funds

Exclusive capital opportunities for restaurant professionals.
Learn about billion-dollar restaurant investment programs and connect on-site by submitting your information—accelerating your brand’s growth with targeted capital support.

3. Chowbus Partner Program — 2026 Launch

Zero-barrier resource monetization.
The all-new 2026 Chowbus Partner Program officially launches. With no additional investment required, participants can earn up to $10,000 per month in passive income, unlocking a lightweight, asset-efficient profit model designed specifically for restaurant professionals.

4. New-Year Exclusive Gift Package

Customized promotion package valued at ¥5,888.
Includes Chowbus platform exposure, community traffic support, and brand marketing asset design—helping your brand quickly penetrate the local market and achieve both traffic and revenue growth at the start of the year.

5. Priority Access to Breakout Brands

Direct conversations with founders—avoid costly mistakes.
Engage face-to-face with brand leaders to gain transparent insights into franchise policies, fee structures, and operating systems—no hidden costs, no guesswork.

Event Details at a Glance

Date & Time: January 20, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 201 N Berry St, Brea, CA 92821

Seats are limited—reserved for North American restaurant professionals who are serious about breaking through growth barriers.

The most important opportunities, top-tier resources, and proven playbooks for the 2026 restaurant industry will be unveiled at this roundtable.Miss it, and you’ll have to wait another year.

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