Callie Evergreen (Moderator)

Family dining is proving it can still thrive in today’s fast-changing restaurant landscape. As CEO of Ascent Hospitality Management, James O’Reilly is steering Perkins and Huddle House with a sharp focus on value-driven menus, streamlined operations, modernized branding, and franchise expansion. This session will offer operators a behind-the-scenes look at how Ascent is using technology, culture, and guest experience to fuel performance—and why family dining still deserves a seat at the table.