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Restaurant Leadership Conference
April 4-7, 2027
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Phoenix, Arizona

Rusty Bills
Chief Operating Officer at Wienerschnitzel
Team Member

Profile

Rusty Bills is Chief Operating Officer of Galardi Group, Inc., the parent company of Wienerschnitzel. Rusty brings nearly two decades of experience with the organization, having served in multiple leadership roles across the business. For the past four years as COO, he has led day-to-day operations while overseeing Supply Chain, Training, and New Construction, helping drive operational excellence and system-wide growth. Known for his practical leadership style and deep understanding of franchise operations, Rusty is passionate about building strong teams, supporting franchise partners, and scaling brands for long-term success.

Agenda Sessions

  • Deploying Voice AI at America's Iconic Brands

    1:15pm
  • Close the Gap Faster: Operational Improvement Tactics That Actually Stick

    12:15pm