How The Nest Operates
The Nest is built to empower restaurant C-suite executives through meaningful collaboration and actionable solutions.
- Monthly Virtual Roundtables: Members meet online to vet suppliers, navigate industry challenges, and uncover innovative solutions.
- In-Person Events: The Nest fosters deeper connections and impactful engagement at leadership conferences, chapter gatherings, and now our own flagship events.
- Specialized Executive Groups: Tailored communities ensure highly relevant conversations among peers facing similar challenges.
At The Nest, every interaction is designed to drive trust, collaboration, and innovation in the restaurant industry.
Executive Specific Nests
The Nest is divided into specialized executive groups, allowing members to connect with peers facing the same challenges and opportunities.
Dedicated Groups:
President & CEO
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Founders
Global Supply Chain
New and Expanding Groups:
Domestic Supply Chain
HR
Legal
Culinary
Chief Development Officer
Franchisee
Our Vision for the Future
The Nest is on a mission to become the largest, most influential restaurant C-suite networking organization in America.
By 2027, we aim to:
- Grow to 1,000 members while maintaining exclusivity and relevance.
- Be the go-to resource for networking, solutions, and best practices in the restaurant chain space.
- Empower restaurant executives to drive innovation and overcome industry challenges.
Our ultimate goal is to shape the future of the restaurant industry through collaboration, trust, and leadership.
About Mark Hatch
Mark Hatch is the VP of Trade Relations and Managing Director of The Nest Group. With years of experience in the restaurant industry, Mark is dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation among C-suite executives.
After many conversations with top restaurant executives in his decade at Informa, he quickly realized the greatest value from Informa events came from the peer-to-peer information exchange between operators. From these small interactions comes invaluable insights, trusting friendships, and ultimately game changing solutions! Mark then set out to create small communities of C-Suite restaurant operators to give them a safe space where they can take on the industry head winds. Under his leadership, The Nest has grown into a trusted community of over 400 members, with specialized executive groups and impactful events. Mark’s vision is to build the largest, most influential network of restaurant leaders in America.
