The unleashing power of change: the 47th Annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference

Nation's Restaurant News, June 12, 2006

October 15-18, 2006

Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas

Changing Financial Strategies Top Dynamic MUFSO Program

More than ever, financial strategies are the key to restaurant success. Join us as leading restaurant operators focus on a range of financial issues and other hot industry topics during these MUFSO breakout sessions:

* Fiscal Fitness: Funding Strategies from Venture Capital to IPO

* Quench Your Thirst for Beverage Profits

* Harness Opportunities by Assessing Your Assets

* Corporate Responsibility & Profits: Doing the Right Thing Can Boost the Bottom Line

* Mergers & Acquisitions: When to Sell or Buy & How Do You Do It?

* Opportunities in Non-Traditional Media Marketing

* Healthy Franchise Partnerships: Cracking the Code

* Power Purchasing: Cutting Edge Ideas That Will Save You Time, Effort & Money

Keynote Speakers Add Savvy and Sizzle

Be there as these outstanding MUFS0 keynoters deliver insight and entertainment.

"Inspiration: The B Real Work of Leaders" Lee Cockerell Executive Vice President, Operations Walt Disney World

Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company

Anderson Cooper

Anchor

CNN TV's

"Anderson Cooper 360[degrees]"

"The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness" Stephen R. Covey Leadership Authority, Family Expert, Teacher, Organizational Consultant & Author

Sponsored by The Elliot Leadership Institute

MUFSO 2006 PROGRAM

Sunday, October 15

5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

"A Taste of Dallas" Cocktail Reception

Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company

Monday, October 16

7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Breakfast

Sponsored by Dunkin' Brands, Inc.

7:45 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

"Morning News" Program

8:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Opening Video & Welcome Remarks

8:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Keynote Address

Stephen R. Covey Leadership Authority, Family Expert, Teacher, Organizational Consultant & Author

Sponsored by The Elliot Leadership Institute

9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Nation's Restaurant News Hot Concepts! Panel Discussion

Sponsored by Equal[R]

10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

Networking Break

Sponsored by Blue Bunny & Royal Cup Dine Mor

11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

12:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

Luncheon featuring EAT & EAR Awards & Special 10th Anniversary Tribute to the Multi-Cultural Foodservice Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)

Luncheon Sponsored by PepsiCo Foodservice & Sweet Street Desserts

EAT& EAR Awards Sponsored by PepsiCo Foodservice

2:15 p.m.-2:45 p,m.

Networking Break

Sponsored by Blue Bunny & Royal Cup Dine Mor

2:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Supplier Exchange & Cocktail Reception

6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Reception

Presented by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association on behalf of The Beef Checkoff

Tuesday, October 17

7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Breakfast

Sponsored by Dunkin' Brands, Inc.

7:45 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

"Morning News" Program

8:00 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

Video & Welcome Remarks

8:05 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Keynote Address

Anderson Cooper

Anchor

CNN TV's

"Anderson Cooper 360[degrees]"

9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Nation's Restaurant News & National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation SPIRIT Awards Presentation Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company

9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Networking Break

Sponsored by Blue Bunny & Royal Cup Dine Mor

10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Annual Presidents' Panel

Sponsored by American Express

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Keynote Address

Lee Cockerell

Executive Vice President, Operations

Walt Disney World

Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company

12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

Supplier Exchange & Luncheon Featuring Operator Table Talk Roundtable Discussions

2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

General Session

Nancy Kruse

Menu Trends Expert & Columnist, Nation's

Restaurant News

4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nation's Restaurant News & NRAEF SPIRIT Awards Panel Discussion

Moderated by

Jim Sullivan Chief Executive Officer, Sullivision, & Columnist, Nation's Restaurant News

6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Pro-Banquet Reception

7:30 p.m.

Annual MUFSO Awards Banquet

Honoring the Golden Chain winners, the Pioneer Award Winner, the Operator of the Year and the Innovator Award Winner

Sponsored by American Express

Wednesday, October 18

8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m

Closing Breakfast "SHOWCASE OF THE STARS"

A special session presented by The Multi-Cultural Foodservice Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) examining the foodservice industry as a career path.

10:00 a.m.

MUFSO Adjourns

(Agenda subject to change. Check www.mufso.com for program updates.)