State of the Industry Webcast
Let’s talk about it. If you are among those that consider the FE&S State of the Industry issue required reading, you’ll also consider the FE&S SOI webcast a must-attend. You’ll walk away with deeper connections to the data-driven analysis in the issue as industry leaders and experts talk about current challenges, best practices and how they see 2026 shaping up.
Register to Watch Live Tuesday, June 23 1:00 Central
FCSI members and certified foodservice professionals may earn a continuing education unit by registering and viewing the webcast and then completing a short quiz.
Moderator
Joe Carbonara
Editorial Director
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
Panelist
Huy Do
Research & Insights Manager
Datassential
Huy Do is research & insights manager at Datassential, where he produces data-driven reports analyzing industry trends, from consumer behavior and emerging technology to new waves in the chain restaurant landscape. With over six years of experience in foodservice and market research, Huy strives to maintain a firm pulse on the latest and greatest in the food world, identifying new trends as they take shape. Huy holds a BS in Communication from Northwestern University, and an MA from DePaul University.
Panelist
Dr. Chad Moutray
Sr. VP for Research & Knowledge and Chief Economist
National Restaurant Association
Dr. Chad Moutray is senior vice president for research & knowledge and chief economist at the National Restaurant Association, where he leads economic analysis, data-driven insights, and thought leadership for business leaders in the restaurant and foodservice industry. A recognized expert on economic trends, he frequently shares his perspectives through professional presentations, media interviews, and industry reports.
Before joining the National Restaurant Association, Moutray served as chief economist at the National Association of Manufacturers and director of the Center for Manufacturing Research at the Manufacturing Institute. His earlier roles include chief economist and director of economic research for the Office of Advocacy at the U.S. Small Business Administration and dean of the School of Business Administration at Robert Morris College in Chicago.
Moutray holds a Ph.D. in economics from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from Eastern Illinois University.
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