Are you planning a leadership retreat, national franchise conference, or corporate team summit in the restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality space?
Shira Miller is one of the top keynote speakers for the foodservice and hospitality industry, known for helping organizations build cultures of optimism, employee engagement, and breakthrough performance. Her keynotes inspire action, improve team morale, promote leadership development and equip audiences with practical strategies they can use immediately.
Whether your audience includes franchise owners, hotel executives, restaurant operators, or frontline team members, Shira speaks their language with more than 30 years of award-winning experience in their industries.
Why the Foodservice and Hospitality Industry Needs Strong Culture Leadership in 2026
The restaurant and hospitality industry in 2026 is navigating labor shortages, rising customer expectations, and rapid shifts in technology and AI.
Operators must improve employee retention, deliver consistent customer and guest experiences, and lead through constant change.
According to the National Restaurant Association, workforce satisfaction is now one of the most important business priorities, with more than 60% of restaurant leaders citing employee engagement as their top operational challenge.
Shira Miller understands these realities firsthand.
As Chief Communications Officer of National DCP, the $3 billion supply chain serving Dunkin’ franchisees, she leads internal communications, culture transformation, and stakeholder engagement efforts that support thousands of locations. Her experience helping brands thrive during disruption and capitalize on emerging opportunities makes her a trusted voice for teams who need motivation, clarity, and action.
What Shira Miller Delivers for Hospitality & Restaurant Audiences
Shira’s keynotes are designed to help organizations:
Her approach is ideal for:
- National restaurant association events
- Hospitality leadership summits
- Franchisee conventions
- Hotel brand meetings
- Foodservice HR and operations conferences
Trusted by Leading Hospitality and Foodservice Brands
Shira has worked with well-known names in the industry, including:
Canyon Ranch
Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF)
Days Inns of America
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Farm Rich
Carvel/FOCUS Brands
National DCP (Dunkin’ Supply Chain Cooperative)
Life's Food
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AAHOA
Grand Hyatt
Popular Keynotes for Restaurant, Hospitality & Foodservice Audiences
Signature Leadership Keynote: Activate the Remarkable™
Outcomes: Stronger engagement, better culture, improved performance
Leadership Development Keynote:Own Your Remarkable™
Outcomes: Greater confidence, stronger decision-making, increased influence
Employee Engagement & Retention Keynote:The Recognition-First Leader
Outcomes: Higher engagement, improved morale, stronger leadership
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