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Join the leaders
behind the brands

People operations move fast—and the teams who win are the ones who adapt. On the Clock 2026 is where restaurant owners, HR teams, and payroll leaders come together to rethink how work gets done. From smarter hiring workflows to real-time org insights and team performance, this is your day to get hands-on, get inspired, and get ahead.

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Why Attend?

One day. One room.
The biggest names in restaurants.

Atlanta is the heart of the restaurant world–don’t miss the chance to align your strategy with the brands leading the way.

What you’ll experience:

Executive Insights

General Sessions led by top-tier restaurant owners and industry leaders.

Elite Partner Ecosystem

Meet with the leaders in restaurant tech, HR, and payroll who are actually moving the needle in 2026.

Product Vision

An exclusive first look at Workstream's roadmap and future innovations.

Invaluable Networking

Unfiltered conversations with owners, GMs, and the industry's most influential voices.

agenda

Agenda

Get ready for a fast-paced day designed to sharpen your competitive edge.

8:00AM–5:00PM | Registration + Info Desk

Check in, get your badge and stop by anytime for help throughout the day.

8:00AM–9:00AM | Breakfast / Tech Tasting Experience

Start your morning with breakfast and a walk-through of our Tech Tasting Experience

9:00AM–9:15AM | Welcome

Join Workstream CEO Desmond Lim as he opens On the Clock 2026.

9:15AM–10:00AM | Opening Keynote

Stay tuned for info coming soon on our opening keynote.

10:00AM–10:45AM | Tech Tasting Experience

Drop in for bite-sized tech demos and meet the partners behind the solutions.

10:45AM–11:30AM | Featured Speaker

Stay tuned for info about our featured speaker

11:30AM–12:15PM | Navigating People Operations Across a Franchisee System

This panel session will explore how corporate and franchisee leaders align on hiring, onboarding, training and payroll to protect the brand, support operators and elevate both the employee and guest experience.

 

12:15PM–1:30PM | Lunch / Tech Tasting Experience

Refuel and browse hands-on demos, smart solutions, and the tools shaping the future of restaurant people operations.

 

1:30PM–2:15PM | How Great Brands Scale: Leadership Lessons in Growth, Culture and Operations

Details coming soon.

2:15PM–3:00PM | The Performance Equation: AI, Automation & Aligning the Frontline Workforce for Growth

This session explores how leading operators are moving beyond the buzzwords to operationalize AI in ways that actually drive results. From improving guest experience and enabling smarting decision-making to predicting culture, strengthening retention, and scaling best practices, the conversation will focus on what it takes to turn innovation into measurable business impact.

3:00PM–3:30PM | Product Roadmap Session

3:30PM–4:15PM | Break / Tech Tasting Experience

Info coming soon.

4:15PM–5:00PM | Closing Keynote

3:30PM–4:15PM | Happy Hour with Sponsors & Workstream Team

Cheers! Wrap up the confererence with us over drinks and lite bites.

Speakers

Meet the Restaurant Leaders taking the stage at On the Clock!
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Joe Guith

CEO, Board of Directors
CKE Restaurants

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Joe Guith
CEO, Board of Directors
CKE Restaurants
Nadeem Bajwa
Nadeem Bajwa
Co-Founder & CEO
Bajco Group
Marissa Andrada
Marissa Andrada
Partner & Chief Culture Officer, WUF World
Fortune 500 CPO
Mike Gomez2
Michael Gomez
President
MGI International, LLC
Damian Hanft
Damian Hanft
VP, Human Resources
Taco John's
Mikala Friedrich
Mikala Friedrich
Chief HR & Systems Officer
Scooter's Coffee
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Amy Hom
Chief Operating Officer
Barcelona Wine Bar
jennifer-dodd
Jennifer Dodd
Chief Executive Officer
Main Squeeze Juice Co.
Ahsan Jiva
Ahsan Jiva
EVP, Strategy & Transformation
Mellow Mushroom
Bill Aseere
Bill Aseere
Chief Executive Officer
Whit's Frozen Custard
Rajiv Dinakaran
Rajiv Dinakaran
Franchisee
Georgia Foods
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SPONSORS

Powering the Future

of Restaurant Operations

From workforce tech to HR and payroll solutions, OTC26 sponsors deliver the tools operators trust.
Explore the companies driving performance, retention, and growth.

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Venue

The Starling Hotel
Atlanta, GA

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FAQs

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What is OTC26?

Workstream’s On the Clock Summit 2026 is where restaurant leaders, HR teams, and payroll decision-makers come together to rethink how people operations get done. It’s built for the people behind the restaurants—owners, operators, and the teams who power them.

Who should attend?

OTC26 is designed for:

  • Restaurant owners and executives
  • HR, payroll, and people-operations leaders
  • Operators overseeing hiring, compliance, and scheduling
  • Technology and workforce partners supporting restaurant growth

When and where is the event?

OTC26 takes place July 30, 2026 at The Starling Hotel, Atlanta GA

What will I experience at OTC26?

  • Executive Insights: General sessions led by top-tier restaurant owners and industry leaders.
  • Elite Partner Ecosystem: Meet the leaders behind restaurant tech, HR, and payroll innovation for 2026.
  • Product Vision: An exclusive look at Workstream product updates and roadmap.
  • Hands-On Learning: Breakouts, demos, and real-world strategies for simplifying and scaling people operations.

How much does it cost to attend?

Full pricing is displayed on the registration page.

Is there a group discount?

Yes—groups of 5 or more receive discounted pricing.

What is the cancellation policy?

To provide flexibility while ensuring event commitments are met, OTC26 uses the following cancellation structure:

  • Cancellations made 30+ days before the event:
    Full refund issued.
  • Cancellations made 15–29 days before the event:
    50% refund issued.
  • Cancellations made 0–14 days before the event:
    No refunds issued.
  • Transfer Option:
    You may transfer your registration to another attendee at no cost up until 48 hours before the event.

What is the refund process?

Approved refunds will be returned to the original payment method within 7–10 business days.

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes—email events@workstream.is with the new attendee’s name, title, and contact info. Transfers must be completed at least 48 hours before the event.

Are meals included?

Yes. Your registration includes coffee service, lunch, snacks, and networking reception food & beverages.

Will sessions be recorded?

General sessions may be recorded and made available to attendees after the event.
Breakout session recording availability varies by room and presenter.

Is there a virtual option?

At this time, OTC26 is an in-person-only experience.

What should I wear?

Business casual. Bring a light sweater or jacket as conference rooms can run cold.

Are hotel accommodations included?

Hotel accommodations are not included in registration.

Personal Information and Sensitive Personal Information

Before we discuss the right to limit and the right to opt-out, we must first define personal information and how it relates to sensitive personal information.

Personal information is any data that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you or your household. A few examples of personal information include:

  • Name or nickname
  • Email address
  • Purchase history
  • Browsing history
  • Location data
  • Employment data
  • IP address
  • Profiles businesses create about you, including pseudonymous profiles (“user1234”)
  • Sensitive personal information

Sensitive personal information or “SPI” is a subset of personal information, defined as:

  • Identifying information (e.g. social security number, driver’s license)
  • Financial data (e.g. debit or credit card numbers)
  • Precise geolocation (within a radius of 1,850 feet)
  • Demographic or protected-class information (e.g. race/ethnicity, religion, union membership)
  • Biometric and genetic data (e.g. fingerprints, palm scans, facial recognition)
  • Communications and content (e.g. mail, email, text messages)
  • Health and sexual orientation (e.g. vaccine records, health history)

Right to Opt-Out

Californians have the right to opt-out of the sale and sharing of their personal information. That means you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information to third parties (e.g. data brokers, advertisers). You also have the right to opt-out of the sharing of your personal information to prevent the targeting of ads across different businesses, websites, apps, or services.

CCPA-covered businesses must provide a link to allow you to exercise this right. It is usually found at the bottom of a webpage and will say “do not sell or share my personal information” or “your privacy choices.” Sometimes businesses offer privacy choices through a pop-up window or form

To opt-out of the sale and sharing of your personal information, click on the link or use the toggle provided by the business and follow the directions. Doing this on every website you visit can feel burdensome, but to ease the burden you can automatically select your privacy preferences for every website by using an opt-out preference signal, or OOPS for short.

An OOPS is a user-friendly and straightforward way for consumers to automatically exercise their right to opt-out of the sale and sharing of their personal information with the businesses they interact with online. An OOPS, such as the Global Privacy Control. It can either be a setting on your internet browser or a browser extension. With an OOPS, consumers do not have to submit individual requests to opt-out of sale or sharing with each business.

Right to Limit

Californians also have the right to direct businesses to limit the use and disclosure of their sensitive personal information.

Businesses covered under the CCPA must provide a link on their website that allows you to request the limiting of your SPI, if they plan on using it in certain ways. That link will also typically be at the bottom of a webpage and will say: “limit the use of my sensitive personal information” or “your privacy choices.” Once you send this request, the business must stop using your SPI for anything other than to:

  • Provide requested goods or services
  • Ensure security and integrity
  • Prevent fraud
  • Maintain system functionality
  • Comply with legal obligations

Bringing it Together

In summary, the CCPA gives you the right to opt-out of the sale and sharing of your personal information and gives you additional rights to further limit the use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information.

When you exercise these rights together, you exert greater control in protecting your personal data which is important for your identity, safety, and financial health.

If you are on a business’s website and you can’t find the links to exercise your rights, remember to check their privacy policy. The privacy policy should tell you how you can exercise your rights under the law.

If you find your rights being violated, you can submit a complaint to CalPrivacy.

Next in the LOCKED series, we will explore the right to correct and right to know. Follow us on social media to get live updates or check back in one week for the next post.

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