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aha webinar: innovative ways to use data & tech to protect margins

March 10, 2026  |  11am MST

This webinar explores how restaurants can use technology, data, and automation to regain control of food, labour, and operational costs. Through real-world examples and panel discussions with industry experts, we’ll examine where profit leakage commonly occurs and how better visibility into costs can change the way operators make decisions.

The focus isn’t on buying more software. It’s about using the systems you already have more effectively to reduce waste, improve scheduling accuracy, and uncover hidden costs that quietly erode margins.

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  • ‍This webinar brings together restaurant operators, technology experts, and industry partners with real, hands-on experience navigating today’s challenging operating environment.

    Spencer Michiel brings over 20 years of restaurant industry experience, having worked nearly every role from busser to operations manager. After years behind the bar at high-volume pubs, Spencer transitioned into restaurant technology, helping launch the first fully cloud-based POS and later introducing U.S. operators to QR code ordering and mobile payments. Today, through Back of House, Spencer helps operators identify and implement technology that improves efficiency, controls costs, and supports long-term performance.

    Marylise Trepanier has more than a decade of experience across front- and back-of-house roles, including kitchen, service, and management. Passionate about helping restaurants optimize operations and empower their teams, she works closely with operators to turn data into actionable insights. Based in Quebec and fluent in both French and English, Marylise supports restaurant teams across North America.

    You’ll also hear from representatives of MarginEdge and 7shifts, sharing real-world examples of how technology is being used today to combat rising costs and protect margins.

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  • You’ll gain practical insight into:

    • Where restaurants are quietly losing money through food, labour, and hidden operating costs

    • How data and automation can help identify waste, over-staffing, and inefficiencies

    • How to make smarter decisions using tools you may already have in place

    • How technology can help operators stay calm and strategic during periods of price volatility

    Exclusive attendee offers:

    • MarginEdge: Get 2 free months when you schedule a demo within 14 days of the webinar

    • 7shifts: Get 50% off your first 2 months when you schedule a demo within 14 days of the webinar

  • The webinar is open to all restaurant owners or operators in Alberta. A recording will be available to AHA members only following the event.

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