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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvFafrCQ0oc" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvFafrCQ0oc</a>Justin and I had the chance to spend a few days at The 2025 Restaurant Finance Development Conference, surrounded by some of the most forward-thinking leaders in the restaurant and hospitality world.At Citizens, we believe that great leadership means never standing still.Every event, every conversation, and every new connection helps us grow smarter, faster, and stronger.Justin and I spent 3 days exchanging ideas with innovators, operators, and investors who share the same mission — to build brands that bring people together through food, community, and purpose.We returned with new insights, inspiration, and partnerships that will help guide Citizens’ next chapter of growth.Because behind every great cup of coffee and every community we serve, there’s a team that’s learning, adapting, and working every single day to make Citizens even better. 🤝<hr>Highlights from the week:🌟 Joined discussions on innovation, leadership, and sustainable growth.🌟 Built relationships with emerging restaurant brands and investors.🌟 Gained fresh perspectives to bring back to our stores and teams.<hr>What’s next:We’re excited to keep applying what we learn — from industry stages to our own cafés — and share more updates as Citizens continues to grow and evolve.

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Dec 3

2025

Citizens Leaders Keep Learning, Connecting, and Building the Future of Hospitality

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvFafrCQ0oc

Justin and I had the chance to spend a few days at The 2025 Restaurant Finance Development Conference, surrounded by some of the most forward-thinking leaders in the restaurant and hospitality world.

At Citizens, we believe that great leadership means never standing still.

Every event, every conversation, and every new connection helps us grow smarter, faster, and stronger.

Justin and I spent 3 days exchanging ideas with innovators, operators, and investors who share the same mission — to build brands that bring people together through food, community, and purpose.

We returned with new insights, inspiration, and partnerships that will help guide Citizens’ next chapter of growth.

Because behind every great cup of coffee and every community we serve, there’s a team that’s learning, adapting, and working every single day to make Citizens even better. 🤝

Highlights from the week:

🌟 Joined discussions on innovation, leadership, and sustainable growth.

🌟 Built relationships with emerging restaurant brands and investors.

🌟 Gained fresh perspectives to bring back to our stores and teams.

What’s next:

We’re excited to keep applying what we learn — from industry stages to our own cafés — and share more updates as Citizens continues to grow and evolve.