We gathered at Adalina Prime, hosted by Partner Jonathan Gillespie and Chef/Partner Soo Ahn, who were opening their third concept, Arla, the very next day. Chef Ahn shared how trust has been the foundation of every stage of his career: trusting your team, trusting yourself, and trusting your gut, values that have guided his path through growth, expansion, and scaling. Our educational segment featured Max Kanter of Much Law, who walked us through key legal considerations for operators looking to scale: permits, landlord relationships, and the radius restrictions that can quietly shape your future options before you’ve even signed a lease.