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Webinar Series: "Innovative Financial Strategies and Nutritional Insights in the Hospitality Industry"

Hosted by Karine Sarkisyan
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​Kara Bala Webinar Series — Webinar 2

​Our first session unpacked the fundamentals of profitable, health-forward dining. Webinar 2 builds on that groundwork, taking a closer look at the systems and partnerships that let Kara Bala scale impact—from real-time POS analytics and lean inventory to staff training, local supply chains, and community outreach. By the end, you’ll have a blueprint for turning nutritional leadership and financial discipline into sustainable growth.

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Featured Speaker

​Karine Sarkisyan – Founder & CEO, Kara Bala

  • ​Architect of Kara Bala’s real-time finance stack and bulk-sourcing model

  • ​Creator of monthly staff nutrition workshops and community education programs

  • ​Recognized by the U.S. SBA for advancing small-business growth through financial innovation


​Key Takeaways

​Tech-Enabled Finance. How advanced budgeting tools and real-time POS dashboards sharpen cash-flow decisions and forecasting.
Cost-Effective Supply Chains. Using bulk-purchase agreements and lean inventory to cut overhead while maintaining ingredient integrity.
Staff Training for Nutritional Excellence. A look at Kara Bala’s monthly “Empower Your Health” workshops that arm servers with science-backed menu knowledge and role-play scenarios for dietary questions.
Community & Cultural ROI. How school partnerships, cultural festivals, and nutrition outreach strengthen brand equity and social impact.
Expansion & Profitability Metrics. Practical lessons from opening a second location and achieving a 20 % net-profit margin through menu innovation, loyalty programs, and event revenue.


​Detailed Agenda (PDT)

​10:30 – 10:40 Welcome & quick recap of Webinar 1

​10:40 – 11:10 Deep Dive: Technology integration for live financial monitoring & benchmark setting

​11:10 – 11:40 Workshop: Designing cost-smart supply chains & lean inventory flows

​11:40 – 12:05 Case Study Panel: Staff training, community outreach, and public-health alignment

​12:05 – 12:25 Interactive Q&A & resource toolkit

​12:25 – 12:30 Closing & next-steps checklist


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Who Should Attend

​• Restaurant owners

​• F&B directors

​• Dietitians and wellness consultants

​ • Hospitality investors

​• Community-development professionals

​• Culinary educators seeking actionable models that intertwine profit, public health, and cultural enrichment.


​Reserve Your Spot

​Attendance is free, but seats fill quickly. Click “Reserve” on the event page or message the host for your private invite link. Join us on 11 October to take the next step toward healthier menus, stronger margins, and deeper community impact.