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When Dan Simons and his partners launched Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events in 2022, they weren’t starting from zero. They had a very strong base—a celebrated high-volume restaurant group with seven locations in the Washington, D.C., area and another in Pennsylvania. 🍽️

Founding Farmers restaurants have gained a devoted following for their farm-to-table, made-from-scratch menus. The catering company built on that success, growing 100% year-over-year during its first three years.🧑‍🍳

In this conversation with CFE News, Simons—host of the entrepreneur-focused podcast Founding DC—talks catering growth, the challenges of off-site ex*****on, and why he thinks the hunger for experiential events is only growing. ✨

👉 Read the full interview on our website!

www.cfe-news.com/founding-farmers-dan-simons-catering-is-a-cousin-not-a-sibling-to-restaurants

By Sara Perez Webber

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✨ Event design in 2026 is all about creating thoughtful, immersive experiences.

From layered lounges and flexible layouts to destination-inspired décor, dramatic draping and interactive catering moments, every detail helps shape the guest journey. 🍽️🛋️🌿

Hope Mastrokalos of Element Event Solutions, Canada's leading event rental partner, explores the design trends defining events right now.

Read the full article on the CFE News website:

https://cfe-news.com/2026-trends-how-events-are-being-defined-by-thoughtful-design/