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The Launchpad for the Industry's Next Great Restaurant Brands

July 20 - 22, 2026 | Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Join the Investment Summit and 1:1 meetings to connect with investors, gain exclusive insights, and experience the most innovative ideas in foodservice firsthand.

Where the Next Generation of Restaurant Leaders Come to Rise

CREATE, by Nation’s Restaurant News, is the ultimate event for emerging restaurateurs ready to scale smarter, grow faster, and lead boldly. Over three action-packed days, connect with industry disruptors, bold brands, and forward-thinking investors to shape the future of your business.

  • Tech, Finance, and Growth — Simplified: Learn from proven operators and experts with bite-sized, practical strategies to scale in today’s complex market.
  • Curated 1-to-1s: Meet potential partners, solution providers, and advisors tailored to your business goals.
  • Investment Summit Access: Get face-to-face with top investors actively seeking to fund the next wave of breakout restaurant concepts.
  • Network with the Next Big Names: Build lasting relationships with high-growth operators and industry leaders.

Whether you’re on your second unit or your fiftieth, this is your moment to rethink, reimagine, and transform your brand. Join us at Terranea Resort to unlock the right insights, the right partners, and the right capital to fuel your growth.

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Get a Glimpse of CREATE

Discover what sets CREATE apart. Explore the dynamic agenda, meet visionary speakers, connect with industry-leading sponsors, and see who’s attending.

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Investment Summit

Take advantage of this opportunity for leaders at emerging restaurant brands to connect directly with the investment community for education and networking.

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1:1 Meetings

Spend some quality time in structured 15-minute 1:1 meetings with CREATE's sponsors and investors, where you can make connections, learn about new products and build partnerships for the future.

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Speakers

Get to know some of the most innovative leaders who are on the cutting edge of the latest ideas and solutions to help you grow your business.

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Sponsors

Partner with world-class sponsors showcasing the latest solutions and innovations for foodservice leaders at CREATE.

2025 Attendee

Content, Venue, & Experience were All Remarkable

"First time at CREATE, this will now be in my regular rotation of events to attend annually. Speed networking was a great way to connect with vendors to see if further discussions are warranted. Content, venue, and experience were all remarkable!"

Disneyland

Exclusive Disneyland Perk for CREATE 2026 Attendees

We’ve partnered with Disneyland to bring you specially priced theme park tickets available only to registered attendees.

  • Discounted Tickets: Save big on Disneyland admission!
  • Flexible Dates: Tickets are valid from July 17–28, 2026—perfect for extending your trip.
  • Limited-Time Offer: Purchase your tickets before 9:00 PM PST on July 19, 2026 to take advantage of this exclusive deal.

By registering for CREATE 2026 today, you’ll unlock this magical opportunity to enjoy Disneyland at a special price.

Experience the Energy of CREATE 2025

Our time in Nashville, TN, featured game-changing insights, powerful networking, and bold ideas that shaped the future of foodservice. Watch the recap and get ready for an even bigger, bolder CREATE 2026!

2025 Attendee

Focus on the Business

"RLC is the best opportunity of the year for my team to look above the tree line and to take a moment to focus on the business instead of in the business."