Restaurant Leadership Conference

Join 1,700+ C-suite executives and decision-makers from the restaurant industry for four days of unparalleled networking, innovation showcases, and business growth strategies.

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Glimpse of RLC

Serving as the central gathering for executives from leading chains and up-and-coming brands to connect and forge partnerships, RLC is the catalyst for business expansion. RLC delivers actionable strategies on leveraging AI, enhancing cybersecurity, optimizing customer data and loyalty, innovative labor cost management, and forging strategic supplier partnerships – all tailored for the decision-makers shaping the future of the restaurant industry.

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Make connections. Access leading insights. Elevate your business.

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Agenda

In just four days, Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC) delivers years' worth of exclusive insights. This event is packed with expert sessions, cutting-edge strategies, and the latest in the restaurant industry.

Attendees

Our attendees come from varied backgrounds in the restaurant industry. At RLC, reconnect with old friends and build new business partnerships.

Speakers

A roster of top industry experts will join us, sharing their valuable insights and knowledge on the latest trends and challenges in the restaurant industry.

2025 Attendee

First Year, Not My Last

"This was my first year at RLC, and it will not be my last! The variety of attendees, sponsors, and vendors was excellent. General sessions were informative, panels were interesting, and breakout sessions were insightful. We left impressed and inspired, having spent time with current partners and looking forward to continuing conversations with new connections. This was the perfect balance of showcasing our existing restaurant marketing experience with new nuggets to continue upping our game."

2025 Attendee

Best Learning Opportunity of the Year

"The Restaurant Leadership Conference is hands down the best learning opportunity of the year for myself and other restauranters seeking to improve operations and financial performance. Moreover, I find myself afterwards recharged and reinvigorated to tackle the challenges of these chaotic times, and I immediately start employing and sharing the knowledge and insights acquired with my team."

2025 Attendee

First Year, Not My Last

"This was my first year at RLC, and it will not be my last! The variety of attendees, sponsors, and vendors was excellent. General sessions were informative, panels were interesting, and breakout sessions were insightful. We left impressed and inspired, having spent time with current partners and looking forward to continuing conversations with new connections. This was the perfect balance of showcasing our existing restaurant marketing experience with new nuggets to continue upping our game."

2025 Attendee

Best Learning Opportunity of the Year

"The Restaurant Leadership Conference is hands down the best learning opportunity of the year for myself and other restauranters seeking to improve operations and financial performance. Moreover, I find myself afterwards recharged and reinvigorated to tackle the challenges of these chaotic times, and I immediately start employing and sharing the knowledge and insights acquired with my team."

RLC Highlights

Relive the excitement of Restaurant Leadership Conference 2024. This experience takes you behind the scenes of top-performing restaurant leaders in Phoenix, AZ, showcasing innovative strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and successful restaurant management. You'll gain firsthand insights from industry leaders and see best practices in action, all while exploring how these practices can elevate your own business. Join us to learn, network, and be inspired by the future of the restaurant industry.