Why Attend
Restaurant Leadership Conference is where the industry's most influential executives gather to solve critical challenges, discover breakthrough innovations, and forge partnerships that drive measurable business growth. For four transformative days in Phoenix, you'll gain exclusive access to insights and connections that deliver immediate ROI to your operation.
Who You’ll Connect With at RLC?
Our attendees come from varied backgrounds in the restaurant industry. At RLC, reconnect with old friends and build new business partnerships and showcase your company's newest innovations to key decision-makers.
Fast Facts
- 84% of Operators have a VP or higher title
- 97% of Operators are decision-makers
- 38% of chains attending have 100+ units
- 170+ sponsoring companies
Top 500 Chain Representation
- 15 of the top 25 Chains
- 31 of the top 50 Chains
- 59 of the top 100 Chains
- 184 of the top 500 Chains
The Only Executive-Level Event Built by Restaurant Leaders, For Restaurant Leaders
RLC is the home for top restaurant executives to hone their leadership skills, discuss solutions to industry challenges, and connect with fellow senior restaurant leadership. Unique to the restaurant industry, Restaurant Leadership Conference draws upon the knowledge and experience of the top leaders in the restaurant industry, from C-suite to IT leaders to the innovative chefs who pioneer the latest culinary trends in foodservice, to create an attendee-driven agenda that focuses on real solutions for today’s key challenges.
Our 4-day program features
- 65+ sessions
- 100+ speakers
- Unparalleled networking
- NEST meet-ups
- Exclusive keynote speakers
- 160+ exhibiting sponsors
- Executive breakfasts & networking meet-ups
- Event experiences
Previous Agenda Highlights
Last year, we brought together some of the biggest names and brightest minds in the restaurant business to ignite your passion for innovation and success. There were insights from Hollywood icon and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg, Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas, and restaurant industry powerhouse Kevin Hochman, CEO of Brinker International and our 2025 Restaurant Leader of the Year.
These trailblazers were just the beginning of an all-star cast that shared their secrets to success, innovative strategies, and game-changing ideas. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from and network with the very best.
The future of the restaurant industry is being shaped right here at RLC - register today to join for 2026!
Discover Solutions Providers & Professional Partnerships
Network with hundreds of restaurant industry experts and leading solution providers to uncover all the latest innovations and must-haves for your business.
Explore the RLC Marketplace and meet with our 160+ vendors exhibiting hundreds of solutions and services that can help you identify the best technology solutions to increase POS conversions, manage customer data, and elevate your business.
