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Restaurant Leadership Conference

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Apr 19 – 22, 2026
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & SpaPhoenix, AZ

Registration for RLC 2026 is FREE Until December 31, 2025!

Starting January 1, 2026, operator registration will cost $125. Secure your spot now and save big by registering before the end of the year. Act fast—this exclusive offer won’t last!

Why Attend RLC 2026

4 days | 100+ Speakers | 170+ Exhibiting Sponsors | 65+ Sessions

Join the ultimate gathering of restaurant leaders, innovators, and decision-makers. Discover the strategies, connections, and tools to transform your business and lead the future of foodservice.

Who Attends RLC?

RLC attracts the best and brightest in the restaurant industry. From CEOs and founders to marketing experts and tech innovators, this is your chance to connect with the people shaping the future of foodservice.

  • 84% of Operators have a VP or higher title
  • 97% of Operators are decision-makers
  • 38% of chains attending have 100+ units

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

Learn From Industry Visionaries

From CEOs of top-performing brands to trailblazing innovators, our speakers are shaping the future of foodservice. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain actionable advice and inspiration from the brightest minds in the business.

Mark Wahlburg talking on a microphone
Marketplace Show floor

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.

Past Company Attendees

Previous Attendees RLC 2025