About CREATE…
CREATE is the premier event for emerging restaurateurs and suppliers to network, learn innovative foodservice trends, connect with investors, and gain practical strategies to scale and grow restaurant businesses successfully.
Date: July 20 – 22, 2026
Location:
Terranea Resort
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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.