
Restaurant Industry Conferences Set for 2026-2027
Nine major restaurant conferences are scheduled from late 2026 through 2027, covering finance, technology, franchising, and leadership.
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Nine major restaurant conferences are scheduled from late 2026 through 2027, covering finance, technology, franchising, and leadership.

A Prescott, Arizona taqueria sets itself apart with a deep selection of obscure Mexican spirits like sotol and raicilla.

Top Chef alum Rasika Venkatesa opens her first standalone restaurant, Mythily, in Williamsburg on September 30.

Jignesh Patel, a Potbelly franchisee, has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association for his rapid expansion.

Former One White Street chef Austin Johnson opens H. Valley, a high-end market and cafe on Hudson Street focusing on prepared foods and local provisions.

Chef Ryan Poli, co-owner of Iggy's, will open a steakhouse named Claymore in Nashville in the first half of next year.

Chef Bobby Flay shares a simple recipe for a versatile bourbon and honey glaze, detailing its preparation and ideal food pairings.

Chef Mark Ladner has reportedly departed Babbo less than a year after its high-profile revival under Stephen Starr.

A new report from Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits outlines how more intentional drinking is opening opportunities in ready-to-drink cocktails, wine cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Jersey Mike's, reporting its first earnings as a public company, reveals plans for a London flagship and a long-term goal of 15,000 stores worldwide.

Taco Bell and Salt & Straw are expanding their partnership with a new Churro Ice Cream Taco available nationwide from September 1.

Elvira Varela's Cenaduria Elvira, now in a permanent Jack London Square-adjacent space, serves rare Jalisco-style tostadas raspadas and tacos dorados.

A new industry report finds daily eating rhythms are shifting, with consumers prioritizing convenience, protein, and value.