Investment Summit returns to CREATE to connect emerging brands with investors
Investment Summit fosters connections between emerging restaurant brands and investors.
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The Investment Summit returns as part of CREATE, providing a platform for emerging restaurant brands to network with investors. Key sessions, including a chat with Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright, aim to deliver insights into capital and operational growth. The event fosters valuable connections that could lead to partnerships and growth for participating brands.
Why It Matters
This summit may present unique opportunities for emerging franchisees to connect with potential investors, which could influence their expansion strategies and access to capital.
The Investment Summit is returning to CREATE, a prominent event tailored for emerging restaurant brands, taking place from July 20-22, 2025, at the Terranea Resort near Los Angeles. This annual summit aims to facilitate connections between emerging restaurant operators and the investment community, providing a unique opportunity for brand leaders to explore financial resources crucial for growth and scaling their businesses.
The summit will feature various networking opportunities, including one-on-one meetings modeled after speed-dating formats, allowing direct interaction between brand leaders and potential investors. Sam Oches, editor in chief of Nation’s Restaurant News, highlighted the summit's significance, stating, “The Investment Summit has become a highlight of each CREATE, providing resources for emerging restaurant chains specifically looking for capital and growth insights that can help them scale.” Historically, hundreds of brand leaders have leveraged this platform to forge connections that have led to substantial investment deals.
This year's keynote session will feature Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright in a discussion about the intricacies of managing a public company and the growth strategies that have underpinned Chipotle's success. The summit also continues to receive support from the gold sponsor Savory Fund and remains free for qualifying participating operators, reinforcing its accessibility for those looking to secure financing and operational insights.
