Hosted in Salt Lake City on Sept. 24, the operator-first event will feature industry experts and a keynote fireside chat with the Milk Bar founder
Salt Lake City, UT (Restaurant News Release) Savory Fund’s Restaurantoloy® – the only conference “by operators, for operators” – returns to Salt Lake City this September with a fresh lineup, elevated programming, and its signature operator-first energy.
Now in its eighth year, Restaurantology® will bring together 400+ restaurant founders, operators, and industry leaders for a day of unfiltered conversations and high-impact insights shaping the future of hospitality, including perspectives from some of the industry’s most influential voices.
This year’s theme, “Impressions,” explores the lasting impact operators create – from the guest experience to brand reach to team culture. The event is free to attend, reflecting Savory Fund’s ongoing commitment to supporting and investing in the operator community.
“Restaurantology® has always been about creating space for real conversations – the kind that operators don’t always get to have day-to-day,” said Andrew K. Smith, co-founder and managing director of Savory Fund. “This year, we’re focused on the impressions we leave behind – how our brands show up for guests, how our stories travel in a digital world, and how we lead teams in ways that actually stick. When operators get that right, it creates momentum far beyond a single location.”
This year’s event will feature a keynote fireside chat with Christina Tosi, two-time James Beard Award-winning chef and founder of Milk Bar. In conversation with Savory’s Andrew Smith, Tosi will share insights on building a brand that resonates, scales, and leaves a lasting impression across every touchpoint – from product to culture to community.
On conference day, attendees will gain access to a curated lineup of candid conversations featuring some of the industry’s top executives and voices, covering topics such as:
- Creating guest experiences that drive lasting impressions
- Building brands that resonate both in-store and off-premises
- Marketing that actually converts in a crowded digital landscape
- Navigating capital while maintaining brand identity
- Leading teams and cultures that leave a lasting mark
Following a full day of powerful panels, attendees will continue the experience that evening with a networking event at Van Ryder, the rooftop bar at Le Méridien Salt Lake City – bringing operators together for an evening of connection, conversation, and a little well-earned laughter.
With investments in standout restaurant brands such as Swig, Mo’ Bettahs, South Block, and Hawkers, Savory Fund continues to play an active role in shaping the next generation of hospitality leaders. Restaurantology® reflects that same commitment – creating a platform where operators can connect, collaborate, and leave with ideas that make a lasting impact.
Ready to join the conversation? Reserve your spot at RestaurantologySummit.com.
About Savory Fund
Savory is an innovative private equity firm that combines over $750 million in assets under management with a growth playbook and expertise that has been developed over 18 years of operating in the restaurant industry. Savory partners with high-potential, profitable, emerging restaurant brands, to deliver financial capital, industry expertise, growth and revenue opportunities, profitability enhancements and new location development. The Savory team contributes directly to all aspects of growth and replication by using a proven playbook and methodology. Founder involvement in the expansion of a brand is a central theme of the Savory approach as founders carry the tribal knowledge around the uniqueness that has energized early success and is essential to future growth. Savory is currently invested in the following brands: Swig, R&R BBQ, PINCHO, Via 313 Pizzeria, Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food, 86 Repairs, Saigon Hustle, Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, Houston TX Hot Chicken, South Block, Bonrue Bakery, and Hawkers. For more information, visit SavoryFund.com.
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