Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi to Headline Restaurant365 Transform 2026
Restaurant365 has announced that Christina Tosi, the James Beard Award-winning chef and founder of Milk Bar, will be the headline keynote speaker at Transform 2026, the company's annual customer conference. The event is scheduled for November 1–3, 2026, at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Tosi, who opened the first Milk Bar in New York City in 2008, has transformed the brand into a highly recognized name in the food industry. During her keynote, she is expected to share insights from her experience as both a founder and an operator, focusing on strategies to keep a brand innovative while retaining customer loyalty, as well as the structural considerations necessary for growth.
The conference comes at a critical time for restaurant leaders facing rising food and labor costs, shifting consumer habits, and rapid technological advancements. Operators are tasked with making informed decisions to support their teams while maintaining a strong customer focus.
"Running a restaurant takes creativity, but it also takes discipline," said Tony Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of Restaurant365. He emphasized Tosi's expertise in building beloved brands and her ability to adapt as businesses evolve, which aligns with the conference's goal of providing operators with actionable insights, particularly regarding AI implementation in the restaurant sector.
Transform 2026 will feature over 30 sessions across five learning tracks, offering insights from industry leaders and Restaurant365 experts. The agenda will focus on the real-world applications of AI in restaurants, management of food and labor performance, and strategies for building resilient businesses.
Participants will also have opportunities for hands-on learning, a vendor showcase, and interactions with peers to discuss effective practices and solutions in their operations. More details and registration information can be found at transform.restaurant365.com.
Restaurant365 is an integrated platform that streamlines accounting, inventory, workforce management, payroll, and restaurant operations. The company, headquartered in Irvine, California, provides tools designed to help operators manage costs and enhance operational efficiency. Additional information is available at restaurant365.com.