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National Restaurant Association Show

Saturday, May 18, 2024

While the 2021 show has been cancelled, The National Restaurant Association Show offers attendees ideas and inspiration year-round. From menus to workforce to technology to operations. Restaurant Business will be covering the Show’s resources to bring you the latest updates, trends and insights. Stay connected here.

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Operations

How to navigate the National Restaurant Show like a pro

 By Lisa Jennings and Patricia Cobe on May 08, 2024

Whether you’re a first timer or conference veteran, here’s what you need to know about the biggest restaurant show in the Western hemisphere, which begins in Chicago on May 18.

Financing

A preview of this year's National Restaurant Association Show

 By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Tom Cindric, president of exhibitions for Informa Connect Foodservice, joins a special episode of the podcast to talk about the upcoming event.

Food

Eating your way around Chicago

By Patricia Cobe and Lisa Jennings on May 03, 2024

10 notable places to check out while in town for the National Restaurant Association Show.

Operations

Here are the National Restaurant Association's 2024 Kitchen Innovation Awardees

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 21, 2024

25 cutting-edge equipment products were singled out for advancements in sustainability, automation, safety and more. And yes, there are robots and AI in the mix.

Food

Another look back at the National Restaurant Association Show

By Nancy Kruse on Jun. 14, 2023

State of the Plate: Menu Trends columnist Nancy Kruse looks at the up-and-coming ideas and trends that she came across at the annual show: Fancy ice, coffee-top designs, alternative proteins, and "the internet's favorite hot sauce."

Operations

What we liked at this year's National Restaurant Association Show, and what we didn't

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 25, 2023

RB editors dished on everything at this year's show, from square footage and pancake art to fake bartenders, seaweed and business cards. And Froot Loops.

Operations

At the National Restaurant Association Show, brands leveraged sustainability as a marketing strategy

By Reyna Estrada on May 24, 2023

As younger consumers look for social responsibility from the brands they interact with, food and beverage businesses are making sure to spotlight their sustainability efforts.

Technology

ChatGPT's first restaurant job could be in HR

By Joe Guszkowski on May 23, 2023

A number of suppliers at this year's National Restaurant Association Show said they're using the chatbot to help restaurants screen applicants and keep them engaged once they’re hired.

Leadership

How restaurateurs Danny Meyer and Pinky Cole came into alignment

By Lisa Jennings on May 21, 2023

The magic of a Fussy Hussy with a sprinkle of slut dust inspired the seasoned veteran to join forces with an "irrepressible" entrepreneur. They have more in common than you'd think.

Operations

At the National Restaurant Association Show, technology moves to the back of the house

By Jonathan Maze on May 20, 2023

Robots were everywhere. But much of the technology focus was on improving profitability and simplifying operations as costs increase and recession looms.

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