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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Food

7 plant-based products you should try at the National Restaurant Association Show

By Reyna Estrada on May 20, 2023

From plant-based eggs and steak to non-dairy ice cream, the Show floor is filled with plant-forward fare. Here's a look at some products you shouldn't skip.

Food

Food and drink exhibits worth a detour at the National Restaurant Show

By Patricia Cobe on May 20, 2023

On Day One, we walked, ate and sipped, and discovered some tasty trends.

Operations

Plotting a National Restaurant Show game plan

By Lisa Jennings on May 18, 2023

Expect to see robots, plant-based everything, AI designed to ease labor costs and ideas to boost efficiency and increase traffic.

Food

10 Chicago restaurants to try during the National Restaurant Association Show

By Patricia Cobe on May 10, 2023

After walking the Show floor at McCormick Place, it’s time to kick back those tired feet and take a seat at one of Chicago’s top restaurants.

Operations

Restaurateurs Danny Meyer and Pinky Cole to share the stage for keynote at the National Restaurant Association Show

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 15, 2023

The 2023 event, scheduled for May 20-23, will put the spotlight on innovation and what's next for the restaurant and hotel industry.

Financing

As takeout and delivery grow, so do the options for packaging

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2022

At the National Restaurant Association Show, the container options were numerous and varied, reflecting an industry rushing to meet ever-changing consumer demands.

Operations

4 big questions raised by the National Restaurant Association Show

By Peter Romeo on May 23, 2022

Reality Check: The industry's largest gathering provided nearly everything an operator could want, but it posed some tough questions as well.

Premium

Financing

How independent operators can keep pace with rapidly changing technology

By Jonathan Maze on May 23, 2022

The Bottom Line: The National Restaurant Association Show displayed some of the latest gadgets to improve efficiency and reach more customers. But can those that need it most afford it?

Technology