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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Technology

Restaurant tech takes aim at the bottom line

By Joe Guszkowski on May 22, 2022

Tech Check: Many attendees at this year’s National Restaurant Show are shopping for ways to protect their profits.

Technology

What restaurants can learn from Reddit, sneaker culture and FOMO

By Joe Guszkowski on May 21, 2022

During a keynote speech at the National Restaurant Association Show, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian said the growth of technology will cause consumers to crave an experience when they dine out.

Financing

How does RBI navigate pricing? It’s complicated

By Heather Lalley on May 21, 2022

Jose Cil, CEO of the parent company of Burger King, Popeye, Tim Hortons and Firehouse Subs, said during a talk at the National Restaurant Association Show that raising prices is more than a simple math problem.

Operations

The National Restaurant Show confronts a changed industry

By Jonathan Maze on May 21, 2022

The annual exhibition of the industry’s latest equipment kicked off Saturday for the first time in three years. But the industry it serves is not the same as it was the last time the event was held.

Workforce

Group takes aim at restaurants' substance abuse problem

By Peter Romeo on May 20, 2022

Ben's Friends provides a forum for addicts (and those who suspect they may be) to support one another in their quest for sobriety.

Technology

Automation tops list of tech to check at this year’s National Restaurant Association Show

By Joe Guszkowski on May 19, 2022

Robots and AI will have a strong presence in the Tech Pavilion this year as operators look for solutions to labor and other challenges.

Marketing

Where to dine in Chicago during the National Restaurant Association Show

By Patricia Cobe and Heather Lalley on Apr. 29, 2022

It’s been three years since the last big Show, and the city’s restaurant scene has changed. Here are some of the best places to snag a table with your team or clients.

Leadership

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian announced as keynote speaker at the 2022 National Restaurant Association Show

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 17, 2022

Ohanian, also founder of venture capital firm Seven Seven Six, will discuss how embracing disruption can power business growth.

Food

The National Restaurant Association Show announces the 2021 Food and Beverage award recipients

By Patricia Cobe on May 14, 2021

FABI Awards were presented to 24 foodservice products reflecting several of today’s culinary trends.

Technology