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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Consumer Trends

Coming soon: The marijuana restaurant?

By Peter Romeo on May 24, 2018

The opportunities provided by the legalization of cannabis for recreational use are about to be within reach of food and beverage places.

Technology

The restaurant of the future isn’t as far off as we think

By Sara Rush Wirth on May 23, 2018

Forward-thinking operators and suppliers are already finding solutions to today’s biggest issues.

Operations

The top 8 marketing and operations takeaways from the 2018 National Restaurant Association Show

By Heather Lalley on May 22, 2018

Restaurant brands shared how they're maximizing operations and making the most of marketing dollars.

Workforce

7 reasons to show your employees they matter

By Peter Romeo on May 22, 2018

Speakers at the National Restaurant Association's annual convention underscored how severe the labor situation has become—and how vital it is to foster retention by showing appreciation of the current staff.

Leadership

Condoleezza Rice’s 5 warnings to restaurateurs at the 2018 National Restaurant Association Show

By Peter Romeo on May 21, 2018

The former diplomat and security adviser shared her concerns about the dangers posed by a changing international and social situation.

Food

Plant-forward and global ingredients steal the Show

May 21, 2018

Much has been written about “meatless Mondays” and other efforts to encourage a plant-forward diet. But meatless and vegetarian meals have had a limited audience—until now.

Technology

SuperSession: Get ready for the tech revolution

May 21, 2018

Monday’s SuperSession at the National Restaurant Association Show aimed to help arm uncertain industry leaders with insights from a panel of experts discussing The Future of Restaurants.

Operations