May 22–25, 2027
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Press and Content Creators
If you joined us at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show, thank you for attending! Explore highlights, key takeaways and imagery from the event below to support your coverage on the Show.
The Show is where the next era of foodservice begins and where you see what is coming next before it reaches the market. Press registration for next year's Show will open in 2027.
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Press Releases
National Restaurant Association Show Opens 2027 Kitchen Innovations Awards Applications
September 30, 2026
KI Awards recognize equipment and technology solving everyday challenges for foodservice operators.
National Restaurant Association Show Donates 156,500 Pounds of Food, Supplies and Materials to Local Communities
June 17, 2026
Fight2Feed partnership and new composting initiative redirected resources and reduced waste during the 2026 Show.
National Restaurant Association Show Posts Year-Over-Year Attendance Growth, with Gains Across Every Industry Segment
May 21, 2026
Restaurant operator attendance grew by 10% with an increase in first-time attendees, as foodservice leaders focused on practical solutions to cost, labor and guest demand
Exhibitors Return in Force at the National Restaurant Association Show 2026
April 29, 2026
With 70% of exhibitors returning and a sharper focus on cost, labor, and operational challenges, the 2026 Show reflects where the industry is investing now.
Contact Information
For press inquiries, contact Julie Franks (jfranks@mdg.agency). For Content Creator inquires, contact Sara Fellows (sara.fellows@mdg.agency).
