Exhibitor Prospectus

With over 900 product categories and a trade show floor that is larger than 10 football fields, there’s no better place to launch new products, grow your brand awareness, generate new leads, and build relationships with  customers.

Be Where the Next Big Idea in Foodservice Happens.

Upgrade Your Foodservice Connections
When it comes to showcasing your fresh innovations, cooking up pivotal connections and sourcing profit-boosting business, the 2025 National Restaurant Show delivers. As the Western Hemisphere’s largest and most influential industry event, the Show is the ultimate gathering place for global hospitality professionals, from buyers and operators to suppliers and manufacturers. 

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Connect with Foodservice Buyers

Don’t miss your chance to debut your latest products, demo new technologies and connect with major industry stakeholders in Chicago, May 17-20, 2025.

FOODSERVICE CATEGORIES SERVED


2025 PRICING – BOOK EARLY TO SAVE!

A 50% deposit is required to hold your exhibit space. This payment is due within 48 hours of booking
and the final remaining fee is due by February 3, 2025. Cost per corner is $325. All exhibitors are required
to take the Branding Package or select an advanced package for additional exposure.

Booth package includes: 


  • Five staff badges for the first 100 square feet of space purchased, and three badges for each additional 100 square feet of space
  • Listing in The Show To Go (Official Online Directory and Mobile App)
  • 8′ back draping plus two 33″ draped side rails (except islands and peninsulas)
  • Sign with company name and booth number (except exhibitors over 100 sq ft)


  • General overhead lighting
  • Sanitary dishwashing facilities
  • A 50% nonrefundable deposit is due within 48 hours of signing your booth contract 
  • Your remaining balance is due by Thursday, February 3, 2025
  • Failure to meet the payment deadlines will result in a loss of your booth location
  • Additional financial details are listed in the booth contract.

Awards

FABI Awards

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Kitchen Innovations

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New to the Foodservice Industry?

Apply to be a part of the Emerging Brands pavilion and join other exhibitors who are debuting at the Show. 

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                    THE CONNECTIONS THAT YOU WILL MAKE

With representation from all 50 states and 107 countries, there’s no other place to reach the entire foodservice industry ecosystem. Below are the segments that attend the Show. 

Commercial-Chains

McDonald’s, Starbucks, Dunkin’, Domino’s, Chipotle, Five Guys, Roti, Wahlburgers, Subway

Commercial-Independents

The Alinea Group, Bistro 31, Gibsons Restaurant Group, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Old Mill Restaurant, Taste of Texas Restaurant

Non-Commercial

Aramark, Centerplate, Compass, Houston ISD, Kaiser Permanente, Ohio State University, Sodexo, U.S. Air Force, Yale

Retail

Costco, Mariano’s, Publix, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Whole Foods Market, 7-Eleven, Kwik Trip, RaceTrac, Sheetz

Lodging

Best Western, Hilton, Holiday Inn & Suites, Hyatt Hotels, IHG, Marriott International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Dealer/ Distributor

Boelter Company, Clark Associates, Performance Food Group, Sysco, US Foods, TriMark, Wasserstrom

Lead Insights provides access into how event attendees are engaging with your brand. Your leads are enhanced with rich behavioral, demographic and company data, giving you a deeper understanding of their interests and enabling you to tailor relevant messaging before, during and after the Show.

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Cook Up Buyer Interest 

Strengthen existing relationships and save time and resources on acquiring new customers by getting valuable face time with qualified decision-makers. The Show is your gateway to a worldwide network of hospitality professionals and qualified buyers.

Gain momentum with targeted opportunities before, during, and after the Show. Our team will work with you to develop a sponsorship package customized to your specific goals and objectives. 

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Interested in speaking with a member of our team? 
Call 312-853-2542, or email us 
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