Planning for the 2023 Show is Underway!
Bookmark this page today to find important updates and links throughout the Show planning cycle.
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Contact Exhibitor ServicesAs you’re planning, please remember to always look for the Official Service Provider Seal from any emails or companies contacting you to do business for the Show.
Should you choose to enter into a business relationship with a company that is not an Official National Restaurant Association Show Service Provider, the National Restaurant Association Show cannot vouch for their legitimacy, nor endorse their services. If in doubt, contact us. 
Basic Show Information
The 2023 National Restaurant Association Show will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois from Saturday, May 20 - Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
2023 Show Exhibit Hall Hours:
Saturday (May 20) to Monday (May 22): 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The National Restaurant Association Show is open to professionals involved in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry.
No one under 16 years of age, including infants and toddlers, will be permitted on the Show floor at any time regardless of affiliation or circumstances. Children 16 to 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. The National Restaurant Association reserves the right to request proof of age. No children, no infants, no strollers, no backpack carriers are allowed. No exceptions. This rule applies to exhibitors and attendees.
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The Show To Go is our 365-day interactive digital marketplace and directory. It's a chance for our audience to interact with the education and exhibitors they need year-round to succeed in the fast-changing hospitality industry. Promotion of the 2023 Show To Go begins in October 2022 with the launch of attendee registration and will continue through the 2023 Show.
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As part of your benefits of exhibiting in our Show, you have access to our 365, Show To Go interactive website and directory.
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When our 2023 Attendee Registration launches in September, we will switch to 2023 Show To Go promotions.
Included in your profile:
- Company Info
- Company Description
- Product Categories
- Special Offers
Included in your profile:
- Company Logo
- Featured Products/Videos
- Online Business Cards
- Operator Leads*
- Collateral
- Scheduled Events
*Leads includes Name, Email, Title & Company Name of Operators who viewed your Profile and added you to their Show To Go.
Included in your booth:
- 8 ft. high back draping plus 3 ft. high side divider drapes (except islands, peninsulas receive 8 ft. high drape in the middle 10 ft. of their backwall and 3 ft. high drape on the sides)
- ID sign with company name and booth number
- General overhead lighting
- Sanitary dishwashing facilities
- Exhibitor Service Centers
- Online directory listing in The Show To Go, an interactive website, directory and onsite mobile app
Registration instructions will become available in early 2023.
Registration instructions will become available in early 2023.
Per our terms and conditions, we allow one (1) company name per 100 square feet. The company name cannot include a product, company description, DBA, or ‘presented by’. If your name change requests meets these guidelines, please email nraexhibitorservices@winsightmedia.com to request the update.
Payment Information
Current exhibitors may view/print the most up-to-date invoices and pay their deposit/balance via credit card in their online accounts:
You will need your exhibitor ID from your approval email, your password, and your name.
NOTE: The balance due reflects booth space only and does not include outstanding balances with any other contractors.
We accept credit card, check, and wire/ACH payments. If you are sending a check please send to one of the addresses below:
via United States Postal Service:
Winsight, LLC / Restaurant Show
P.O. Box 844604
Boston, MA 02284-4604
via FedEx, UPS, or Overnight Carrier:
FIS - Lockbox Operations
C/O Winsight, LLC
10 Dan Road - Dock #2
Canton, MA 02021
Yes, we accept all major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card). If your contracted total cost is more than $17,100 you must submit a check or wire payment. There will be no exceptions.
Yes, we accept payments by wire transfer or ACH. If you would like to pay using this method, please email nraexhibitorservices@winsightmedia.com.
Please contact your Exhibitor Services team at nraexhibitorservices@winsightmedia.com to request a copy of our W9.
Logistics
Your company password can be found on your approval email you received from service@mapyourshow.com upon signing your contract for the Show. If you can’t find it please click here to request your password.
retrieve your passwordNational Restaurant Association Membership (Allied Membership) To become an Allied Member visit Restaurant.org/Join.
Allied Membership benefits include access to our annual Restaurant Industry Forecast and Restaurant TrendMapper® report, invitation-only webinars and newsletters, access to our Knowledge Center’s Information Specialists, as well as Allied member logo usage for your website and other marketing materials.
Visit our Exhibitors page where you can find our Marketing Resources Center, Booth 101, and links to other important resources for preparing for the Show
exhibitors pageHotel arrangements for National Restaurant Association Show 2023 can be made through onPeak official housing.
Book NowPurchase parking passes directly from McCormick Place ahead of the Show with Exhibitor Guaranteed Parking. Lots can fill up on Show days, so purchasing ahead of time gives you peace of mind that you will have a spot. Visit McCormick Place's website and search by “National Restaurant Association".
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