May 22–25, 2027
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

National Restaurant Association Show News

National Restaurant Association Show Posts Year-Over-Year Attendance Growth, with Gains Across Every Industry Segment

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. May 21, 2026

The National Restaurant Association Show® 2026 Returns to Chicago, May 16-19, Drawing Global Foodservice Operators in Search of New Flavors, Innovations, and Cost Efficiencies

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.

James Beard Award Winners, Michelin-Starred Chefs, Mixologists and Beverage Experts Head to the National Restaurant Association Show

April 15, 2026 Interactive demos and tastings highlight emerging trends, techniques, and insights across the foodservice industry.

National Restaurant Association Show Honors 28 Products with 2026 FABI Awards

March 18, 2026 Celebrating 15 years, FABI Awards honor standout food and beverage products addressing operator needs and evolving consumer tastes.

National Restaurant Association Show Names 20 Kitchen Innovations Award Recipients for 2026

February 18, 2026 Labor pressures and operational efficiency define this year’s Kitchen Innovations selections.

National Restaurant Association Show Reinforces Workforce Investment with 2026 Young Professionals Scholarship Program

January 28, 2026 Following a successful inaugural year, the program returns to support early-career operators with education access and a curated Show experience.

National Restaurant Association Show Opens 2026 FABI Awards to Showcase Products Transforming Foodservice Menus

October 22, 2025 FABI Awards celebrate creativity and impact across foodservice; now accepting submissions from food and beverage innovators.

Andre Agassi to Headline National Restaurant Association Show 2026 Keynote

October 15, 2025 International Tennis Hall of Famer and philanthropist will discuss perseverance, reinvention, and lessons in leadership

National Restaurant Association Show Seeks Solutions for Top Industry Challenges with 2026 Kitchen Innovations Awards

September 24, 2025 Applications now open for the foodservice industry’s gold standard recognition program.

National Restaurant Association Show Donates 170,300 Pounds of Food and Supplies, Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability

June 25, 2025 Expanded partnership with Fight2Feed and new on-site food waste processing from Power Knot underscore the Show’s commitment to responsible event practices.

National Restaurant Association Show® 2025 Unites Industry, Sparks Innovation, and Delivers Real-World Solutions

May 22, 2025 From operational solutions to global flavor trends, the 2025 Show equipped foodservice professionals with tools and insights to navigate today’s challenges and drive progress across the industry

The Future of Foodservice Takes Shape at the National Restaurant Association Show® 2025, May 17-20

May 15, 2025 The foodservice industry's key annual gathering, returns to McCormick Place, May 17-20.

Restaurant Show, the Premier Foodservice Event, Unites 2,200+ Game-Changers to Shape Industry's Future

April 30, 2025 Expansive show floor, featuring over 800 new exhibitors, showcases key innovations across food, technology, and operations for critical foodservice needs

Restaurant Industry’s Brightest Culinary and Beverage Talent Coming to Chicago

April 16, 2025 Interactive demos and tastings at the National Restaurant Association Show spotlight global menu trends, profitable beverage concepts, and culinary innovation

National Restaurant Association Show® Reveals 39 Recipients of 2025 FABI Awards

March 26, 2025 Judges honor 10 FABI Favorites elevating global flavors, clean ingredients, and plant-based excellence.

National Restaurant Association Show Announces 24 Kitchen Innovations Award Recipients for 2025

March 12, 2025 From Equipment Automation to IoT Kitchen Management Tools, Award-Winning Foodservice Solutions to be Honored in Chicago.

National Restaurant Association Show® 2025 Launches Young Professionals Scholarship Program

January 22, 2025 New program to empower future leaders with exclusive access to the foodservice industry’s premier event.

National Restaurant Association Show® Opens Submissions for 2025 FABI Awards, Highlighting Industry-Defining Food and Beverage Products

October 23, 2024 FABI Awards recognize products excelling in taste, creativity, and market impact, setting new standards in the foodservice industry

Culinary Star Carla Hall Set to Take Center Stage at National Restaurant Association Show® 2025

October 2, 2024 Hall’s journey from accountant to chef, author and TV host will inspire attendees to lead with love, joy, and a commitment to impact beyond the kitchen