National Restaurant Association Show

May 16–19, 2026
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

Attend as Press/Digital Content Creator

If you joined us at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show, thank you for attending! Find event highlights and images below to help you cover the Show effectively.

The Show is where the next era of foodservice begins—be here to get all of the breaking news first. Press registration for next year’s Show will open in 2026.

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Press Criteria

Press Criteria

Attend the Show where you’ll uncover all the happenings in foodservice.

Digital Content Creator Criteria

Digital Content Creator Criteria

Everything you’ll need to share your experiences at the Show.

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Resources

Resources

Discover the tools available to help you cover the Show.

Show Highlights

Show Highlights

View the press release and images from the 2025 Show.

Press Releases

Charitable Donations

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

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

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


May 14, 2025

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

Exhibitors Press Release

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


April 30, 2025

With more than 2,200 exhibiting companies from around the world—and over 800 of them making their Show debut—the 2025 Show offers buyers direct access to the newest innovations and trusted industry leaders, all in one place.

Contact Information

For press inquiries, contact Julie Franks (jfranks@mdg.agency). For Digital Content Creator inquires, contact Sara Fellows (sara.fellows@mdg.agency).

Thank You To Our Press Sponsor