The Show For Foodservice.
The National Restaurant Show is the must-attend event for every member of the restaurant and foodservice industry. As the world’s most influential showcase of foodservice innovation and inspiration, it’s where every trend, solution and category are represented — connecting you with the people and products you need to thrive in today’s business environment.
Join your peers from across the industry in Chicago on May 18-21, 2024, for a future-forward experience where you’ll discover everything it takes to stay revenue-driven and relevant — from tantalizing tastes for your menu to actionable solutions for streamlining service, payments and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to test innovative new equipment designed to power automation and profits, engage with expert-led education on today’s hottest topics and build connections with key suppliers and foodservice professionals from around the world.
Just the facts . . .
The National Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is the largest annual gathering of foodservice professionals in the Western Hemisphere. The Show brings together the people, ideas, products, solutions and information that make up the entire domestic and international industry spectrum. It is the must-attend, pinnacle event of the industry.
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2301 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Saturday, May 18, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 19, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 20, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The National Restaurant Show is made for passionate foodservice professionals seeking inspirational ideas, solutions to timely problems and invaluable connections. Join us to discover the innovations, ingredients and insights that will help you overcome your current challenges and prepare for what’s ahead, all in one convenient location.
Value
The Show has been the go-to resource for foodservice and hospitality industry professionals since 1919 and we’re dedicated to maintaining that reputation. Maximize your time (and funds) by attending the one event that has it all—from experts that will help you make sense of the latest industry projections to efficiency-boosting equipment.
Innovations
If it is cutting edge, you’ll find it here. Discover new solutions from your current partners, discuss your needs with exciting up-and-comers in the restaurant tech space, get the scoop on delicious new ingredients and global flavor trends, find game-changing equipment, shop products to boost your adult beverage program and so much more—all on the Show floor.
Ideas & Information
Being in-the-know is essential to your success and that’s never been truer than it is today. Get up-to-date industry data from trusted sources, enhance your knowledge of pressing topics, find practical strategies and best practices with on-floor programming, which includes supplier-led sessions, culinary and beverage demos, and our keynote and featured presentation. New in 2024, get the complete Show experience with an Expo + Education badge and gain access to 40+ operator-led education sessions, exclusive roundtable discussions, networking refreshment breaks and more – all designed to give you the inspiration, skills, and new ideas you need to boost your business.
Relationships
Whether you’re looking for new business partners, want to catch up with colleagues, or you’re looking to discuss exciting collaboration ideas with your peers, you’ll find the right people and opportunities here.
For foodservice professionals seeking new and better ways to operate their establishments, grow their customer base, broaden their networks and increase their success. With representation from all 50 states and 112 countries, there’s no other place to interact with the entire foodservice industry ecosystem.
Connect with the Entire Foodservice Ecosystem
Below is a sample of some of the companies that attend the Show.
COMMERCIAL
Multi-Unit: Arby's, Bojangles, Brinker International, Buffalo Wild Wings, California Pizza Kitchen, Chic-Fil-A, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cracker Barrel, Darden Restaurants, Del Taco, Dominos, Dunkin', Five Guys, Inspired Brands, Jack In The Box, Jimmy John's, McDonald’s, Panera, Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Portillo's, Red Lobster, Red Robin, Shake Shack, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, Texas Roadhouse, Wendy's, YUM! Brands, Zaxby's
Independents: Barrio Brewing Co., Burma Restaurants, Columbia Hospitality Inc, Frontera Grill, Gibson's Restaurant Group, Hart House, Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant, Kings Fish House, Lagunitas brewing Co., Lawry's, Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group, RBM Restaurant Group, SO Hospitality Group, Stone Brewing, The H. Wood Group, White Castle
NON-COMMERCIAL
Aramark, Association Of Correctional Food Service Affiliates, Centerplate, Compass, Cornell University, Dayton Children's Hospital, Delaware North, DFW International Airport, Georgia State University, North Dakota State University, Rice University, Sodexo, The Ohio State University, The University of Notre Dame, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy
DEALERS & DISTRIBUTORS
Boelter Company, Clark Associates, Gordon Food Services, Katom Restaurant Supply, Inc., Parts Town, Restaurant Equipment World, Singer Equipment Company, Stafford-Smith, Inc., Sysco, Trimark, US Foods, Wasserstrom
LODGING
Best Western, Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Resort, Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts, Great Wolf Resorts, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Hyatt Hotels, JW Marriot, Loews Hotels, Norwegian Cruise Line, Sheraton, The Ritz Carlton, Universal Orland Resort, Westin, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
RETAIL
7-Eleven, Amazon, Buc-EE's, Costco, Food Lion, Getgo Cafe+Market, Giant Eagle, H-E-B, Kum & Go, Kwik Trip, Publix, Racetrac, Sam's Club, Sheetz, Walmart, Wawa, Whole Foods Market
We anticipate over 1,800 exhibitors at the Show, making it is the ultimate destination to source inspiration and innovations in over 900 product categories – from food, beverage, equipment, technology, tableware, sanitation, and everything in between.
Explore ExhibitorsExpo + Education Badge
Discover innovative solutions, fresh perspectives, and future-forward ideas through operator-led education. Available exclusively for Expo + Education badge holders, the Show’s newly revamped education provides a focused learning experience for growth-minded attendees.
Fresh On-Floor Programming
Find new speakers, new content and new ideas in our On-Floor Programming. From supplier-led sessions, to live culinary demos with celebrated chefs, to beverage sessions and demos with top mixologists and experts, you’ll walk away with new tools and solutions to boost your business.
Startup Alley
Features NEW companies to the foodservice industry with a sneak peek at new food and beverage items, new equipment and supplies, new technology and much more!
New Exhibitors
We are excited to feature hundreds of new exhibitors in over 900 product categories – from food, beverage, equipment, technology, tableware, sanitation and everything in between.
New Products
Get an up-close look at the latest trends and must-have products for the restaurant industry, all in one place. Preview these products in The Show To Go and visit these exhibitors in-person at the Show!
At the Show, you’ll find world-class programming & education that delivers impactful learnings, exciting experiences, and inspiring speakers – all here to help you and your business succeed.
Education
Discover innovative solutions, fresh perspectives, and future-forward ideas through operator-led education. Available exclusively for Expo + Education badge holders, the Show’s newly revamped education provides a focused learning experience for growth-minded attendees.
On-Floor Programming
Directly on the Show floor, you’ll find an array of carefully curated sessions and demos focused on practical strategies and best practices. From supplier-led sessions, to live culinary demos with celebrated chefs, to beverage sessions and demos with top mixologists and experts, you’ll walk away with new ideas and solutions to boost your business.
Keynote & Featured Session
Be inspired and awed by industry icons, celebrated figures, and innovative thinkers we’re bringing to the Show.
Chicago is known for its jaw-dropping architecture, vibrant music scene, amazing food and iconic neighborhoods. Chicago is a foodie haven with over 8,000 restaurants that showcase its ever-changing culinary scene. Be sure to explore the variety of dining options while you are in town.
Explore Chicago
We encourage you to discover all the fascinating things there are to see and do in Chicago, whether it’s visiting Wrigley Field, one of the oldest ballparks in the nation; enjoying the city’s many waterfront; viewing public art by the likes of Picasso, Miro, and Matisse; visiting internationally renowned collections at the city’s many museums; sipping wine along a skyscraper river canyon; or worshipping the sun along miles of sandy beaches with the iconic city skyline as your backdrop, Chicago is second to none.
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