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National Restaurant Association Show 2027
Edition108 A major North American foodservice and hospitality trade show covering food, beverage, kitchen equipment, tableware and restaurant technology for brands, buyers and channel distributors.
The National Restaurant Association Show is the annual specialized trade show for the foodservice industry in the Western Hemisphere, held in Chicago, USA, presenting trends, solutions and products in the restaurant and foodservice industry and connecting ingredients, equipment, technology and operations.
The show covers food and beverages, kitchen and back-of-house equipment, restaurant technology, tabletop items, sanitation and cleaning, packaging materials and international specialty ingredients, with themed areas for front of house and customer experience; food, ingredients and menu innovation; restaurant technology, AI and automation; packaging, smallwares and operational essentials; emerging brands and start-ups; design, restaurant spaces and facility solutions; tabletop, buffet and serving solutions; workforce, safety and hospitality essentials; beverages, coffee and bar solutions; business services and operational solutions; sustainability and resource management; and kitchen equipment and food processing.
On-site practical demonstrations and specialist sessions offer actionable solutions to real-world issues such as improving efficiency, easing workforce pressure and meeting customer expectations; more than 2,000 exhibiting companies display more than 900 product categories, and about 70% of visitors take part in final purchasing decisions.
The show targets operators such as chain restaurants, fast food and casual dining, independent bars, coffee shops, pizzerias and cloud kitchens, as well as professionals in foodservice settings such as schools, hospitals, the military, senior care and correctional institutions, convenience, grocery and specialty retail, hotel and event services, and cruise ships and convention centres, with visitors from US states and many countries and regions.
Area
Exhibitors
Visitors
The 2027 Show Hours are:Saturday, May 22 – Monday, May 24: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 25: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® welcomes professionals from across the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industries. This includes individuals working in restaurants, bars, catering services, hotels, resorts and other lodging establishments, as well as those involved in noncommercial foodservice operations such as healthcare facilities, schools and corporate dining. The Show is also open to professionals in retail foodservice, dealers and distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers who support the industry. Whether you're an executive, operator, chef, manager, buyer, or young professional looking to grow your career, the Show provides opportunities to connect, learn and explore innovations that drive the future of foodservice and hospitality.
All badges must be picked up onsite. Badge Pickup locations at McCormick Place are in the South Bldg. Room S102, and Lakeside Center level 2 lobby. Hotel Remote Badge Printing: Chicago Marriott Mag Mile, Chicago Sheraton Grand, Hilton Chicago, Hyatt Regency Chicago.
No, but you must be affiliated with the restaurant/foodservice or lodging industry. A business card or tax ID number is required to register for the Show. Your company's accounting or finance department can provide you with the tax ID number. Please note: The National Restaurant Association Show is for trade only and is not open to the public.
Yes. Members of the National Restaurant Association are entitled to receive a complimentary Expo badge.Additional registration is required for Expo + Education and evening events.
Expo badge:North Hall Exhibits South Hall Exhibits Lakeside Center Exhibits The Beverage Room Pavilion Global Food Expo A Taste of the StatesOrganic & Natural Pavilion TECH Pavilion Emerging Brands PavilionThe Culinary Experience The Kitchen Innovations ShowroomKeynoteFeatured Session with Technomic All programming on the show floor taking place at the Innovation Theater, Discovery Theater, The Beverage Room Stage and The Culinary Experience. Expo + Education UpgradeEverything that’s included with your Expo badge above, PLUS:30 operator-led sessions covering critical industry topics across six tracksExclusive networking with peers and expertsOn-demand session recordings & presentation materials
The National Restaurant Association Show has implemented a policy where a fee of $250 will be charged for any reprint of a badge. This policy applies to all registrations, including both attendees and exhibitors. Attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to keep their badges secure to avoid incurring this charge.
Registration may only be paid for with a credit card. We accept all major credit cards (American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, and Visa). Please note: We do not accept checks, purchase orders or wire transfers.
Yes, substitutions may be made if the original registrant submits the request in writing including the name, company, phone, and email of his/her replacement. Original payments cannot change and/or be substituted. Once onsite registration opens, badge registration letter, and identification must be brought to onsite registration for substitution to occur. Please note: If badge has already been used, a substitution will not be approved.Sharing of badges is not permitted.
South Bldg. – Room S102 and S103Lakeside Center – Level 2 Lobby
National Restaurant Association Show 2027
Edition108 A major North American foodservice and hospitality trade show covering food, beverage, kitchen equipment, tableware and restaurant technology for brands, buyers and channel distributors.
The National Restaurant Association Show is the annual specialized trade show for the foodservice industry in the Western Hemisphere, held in Chicago, USA, presenting trends, solutions and products in the restaurant and foodservice industry and connecting ingredients, equipment, technology and operations.
The show covers food and beverages, kitchen and back-of-house equipment, restaurant technology, tabletop items, sanitation and cleaning, packaging materials and international specialty ingredients, with themed areas for front of house and customer experience; food, ingredients and menu innovation; restaurant technology, AI and automation; packaging, smallwares and operational essentials; emerging brands and start-ups; design, restaurant spaces and facility solutions; tabletop, buffet and serving solutions; workforce, safety and hospitality essentials; beverages, coffee and bar solutions; business services and operational solutions; sustainability and resource management; and kitchen equipment and food processing.
On-site practical demonstrations and specialist sessions offer actionable solutions to real-world issues such as improving efficiency, easing workforce pressure and meeting customer expectations; more than 2,000 exhibiting companies display more than 900 product categories, and about 70% of visitors take part in final purchasing decisions.
The show targets operators such as chain restaurants, fast food and casual dining, independent bars, coffee shops, pizzerias and cloud kitchens, as well as professionals in foodservice settings such as schools, hospitals, the military, senior care and correctional institutions, convenience, grocery and specialty retail, hotel and event services, and cruise ships and convention centres, with visitors from US states and many countries and regions.
Area
Exhibitors
Visitors
The 2027 Show Hours are:Saturday, May 22 – Monday, May 24: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 25: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® welcomes professionals from across the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industries. This includes individuals working in restaurants, bars, catering services, hotels, resorts and other lodging establishments, as well as those involved in noncommercial foodservice operations such as healthcare facilities, schools and corporate dining. The Show is also open to professionals in retail foodservice, dealers and distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers who support the industry. Whether you're an executive, operator, chef, manager, buyer, or young professional looking to grow your career, the Show provides opportunities to connect, learn and explore innovations that drive the future of foodservice and hospitality.
All badges must be picked up onsite. Badge Pickup locations at McCormick Place are in the South Bldg. Room S102, and Lakeside Center level 2 lobby. Hotel Remote Badge Printing: Chicago Marriott Mag Mile, Chicago Sheraton Grand, Hilton Chicago, Hyatt Regency Chicago.
No, but you must be affiliated with the restaurant/foodservice or lodging industry. A business card or tax ID number is required to register for the Show. Your company's accounting or finance department can provide you with the tax ID number. Please note: The National Restaurant Association Show is for trade only and is not open to the public.
Yes. Members of the National Restaurant Association are entitled to receive a complimentary Expo badge.Additional registration is required for Expo + Education and evening events.
Expo badge:North Hall Exhibits South Hall Exhibits Lakeside Center Exhibits The Beverage Room Pavilion Global Food Expo A Taste of the StatesOrganic & Natural Pavilion TECH Pavilion Emerging Brands PavilionThe Culinary Experience The Kitchen Innovations ShowroomKeynoteFeatured Session with Technomic All programming on the show floor taking place at the Innovation Theater, Discovery Theater, The Beverage Room Stage and The Culinary Experience. Expo + Education UpgradeEverything that’s included with your Expo badge above, PLUS:30 operator-led sessions covering critical industry topics across six tracksExclusive networking with peers and expertsOn-demand session recordings & presentation materials
The National Restaurant Association Show has implemented a policy where a fee of $250 will be charged for any reprint of a badge. This policy applies to all registrations, including both attendees and exhibitors. Attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to keep their badges secure to avoid incurring this charge.
Registration may only be paid for with a credit card. We accept all major credit cards (American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, and Visa). Please note: We do not accept checks, purchase orders or wire transfers.
Yes, substitutions may be made if the original registrant submits the request in writing including the name, company, phone, and email of his/her replacement. Original payments cannot change and/or be substituted. Once onsite registration opens, badge registration letter, and identification must be brought to onsite registration for substitution to occur. Please note: If badge has already been used, a substitution will not be approved.Sharing of badges is not permitted.
South Bldg. – Room S102 and S103Lakeside Center – Level 2 Lobby
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