National Restaurant Association Show

First Watch CEO Chris Tomasso wins operator of the year honors from IFMA

By Peter Romeo on May 19, 2024

The full-service veteran was named this year's winner of the Gold Plate award from the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA).

Operations

Raising menu prices is not the only way to make a profit

By Lisa Jennings on May 19, 2024

Optimizing menu performance and working with group purchasing organizations can boost profitability, according to a session at the National Restaurant Show.

Technology

Burger robot faces tough crowd at the National Restaurant Show

By Joe Guszkowski on May 18, 2024

Aniai’s Alpha Grill attracted plenty of curiosity Saturday, but operators seemed hesitant to commit.

Operations

Day 1 at the Restaurant Show: Missing robots, weed-spiked drinks, AI and more

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 18, 2024

RB editors logged tens of thousands of steps on the Show floor Saturday as the 2024 edition of the National Restaurant Association Show kicked off in Chicago.

Operations

Here’s what RB editors expect to see on the National Restaurant Show floor

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 17, 2024

Hours before the 2024 edition of the Show officially opens, industry journalists peered inside their crystal balls to offer their predictions for what trends will dominate.

Technology

Here's what tech companies will be talking about at the National Restaurant Show

By Joe Guszkowski on May 14, 2024

AI and kiosks will be hot topics, and the word "platform" should get thrown around plenty. And don't forget the robots.

Operations

How to navigate the National Restaurant Show like a pro

By Lisa Jennings and Patricia Cobe on May 08, 2024

Whether you’re a first timer or conference veteran, here’s what you need to know about the biggest restaurant show in the Western hemisphere, which begins in Chicago on May 18.

Financing

A preview of this year's National Restaurant Association Show

By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Tom Cindric, president of exhibitions for Informa Connect Foodservice, joins a special episode of the podcast to talk about the upcoming event.

Food