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A must-read preview of the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show

 By Restaurant Business Staff on May 13, 2026

Here's what the Informa editorial team is expecting to see at the Show this year, which starts May 16 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Lace up your Hokas and let the fun begin.

Operations

What's new in the Chicago restaurant scene

 By Lisa Jennings on May 12, 2026

Heading to the National Restaurant Show? Here are a few places to check out that are brand new and (mostly) ready to be discovered.

Food

National Restaurant Association Show's 2026 FABI Award winners reflect top trends

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 19, 2026

The 28 food and beverage products receiving the award are notable for targeting the needs of today’s operators, menus and consumers.

Technology

For the restaurant POS, signs of life after death

By Joe Guszkowski on May 27, 2025

Tech Check: The device that once ruled the counter is fading as more business shifts to off-premise. But it’s getting a second life that could be more vital than the first.

Beverage

How casual dining can recoup sagging bar sales and boost traffic

By Patricia Cobe on May 20, 2025

Consumers are visiting restaurants less and shifting to lower priced drinks, but they still want alcohol to be part of the full-service dining experience.

Technology

6 tech observations from the 2025 National Restaurant Show

By Joe Guszkowski on May 20, 2025

There seemed to be more technology than ever at the Show this year. We tried to make sense of it all after three days spent roaming the floor.

Technology

Restaurants get a digital checkup from Google at the National Restaurant Show

By Joe Guszkowski on May 20, 2025

The search engine giant and tech provider Marqii held an office hours-style session where operators could have their Google Business Profiles audited.

Leadership

Meet the chef behind the Hulu series 'The Bear'

By Lisa Jennings on May 19, 2025

Courtney Storer is the culinary producer who taught the actors knife skills and brought an unexpected authenticity to the restaurant drama.

Food

Dominique Crenn, Curtis Duffy, Chili's and Wendy's are among those honored as 2025 MenuMasters

By Patricia Cobe on May 18, 2025

Eight culinary trailblazers were recognized for menu innovation and professional excellence at a gala awards ceremony Saturday in Chicago.

Leadership

Carla Hall's advice on building strong teams

By Lisa Jennings on May 18, 2025

The restaurateur, chef, author and TV personality has had an eclectic career, built around a passion for food. Here are some leadership lessons she has learned along the way.

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