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National Restaurant Association Show

Saturday, May 17, 2025

The National Restaurant Association Show offers attendees ideas and inspiration year-round. From menus to workforce to technology to operations. Restaurant Business will be covering the Show’s resources to bring you the latest updates, trends and insights. Stay connected here.

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Operations

At the National Restaurant Association Show, brands leveraged sustainability as a marketing strategy

By Reyna Estrada on May 24, 2023

As younger consumers look for social responsibility from the brands they interact with, food and beverage businesses are making sure to spotlight their sustainability efforts.

Technology

ChatGPT's first restaurant job could be in HR

 By Joe Guszkowski on May 23, 2023

A number of suppliers at this year's National Restaurant Association Show said they're using the chatbot to help restaurants screen applicants and keep them engaged once they’re hired.

Leadership

How restaurateurs Danny Meyer and Pinky Cole came into alignment

By Lisa Jennings on May 21, 2023

The magic of a Fussy Hussy with a sprinkle of slut dust inspired the seasoned veteran to join forces with an "irrepressible" entrepreneur. They have more in common than you'd think.

Food

Food and drink exhibits worth a detour at the National Restaurant Show

By Patricia Cobe on May 20, 2023

On Day One, we walked, ate and sipped, and discovered some tasty trends.

Food

7 plant-based products you should try at the National Restaurant Association Show

By Reyna Estrada on May 20, 2023

From plant-based eggs and steak to non-dairy ice cream, the Show floor is filled with plant-forward fare. Here's a look at some products you shouldn't skip.

Operations

At the National Restaurant Association Show, technology moves to the back of the house

By Jonathan Maze on May 20, 2023

Robots were everywhere. But much of the technology focus was on improving profitability and simplifying operations as costs increase and recession looms.

Operations

Plotting a National Restaurant Show game plan

By Lisa Jennings on May 18, 2023

Expect to see robots, plant-based everything, AI designed to ease labor costs and ideas to boost efficiency and increase traffic.

Food

10 Chicago restaurants to try during the National Restaurant Association Show

By Patricia Cobe on May 10, 2023

After walking the Show floor at McCormick Place, it’s time to kick back those tired feet and take a seat at one of Chicago’s top restaurants.

Operations

Restaurateurs Danny Meyer and Pinky Cole to share the stage for keynote at the National Restaurant Association Show

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 15, 2023

The 2023 event, scheduled for May 20-23, will put the spotlight on innovation and what's next for the restaurant and hotel industry.

Financing

As takeout and delivery grow, so do the options for packaging

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2022

At the National Restaurant Association Show, the container options were numerous and varied, reflecting an industry rushing to meet ever-changing consumer demands.

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