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

4 big questions raised by the National Restaurant Association Show

Reality Check: The industry's largest gathering provided nearly everything an operator could want, but it posed some tough questions as well.

Technology

5 under-the-radar tech products at the National Restaurant Association Show

These unique finds have not yet been widely adopted, but they could provide a glimpse of what's coming around the bend for restaurants.

The Bottom Line: The National Restaurant Association Show displayed some of the latest gadgets to improve efficiency and reach more customers. But can those that need it most afford it?

Tech Check: Many attendees at this year’s National Restaurant Show are shopping for ways to protect their profits.

The Show floor is a veritable buffet of non-dairy ice creams, burger-less burgers and even runny eggs that have never met a chicken.

The annual exhibition of the industry’s latest equipment kicked off Saturday for the first time in three years. But the industry it serves is not the same as it was the last time the event was held.

During a keynote speech at the National Restaurant Association Show, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian said the growth of technology will cause consumers to crave an experience when they dine out.

Jose Cil, CEO of the parent company of Burger King, Popeye, Tim Hortons and Firehouse Subs, said during a talk at the National Restaurant Association Show that raising prices is more than a simple math problem.

Ben's Friends provides a forum for addicts (and those who suspect they may be) to support one another in their quest for sobriety.

Robots and AI will have a strong presence in the Tech Pavilion this year as operators look for solutions to labor and other challenges.

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