Highlights & Insights from the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show
Whether you walked the Show floor or followed from afar, Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Business have everything you need to relive the biggest moments from the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show. The Show Insider brings you the top trends, standout innovations, and exclusive interviews with foodservice leaders—capturing the insights and energy of the industry’s premier event.
2025 National Restaurant Association Show Recap
Filled with video, insights, new products and more, this special report from Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Business examines the state of the industry post-show and heading into the second half of 2025.
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NRN Show Coverage
- Has the pendulum swung too far toward menu innovation?
Lackluster performances from Wendy’s and Popeyes have the chains scrambling to re-focus on their core offerings
- Tech Tracker: Toast and Instacart team up to tackle emergency restaurant supply challenges
Plus, Par Technology announces an acquisition, LoopAI announces funding, and more
- Popeyes shifts focus to operations to turn around negative trends
The chain has expanded field engagement teams by 75%
- Menu inflation moderated in January
Food-away-from-home prices ticked up just 0.1% month-over-month after a big jump in December
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