Highlights & Insights from the 2026 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 2026 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
- In family dining, closing early is good business
Chains that serve only breakfast and lunch are soaring, while those covering all three dayparts have stumbled, […]
- New on the Menu: Stuffed potatoes and rabbit-rattlesnake sausage
Plus fluffy tonkatsu, an Earl Grey-matcha hybrid, and the latest from José Garces
- Here's what we're excited to see at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show
More than 53,000 foodservice professionals are gathering in Chicago's McCormick Place for the four-day annual event, […]
- Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Starbucks, and Carl’s Jr.
Plus innovation at Carvel, Cousins Subs, Kura Sushi, Smoothie King, Ziggi's Coffee, and more
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Navigate the Floor Plan
Find your way like a pro. 📍
Use the floor plan in the Show To Go app to navigate the #2025RestaurantShow like a pro. 📲✨
📍 Zoom in on the floor plan
🔍 Search by exhibitor or booth
🗺️ Map your route through the halls
📌 Save your must-see spots
Expo + Education 3
Level up your #2025RestaurantShow experience! 💡
From can't-miss education sessions to cutting-edge exhibitors, everything you need is right at your fingertips. 📲 Download the Show To Go app and start planning like a pro:
📚 Browse education sessions
🗓 Build your custom Show planner
🔍 Search exhibitors by name or product
#FoodService #FoodserviceFam #NetworkingVibes #ChicagoNights #Hospitality #Chicago
Search & Save Exhibitors
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📲 Your Show game just leveled up.
The Show To Go app is your secret weapon for making the most of the #2025RestaurantShow 💼
📍 Navigate the floor
🔍 Find exhibitors fast
🗓 Plan your perfect schedule
🧑🏫 Explore education sessions
…and so much more! ...