May 17–20, 2025
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Commercial-Independents
Fresh Ideas, Fresh Flavors
They’re not just customers, they’re your guests. At the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show, you’ll find exactly what you need to meet their evolving expectations and grow your business. From cost-reduction strategies to unique guest experience ideas and emerging food and beverage trends, we’re here to help you innovate and optimize your operation for 2025 and beyond.
See tomorrow’s ideas firsthand as you explore culinary creations by Food and Beverage (FABI) Awardees. Preview exciting new back-of-house innovations in the Kitchen Innovations (KI) Showroom. Connect face-to-face with suppliers across the Show floor to source the latest tech and equipment—ranging from traditional tools to robotics, cloud POS systems, automation and cutting-edge AI solutions.
Visit specialty Show pavilions such as the Global Food Expo, The Beverage Room and A Taste of the States to sample the best food and beverage items before they hit the market. Gain expert insights on today’s biggest trends, including plant-based options, fermented food and drink and sustainable products through chef-led demos at The Culinary Experience.
Find forward-thinking strategies for your restaurant’s success in enhanced operator-led education sessions covering marketing, menu and beverage trends, workforce management and more. Discover additional actionable strategies and best practices in on-floor programming, including sessions led by suppliers.
When it comes to staying on top of what’s happening in hospitality—and ahead of what’s next—there’s no place like the Show. Join your peers from across the industry in Chicago, May 17-20, 2025, at the Western Hemisphere’s largest and most trusted foodservice event.
Who is in the “independents” segment?
- Table Service - Casual Dining
- Table Service - Family Dining
- Quick Service Restaurants
- Fast Casual
- Pizza
- Bar/Tavern/Pub/Brewery
- Coffee Shop/Donut/Bakery/Chocolatier
- Ice Cream/Frozen Novelty
- Buffet/Cafeteria/Banquets
Why Attend the National Restaurant Association Show
