National Restaurant Association Show

May 17–20, 2025
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

Exhibitor Prospectus

Launch new products, generate leads and build customer relationships on a Show floor boasting 900+ product categories — and tens of thousands of industry professionals hungry for the latest foodservice innovations.

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Be Where the Next Big Idea in Foodservice Happens.

Upgrade Your Foodservice Connections
When it comes to showcasing your fresh innovations, cooking up pivotal connections and sourcing profit-boosting business, the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show delivers. As the Western Hemisphere’s largest and most influential industry event, the Show is the ultimate gathering place for global hospitality professionals, from buyers and operators to suppliers and manufacturers.

Be Where Your Buyers Are

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average number of leads per exhibitor*

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of Show attendees influence purchasing decisions

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50% of attendees represent operations with over $5,000,000 in annual sales

*Lead analysis provided by the Show’s registration partner Maritz and based on 2024 exhibiting companies with an on-site lead scanner.

Buyer Categories

The entire foodservice industry comes to the Show to find the products and inspiration they need to move their operations forward — in other words, they’re looking for solutions like yours to innovate their business! Get a taste of the Show floor product categories below.

Buyer Categories

Food & Beverage EP

Food & Beverage

Inspire thousands of operators and chefs who want to add exciting new flavors and ingredients to their menus.

Technology

Technology

Showcase and demonstrate your solutions that set the table for efficiency and streamlined service.

Equipment

Equipment

Satisfy decision-makers’ appetites for game-changing products, ranging from back-of-house equipment to advanced robotics solutions.

Adult Beverage

Adult Beverage

Quench buyers’ curiosity about what’s new and what’s next in bar and beverage. Learn more about the opportunities available in The Beverage Room. Learn more about the opportunities available in The Beverage Room.

International

International

Discover a world of tantalizing possibilities for expanding your brand’s reach.

Other

Other

Dish out foodservice essentials, from tableware to packaging, to prospective new clients and get business done.

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Reach Key Decision-Makers

Make connections across the foodservice ecosystem with qualified buyers from all 50 states and 124 countries.

Reach Key Decision-Makers

Showcase new products

Showcase New Products

Launch new products or services and gain valuable feedback directly from industry operators.

Brand Visibility

Brand Visibility

Increase brand awareness and make a lasting impression on a diverse audience, from restaurateurs and caterers to hospitality executives.

Face-to-Face Engagement

Face-to-Face Engagement

Build personal connections with potential clients and partners that are difficult to achieve through digital marketing.

Lead Generation

Lead Generation

Generate qualified leads from Show attendees actively seeking solutions and partnerships, which can result in long-term business relationships.

Enhanced Digital Exposure

Enhanced Digital Exposure

Benefit from the Show’s digital and social media reach, which can further amplify your brand to a global audience beyond the show floor.

Media Exposure

Media Exposure

Attract media attention for your brand and products, as the Show draws significant press coverage from both national and industry outlets.

Market Insights

Market Insights

Gain valuable insights into the latest trends and challenges in foodservice, helping your company stay competitive and innovative.

Competitive Advantage

Competitive Advantage

See firsthand what your competitors are offering and get inspiration for differentiating your products and services.

Dig Into Your Leads

Lead Insights delivers rich behavioral and demographic insights into the attendees engaging with your brand. See how you can use this information to craft tailored messaging that drives results before, during and after the Show.


Lead Insights

Valuable Face Time

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attendee rating out of 5 for overall satisfaction

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attendee rating out of 5 for importance to attend

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attendee rating out of 5 for likelihood to return

*Ratings based on the 2024 attendee survey.

All of Foodservice Meets Here

This is the time to put your brand front and center in the industry. Build meaningful — and profitable — relationships with the industry’s most qualified buyers, May 17-20, 2025.

Traci Graziani

Head of Brand Marketing, Away from Home

Kraft Heinz Company

The Show is like the Super Bowl of the foodservice industry. The exposure and connections you gain through the community are invaluable. Whether you’re an independent shop or a large operation, this Show brings together the best of the foodservice world.

Make the Most of the Show

Make the Most of the Show

Savor the Show Floor Opportunities

Connect with your target audience and turn your booth traffic into qualified leads by exhibiting in one of the specialized pavilions.

Toast to Your Success

Celebrate your cutting-edge solutions and innovative food and beverage products by submitting them for the FABI Awards and Kitchen Innovation Awards.

Bring the Heat to the Emerging Brands Pavilion

Establish your company as a foodservice trailblazer in this area exclusively designed for first-time Show exhibitors who have been in business for three years or less. (Discounted pricing is available; approval needed to exhibit here.)


Tap Into Sponsorship Benefits

Enhance your brand visibility, lead generation and sales momentum with a package customized to meet your specific goals.

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