National Restaurant Association Show | Exhibitors
National Restaurant Association Show

May 17–20, 2025
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

Exhibitor Resources

Thank you for participating in the National Restaurant Association Show! Now it’s time to start planning for the Show. All the information below is designed to assist you in planning and executing a successful show so please bookmark these pages for easy access to this information during your planning and preparation!

Exhibitor FAQs

Exhibitor FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions, along with answers constantly updated throughout the Show cycle. You’ll also find special information for First Time Exhibitors - Freeman’s First Time Exhibitor Guide, tips for using the service kit, boothmanship, and more!

Exhibitor Dashboard

Exhibitor Dashboard

Find all your exhibitor details here, along with invoices, the payment portal, a custom exhibitor checklist, required forms, access to complete your The Show To Go profile, and so much more!

Booth 101

Booth 101

Learn everything about your booth- what’s included, design regulations, utility port access, booth restrictions, Show colors, and more!


Marketing Resource Center

Marketing Resource Center

Getting your company to the Show is only half the battle – find resources to market your presence to our audience before, during, and after the Show.

Exhibitor Warnings

Exhibitor Warnings

Exhibitors should be aware of doing business with companies who are not official service providers.

Exhibitor Education

Exhibitor Education

Planning for the Show can be overwhelming! To help break it down, the following resources will help you plan throughout the entire Show cycle.

Awards

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FABI Awards

Learn more about the Food & Beverage Awards and submit your application by January 22nd!

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Kitchen Innovations

Learn more about the Kitchen Innovations Award and submit your application by December 11th!

Learn More About Sponsorships

Gain momentum with targeted opportunities before, during, and after the Show. Our team will work with you to develop a sponsorship package customized to your specific goals and objectives.


Sponsorships

Have Questions?

Reach out to your Exhibitor Services Team! We do our best to respond to all inquiries within one business day.

Madison Wichterich
Madison Wichterich
Sr. Coordinator, Event Operations
Lynneah Cardine
Lynneah Cardine
Coordinator, Event Operations

Disclaimer*

*Beware of communications from fraudulent vendors who do NOT have a 2025 Official Service Provider Seal in any communications you receive. We do not sell our database information; any company not listed here should be considered as possibly fraudulent.

Should you choose to engage in a business relationship with a company that is NOT an Official National Restaurant Service Provider, the National Restaurant Association Show and Informa cannot vouch for their legitimacy, nor endorse their services.

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Want to be an Exhibitor?

We would love to talk to you about what the Show has to offer! Call 312-853-2542 or email [email protected] to connect with a sales representative.