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National Restaurant Association Show 2026
16 May 2026 - 19 May 2026

National Restaurant Association Show is the largest annual foodservice industry exhibition, held at McCormick Place in Chicago, USA.

It is the premier event for professionals in the restaurant and hospitality sectors: restaurateurs, suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, technology providers, and service companies. The show brings together market leaders and showcases the latest solutions, technologies, products, and trends.

Show Facts

  • In 2026, the show will take place on May 16–19 at McCormick Place, Chicago.
  • More than 2,000 exhibitors present their products and solutions.
  • The assortment covers 900+ categories of products, equipment, and services.
  • It is the largest annual foodservice event in the Western Hemisphere.
  • The exhibition area is massive — comparable to more than 10 football fields.
  • Attendees are professionals with decision-making authority; the show provides direct access to major buyers and distributors.

Visitors can explore the latest trends:

kitchen automation, robotics, sustainable packaging, plant-based and alternative proteins, smart equipment, and solutions for labor optimization and cost efficiency.

Participant Categories

The exhibition features companies from a wide range of sectors — from food and beverages to equipment, technologies, and services.
Main participant categories include:

1. Food & Beverages

  • Food products — ingredients, ready-made meals, semi-finished products
  • Beverages — non-alcoholic drinks, coffee, specialty beverages, beverage ingredients
  • Specialty food — products for restaurants, cafés, delivery services, and HoReCa

2. Equipment

  • Kitchen equipment: professional stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers
  • Kitchen and warehouse automation and robotics
  • POS systems, cloud services, digital restaurant solutions
  • Technologies for optimizing operations, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs

3. Tableware & Service Supplies

  • Tableware, utensils, packaging, disposable supplies
  • Dining and service accessories
  • Take-away and delivery packaging solutions

4. Ingredients

  • Raw materials and ingredients for restaurants, cafés, and bars
  • Specialty products: plant-based items, alternative proteins, signature ingredients
  • Ingredient supply and menu formulation solutions

5. Logistics & IT Solutions

  • Distribution, supply chain, logistics, procurement
  • Consulting and business solutions for restaurants and HoReCa
  • Management services, training, marketing, digital tools

6. Innovation

  • Eco-friendly solutions, sustainable sourcing and packaging
  • New formats, concepts, and trends in foodservice and HoReCa
  • Technological innovations, smart kitchens, sustainability solutions

Exhibition Organizer:

Informa Markets
– the largest exhibition company in the world

Official Representative of the Show in the CIS Countries:

KingsBurg Expo

Interested in participating?

Submit your application at:
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