USA | The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is set to take place in Chicago, showcasing the best of the global industry.
Chicago is poised to once again become the epicentre of the foodservice world as the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, the foodservice industry's key annual gathering, returns to McCormick Place, May 17 to 20.
This landmark event will draw tens of thousands of professionals from every facet of the foodservice and hospitality sector to explore a vibrant marketplace spanning over 700,000 square feet of exhibit space. Over 2,200 exhibitors, including more than 800 debuting companies, will showcase innovative equipment, technology, ingredients, and a full spectrum of solutions for restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality operations.
For over a century, the Show has united the foodservice industry, from independent operators and global chains to chefs, suppliers, and innovators, to explore emerging trends, sample new products, and influence the industry's future. As the sector navigates ongoing shifts like economic pressures, evolving consumer preferences, and the need for technology integration, the 2025 Show provides a vital platform to identify actionable strategies, source advanced products, and build strategic partnerships.
“The Show stands as the central gathering place for our industry, where creativity, ingenuity, and opportunity converge,” said Tom Cindric, president of exhibitions for Informa Connect Foodservice Group.
“The true value of the 2025 Show lies in its power to spark fresh thinking and present a full range of solutions, encompassing everything from emerging technologies to novel culinary concepts, that equip foodservice professionals to not just respond to current conditions, but to proactively shape what's next for their businesses and the industry. There's simply no better place to experience the energy and evolution of foodservice.”
The 2025 Show floor is a vital hub where operators can find practical solutions to today's real-world pressures. Featuring more than 2,200 exhibitors who have flocked to Chicago, including over 800 first-time exhibitors and over 550 international brands, attendees will discover innovations across more than 900 product categories, covering advanced equipment, AI-powered tools, innovative ingredients, labour optimisation, and sustainable solutions aimed at boosting efficiency and enhancing the guest experience.
Complementing the main Show floor, six specialty pavilions offer focused discovery. These include A Taste of the States, The Beverage Room, Global Food Expo, the Organic and Natural Pavilion, the TECH Pavilion, and the Emerging Brands Pavilion, each showcasing unique market segments from regional specialties and international ingredients to health-conscious products and the latest technology.
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