Florida Restaurant Show 2026
Event Date
October 25–27, 2026
Location
Orlando, FL
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Florida Restaurant Show is Florida's premier hospitality event for the restaurant, foodservice, and lodging communities. Held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando and co-located with The Pizza Tomorrow Summit, it delivers three days of sourcing, learning, and connection, with hundreds of exhibitors across an expansive trade show floor featuring innovative products, emerging brands, and solutions shaping the future of the industry.
The show is designed for today's restaurant owner and foodservice professional. It focuses on serving a refocused restaurant and foodservice industry, helping operators keep customers happy and their bottom line healthy with strategies from its educational program and the latest foodservice products and equipment from suppliers. Attendees encounter special events including the Culinary Innovation Theater, competitions, workshops, world-class education sessions, and culinary demonstrations.
A key advantage is the co-location model. The event is co-located with The Pizza Tomorrow Summit, and one badge gets you access to two shows. Each registration provides all-access to both education programming and the exhibit hall, plus access to The Pizza Tomorrow Summit exhibit hall and free-education courses.
Show Highlights
- Culinary Innovation Theater, Powered by Unox — live demonstrations and competitions on the show floor.
- Education Program — industry-leading educational content that is practical and relevant for today's foodservice professionals, delivered by industry leaders covering trends, best practices, and business lessons.
- NEW education format — three show floor theaters with content carefully scheduled with less overlap so attendees can attend more sessions.
- Operator's Choice Award — best new product voting for exhibitors.
- Sunshine Plate Challenge Arena, Rapid Fire Competition, and other competitions.
- Add-On Workshops including Restaurant Management 201 + 301.
- Co-location with The Pizza Tomorrow Summit — an event packed with content, competitions, hot topics, and actionable education sessions presented by expert speakers, plus an exhibit floor showcasing what's new and next.
Booth Pricing
Booth space is priced at $39.95 per square foot plus $350 per corner, and is sold in 100-square-foot increments. For example, a 10x10 booth is calculated as $39.95 x 100 sq. ft. + $350 = $4,345.
The booth package includes exhibitor staff badges as needed, a Basic Company Listing Package (name and description on the floorplan, mobile app, and website exhibitor list), inline booth drape, and the ability to request custom promo codes for free client badges. Carpet, tables, chairs, electricity, and other decorating items are NOT included and can be brought by the exhibitor or rented from official venue contractors.
Booth upgrade packages are also available:
- The House Special — $1,495
- The Main Course — $595
Registration
Register online through the show's official registration portal (xpressreg.net). Each registration provides all-access to both education programming and the exhibit hall, plus access to The Pizza Tomorrow Summit exhibit hall and free-education courses.
- Team Bundle Package: Groups of 6 from the same organization qualify for a team bundle package that offers flexibility and savings — register yourself and add your team at a later date.
- Industry-only event: This is an industry-only event and is not open to the public. Children may be admitted during official show hours only if accompanied at all times by a parent, guardian, or chaperone (21+).
- Student Admission: Students may register at a rate of $30 per person, with each group of 5 students accompanied by a faculty member or chaperone, and no more than 10 students permitted per educational institution.
History
The Florida Restaurant Show has been serving the restaurant and foodservice communities for 55 years. Held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, it is co-located with The Pizza Tomorrow Summit, allowing attendees to experience both events with a single badge. The show is produced and managed by Restaurant Events, LLC.
Venue & Travel
Venue
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
IDDBA 2026 occupies the North-South Building, Halls A & B of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), one of the largest convention facilities in the United States. Show registration, the Info Desk, and the Orlando Concierge Desk are located in the South Hall A & B Lobby on Level 2, with the New Product Showcase on the exhibit floor and Nursing/Wellness Rooms on Level 2 of the South Concourse and at N312. On-site amenities include a FedEx Office & Business Center, ATMs in the North/South Building Lobby, luggage and coat check at Lobby Level 2 (S10E), and multiple first aid stations across the South A, South B, North A, and North B halls. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the IDDBA event space on the IDDBA2026 network (password: orlando).
Parking
Attendee parking is available on-site at the Orange County Convention Center. Current rates, lot locations, and access information are published by the venue at occc.net/Attendee-Parking. Rideshare pickup and drop-off for IDDBA 2026 is located right outside the South Lobby.
Getting There
- Airport: Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the primary gateway for IDDBA 2026, with shuttle, taxi, and rideshare options to the convention center and area hotels. A full ground transportation listing is available at flymco.com.
- IDDBA Shuttle: Complimentary shuttles run between official IDDBA hotels and the OCCC; pickup and drop-off is on Level 1 outside the South Hall Lobby.
- Rideshare: Uber and Lyft pickup/drop-off is located right outside the South Lobby of the convention center.
- Mobility rentals: Scootaround provides wheelchairs and scooters for IDDBA 2026, with pickup at the FedEx Office Business Center in the South Hall A Lobby (Hyatt side).
- International attendees can request a visa invitation letter when registering for IDDBA 2026.
Nearby Hotels
IDDBA contracts an official housing block exclusively through onPeak, with discounted IDDBA rates at properties clustered around the Orange County Convention Center and along International Drive. The official IDDBA 2026 Hotel Map is published on the registration page.
- Hotels in the International Drive / Convention Center district are within walking distance or a short shuttle ride of the OCCC.
- IDDBA shuttle buses run between the official IDDBA hotels and the convention center, with pickup/drop-off on Level 1 outside the South Hall Lobby.
- Groups needing 21 or more rooms can submit a request through onPeak's group form; smaller bookings go through the standard onPeak booking links.
IDDBA notes that onPeak is its only official hotel partner and warns attendees about unsolicited "housing poacher" calls and emails.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 Florida Restaurant Show?
The show takes place October 25-27, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. It is co-located with The Pizza Tomorrow Summit.
Who should attend the Florida Restaurant Show?
It is designed for restaurant owners and foodservice and lodging professionals. This is an industry-only, business-to-business event and is not open to the general public.
What does one registration include?
Each registration provides all-access to both education programming and the exhibit hall, plus access to The Pizza Tomorrow Summit exhibit hall and free-education courses. One badge gets you access to both co-located shows.
How much does exhibit booth space cost?
Booth space is $39.95 per square foot plus $350 per corner, sold in 100-square-foot increments. A 10x10 booth calculates to about $4,345, which does not include carpet, furniture, or electricity.
What are the parking and hotel options at the venue?
The Orange County Convention Center operates three first-come, first-served parking lots, with a $20 fee for passenger vehicles and $30 for oversized vehicles. Discounted hotel rates are available through the show's official housing partner, Connections Housing.
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