May 22–25, 2027
Chicago, IL
1,498
Natl Restaurant 2027 is a Food & Food Service show in Chicago, IL with approximately 1,498 exhibitors expected.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
The Show draws qualified foodservice buyers from all 50 U.S. states and 124 countries, spanning commercial chains, independent operators, non-commercial foodservice, retail, lodging, and the dealer/distributor channel. Specific attendance totals are not published on the official website.
Attendee badges are purchased online through the official registration portal linked from the Show website. Returning attendees can register directly, while prospective attendees can sign up to be notified when registration opens for the next edition. A Concierge-Level Badge is also offered for upgraded benefits. International attendees have a dedicated information hub on the official site, and pricing tiers are published on the Badge Pricing page closer to each Show.
The National Restaurant Association Show is the long-running annual showcase of the National Restaurant Association, held each May in Chicago at McCormick Place. The event is currently produced in partnership with Informa Connect and convenes the global foodservice community across four days of exhibits, education, awards, and networking. Specific founding-year and historical milestone details are not stated on the official website.
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
National Restaurant Association
The next edition is scheduled for May 22-25, 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, as listed on the official Show website.
The Show is designed for the entire foodservice ecosystem, including commercial restaurant chains and independents, non-commercial operators (schools, hospitals, military, senior living), retail and lodging foodservice, and dealers/distributors. Attendees come from all 50 states and 124 countries.
Exhibits span kitchen equipment, sustainable packaging, plant-based foods, beverages, and foodservice technology, plus dedicated features such as the FABI Awards, Kitchen Innovation Awards, culinary demos, and The Beverage Room Stage.
Registration is completed online through the official Show website. Attendees can select a standard badge or a Concierge-Level Badge, and prospective attendees can sign up to be notified when registration opens for the next edition.
McCormick Place is reachable by CTA and Metra Electric rail, GO Airport Express from O'Hare and Midway, Divvy bike-share, and complimentary shuttles for guests of official partner hotels. On-site parking can be purchased in advance, and discounted rates at downtown Millennium Parking Garages are typically offered to Show attendees via promo code.
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