Industry optimism is increasing as consumer spending begins to rise again. It’s time to be proactive, refresh your skills and equipment, and get your entire operation ready for business. NRA Show 2012 is where to start!
- The 2012 NRA Show features a lineup of unprecedented chef talent! Attendees will learn insider tips from industry notables like Rick Bayless and “Top Chef” contestants Richard Blais, Spike Mendelsohn and Fabio Viviani, among others, at the World Culinary Showcase.
- In addition to chef talent, the show will feature keynote speaker Former President Bill Clinton, who will share insights into his presidency and his current work with the William J. Clinton Foundation.
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This year’s more than 70 Education Sessions feature something for everyone. Highlights include Riding the Street Food Movement, Taking People With You, David Novak, Chairman & CEO, Yum! Brands, Inc.
, and Menu Innovation 2012: Turning Trends into Money Makers, just to name a few.
The 2012 Food & Beverage Product Innovation Award Recipients were recently announced – and include everything from a wine by the glass bottled directly into a recyclable plastic cup, to a 3-in-1 Soup, Sauce or Dip, a unique frozen product that allows operators to create three menu items by simply changing the preparation – and everything in between. Show attendees have the chance to check out all the award recipients at this year’s event
- Discover products, services and end-to-end solutions from over 1,800+ exhibitors in 900+ product categories
- Food
- Beverage
- Equipment
- Training
- Linens
- Lodging
- Furnishings & Decorations
- Paper, Plastics & Supplies
- Services
- Tableware
- Technology & Entertainment
- Increase check averages with new flavors, culinary techniques and menu ideas
- Leverage social media channels like Facebook, Twitter or Foursquare to generate buzz
- Tap into tomorrow’s trends in menus and ingredients as popular chefs host live demonstrations throughout the Show
- Gain insights into technology, sustainability and other major initiatives—and discover how to best employ them to improve traffic and reduce cost