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This year’s show offers more than 65 free education sessions and 2,100 exhibitors. Plotting out a four-day itinerary might seem like a daunting task, but this guide will help you get through the weekend with ease. We examined the show’s complete offerings and have come up with a list of the best events and sessions for quick-serve operators.
May 16 – 19, 2009
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Exhibit Floor Hours:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Reports from the Floor
NRA Predicts October Rebound for Industry

[2009-05-18] The numbers are not good, but they are looking up. The foodservice industry could see sales growth by the end of the fiscal year.

The Silver Lining in the NRA Show’s Low Attendance

[2009-05-18] Exhibitors find the lower numbers means better opportunities to reach decision makers.

H1N1 at the NRA Show

[2009-05-17] The impact of this spring’s H1N1 outbreak is still being felt among the industry’s suppliers and operators.

For Students: Restaurants are Popular Career Choice

[2009-05-16] There's a growing interest in the foodservice industry among young people. This year's NRA Show is proof.

NRA and Ecolab Offer H1N1 Response Program

[2009-05-07] The program will debut at the NRA Show May 16-19.

Visit the Japan Pavilion at the NRA Show for Menu Inspiration

[2009-05-07] Seven companies will present Japanese food demos and samples at the NRA Show May 16-May 19.

Aaron McCargo Jr. Helps Restaurants Prep for Great American Dine Out

[2009-05-05] The Food Network star and Dine Out spokesperson will present cooking demonstrations at this year's NRA show.