Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show: Maximize Your Visit with Sauce

Where is the 2025 National Restaurant Show?

Location: Chicago, Illinois.

Sauce booth: #5517

Date: May 17-20, 2025

Event Website: National Restaurant Association Show

Why Attend the NRA Show?

The NRA Show brings together over 40,000 restaurant industry professionals, offering unmatched opportunities for:

• Discovering Innovative Solutions: Explore the latest in restaurant technology, operational improvements, and customer engagement tools.

• Networking: Connect with industry leaders, suppliers, peers, and potential partners.

• Learning: Attend educational sessions, workshops, and panel discussions led by industry experts.

• Hands-on Demos: Get firsthand experience with cutting-edge tools designed to grow your restaurant business.

Sauce at NRA Show 2025

This year, Sauce is proudly exhibiting at Booth #5517, demonstrating our cutting-edge AI-powered solutions designed specifically to empower independent restaurants and small chains. Sauce simplifies online ordering, boosts customer retention through personalized AI marketing, and reduces the operational burden so you can focus on what matters most: your guests.

Special Promotion

Sign up during NRA Show week, and receive an exclusive offer available only to attendees. Visit Booth #5517 to discover how this offer can significantly benefit your restaurant.

You can also book your meeting at Sauce booth in advance using the following link:

Book Visit Sauce Booth at NRA 2025

Making the Most of Your NRA Show Visit: Step-by-Step Guide

To fully maximize your NRA Show experience, follow this comprehensive action plan:

Before the Show

• Get acquainted with the exhibit halls:

  • To save time during the event, conduct some research in advance. You can access the exhibit floor plan here, the full exhibitor list here, and the schedule here. 

  
  

• Define Clear Objectives:

  • Are you aiming to enhance your digital presence, streamline operations, or boost customer loyalty? Clarify your main goals before arriving.

  
  

• Research Exhibitors:

  • Identify exhibitors relevant to your restaurant’s needs, including Sauce at Booth #5517.

  
  

• Schedule Meetings:

  • Set up personalized one-on-one sessions with exhibitors you’re interested in. Sauce is currently booking meetings—reserve your spot here.

During the Show

• Prioritize Your Time:

  • Focus first on exhibitors and educational sessions aligned with your key objectives.

  
  

• Engage and Network:

  • Actively participate in workshops, attend panel discussions, and engage with fellow attendees.

  
  

• Explore different vendors:

  • The NRA is an excellent venue for networking. It gathers individuals who share a passion for restaurants. Discover various restaurant concepts from other businesses, learn how they have adapted to changes, and understand what drives their success.

    
    

    Additionally, you can participate in workshops offering current education on issues pertinent to your business. These interactive sessions enable you to learn directly from experts and colleagues, solve problems, get your questions answered, and inspire new ideas through collaboration.

    
    

    Moreover, one of the enjoyable aspects of the NRA is the food! Don't miss out! Here is the list for some of the culinary experiences.

    
    

After the Show

• Review and Reflect:

  • Organize notes, business cards, and promotional materials collected during the show.

  
  

• Follow-Up:

  • Reach out promptly to exhibitors and contacts you met, like the Sauce team, to move forward with collaborations or product implementations.

  
  

• Implement and Evaluate:

  • Begin integrating the solutions and strategies you've identified to enhance your restaurant’s operations, marketing, and profitability.

Why Visit Sauce?

Sauce specifically addresses key pain points faced by restaurants:

• Increase Profitability: Eliminate costly third-party commissions by driving direct online orders.

  
  

• Boost Customer Loyalty: Personalized AI-driven marketing turns first-time diners into loyal regulars.

  
  

• Seamless Operations: Our platform is designed for easy integration, requiring zero operational lift from your team.