National Restaurant Association

US Foods Names First National Class of US Foods Scholars to Fuel Culinary Talent Pipeline for Operators

November 13, 2024 US Foods

In a first for the company, US Foods expanded its signature US Foods Scholars program to applicants nationwide. This year’s class includes 18 impressive students, who represent 10 schools from across the country and are pursuing 2- or 4-year post-secondary degrees in culinary arts, baking and pastry, chef training, or business management. Students will receive a scholarship of $20,000 to support their continued education, as well as development opportunities with US Foods culinary professionals. …

National Restaurant Association Sees Opportunity in Integrating Technology and Customer Service to Create a Balanced, Satisfying, and Memorable Dining Experience

May 23, 2024 National Restaurant Association

Restaurants will excel by balancing the use of technology to make the dining experience more efficient, convenient, and personalized, while still being attentive and customer-focused.   …

Serving Up Technology: New Data Shows How Tech Integration is Transforming the Restaurant Experience

April 4, 2024 National Restaurant Association

Technology use in restaurants is accelerating, creating new touchpoints between restaurants and the consumers they serve, according to the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Technology Landscape Report 2024. The report identifies the varying expectations consumers have regarding technology, depending on whether they are dining at a fullservice restaurant or ordering delivery to their homes, as well as generational differences in preferences. …

35 FABI Award Recipients to Take Center Stage at the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show

March 14, 2024 National Restaurant Association

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show®, the epicenter of culinary innovation and a showcase of emerging trends in the foodservice industry, is thrilled to unveil the 35 recipients of the 2024 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards®. Each year, the FABI Awards program celebrates groundbreaking products that not only shape the future of food and beverage but also set new standards for innovation and excellence in the industry. …

National Restaurant Association Show Celebrates 20 Years of Kitchen Innovations Awards with 25 New Recipients

February 21, 2024 National Restaurant Association

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show®, the epicenter of foodservice innovation and a showcase of emerging industry trends, is pleased to announce the 25 recipients of the 2024 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Awards. Since 2005, the KI Awards program has been renowned for its role in defining the gold standard of foodservice equipment innovations. …