Events
NRN offers a vast array of sponsorship and marketing opportunities through our Special Events department. From trade show booths to directed ad campaigns, our Special Events department has something for you!
2008 Events
| February 25, 2008 |
MenuMasters Recipe for Success: Innovation, Insights and Good Taste
Presented by Nation’s Restaurant News at COEX 2008
Phoenix, Arizona
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This MenuMasters Panel will be presented by Nation's Restaurant News during IFMA's COEX '08 conference which will be held February 24-27 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. You must be registered for COEX to attend this panel discussion. For more information on COEX registration, visit www.ifmaworld.com.
For more information on the MenuMasters panel, contact mmonaco@nrn.com
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| April 2, 2008 |
Nation's Restaurant News Franchise Excellence Awards Panel and Awards Presentation
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona |
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The best in foodservice franchise development and management will be honored by Nation's Restaurant News during a special awards presentation, and attendees will have the opportunity to hear best practices in franchised management and development during an interactive panel discussion featuring this year's Franchise Excellence Award Winners. This program takes place during the Leadership Network Corporation's Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC) which takes place March 31-April 2 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. You must be registered for Restaurant Leadership Conference to attend this session. For more information on RLC registration, visit www.restaurantleadership.com.For information on sponsorship of this awards program, contact jparzial@nrn.com
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| April 16-19, 2008 |
13th Annual Foodservice Technology Exposition and Conference (FS/TEC)
Gaylord Texas
Grapevine, Texas
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FS/TEC is the premier trade show and conference for foodservice technology. This is where the pieces of the foodservice puzzle all come together, where you'll find technology-driven solutions to help your business run more efficiently and profitably. The exhibit show features all the latest technology products and services from the world's leading technology providers; conference program sessions that provide answers to your toughest operational and IT challenges as well as visionary keynote speakers to help guide your business into the future. FS/TEC is managed and produced by Nation's Restaurant News with Robert N. Grimes, Chairman, Accuvia. For more information visit www.fstec.com.
For more information on exhibiting and/or sponsoring, contact jparial@nrn.com
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| May 17, 2008 |
Nation's Restaurant News Beverage Decisions Roundtable
The Drake Hotel
Chicago, Illinois |
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Nation's Restaurant News will gather 10 foodservice industry leaders to discuss the consumer beverage trends and opportunities to grow the beverage category on the chain menu. This roundtable will be moderated by a Nation's Restaurant News editor and an edited transcript from the discussion will be published within the pages of Nation's Restaurant News in the weeks following this discussion. This event is by invitation only, and limited to operator guests and roundtable sponsors.
For more information on participating or sponsoring this program, contact acardona@nrn.com
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| May 17, 2007 |
Nation's Restaurant News 11th Annual MenuMasters Awards Ceremony
The Drake Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
sponsored by Ventura Foods |
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The MenuMasters Awards Ceremony honors innovation in menu development in all categories of foodservice. This event is by invitation only, and limited to operator guests and awards ceremony sponsor. For more information visit www.menumasters.com or contact acardona@nrn.com
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| May 18, 2008 |
Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame Luncheon
Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Chicago, Illinois
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The Fine Dining Hall of Fame Luncheon honors the best in fine dining in America. Ten restaurateurs are inducted each year and one Fine Dining Legend his honored for lifetime achievement. This event is by invitation only, and limited to past Fine Dining Hall of Fame winners and luncheon and reception sponsor. For more information visit www.nrn.com and click on the Fine Dining link. For information about sponsoring the pre-luncheon reception, contact acardona@nrn.com
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| June 19-22, 2008 |
Nation's Restaurant News Center of the Plate Symposium
Minneapolis, Minnesota
sponsored by Hormel Foodservice |
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The Third Annual Center of the Plate Symposium is a unique program focused on menu solutions for center of the plate, with a strong emphasis Pork, which is the most popular protein in the world. This three-day, intensive program consists of presentations from industry and culinary experts, a back of the house tour of the extensive Hormel processing plant, culinary demonstrations, hands-on workshop at a local culinary school and exciting networking events each night. This event is by invitation only and limited to operator guests and event sponsor. For information, contact mmonaco@nrn.com
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| September 19-21, 2008 |
Nation's Restaurant News Food Safety Symposium
Charlotte, North Carolina
Sponsored by Ecolab |
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The Third Annual Food Safety Symposium is a unique program focused on best practices in food safety in all segments of foodservice. This three-day, intensive program consists of presentations from industry experts, interactive panel discussions and roundtable programs-all with the primary goal of sharing food safety practices to ensure the safety of all consumers. This event is by invitation only and limited to operator guests and event sponsor. For information, contact mmonaco@nrn.com
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| October 2-5, 2008 |
Nation's Restaurant News Culinary R&D Conference
Johnson & Wales University (NEW LOCATION!)
Charlotte, North Carolina
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The Seventh Annual Culinary R&D Conference is a one-of-a-kind learning and sharing experience for culinary professionals from all restaurant segments. This conference is 100% focused on menu trends and recipe innovations, which provides attendees with new ideas and innovations to take back to their operations. Now in its new location at the beautiful Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, Culinary R&D conference attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a highly interactive program that includes hands-on workshop activities. For information, contact mmonaco@nrn.com For information, contact mmonaco@nrn.com
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| October 11, 2008 |
Nation's Restaurant News Hot Concepts! Celebration
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Washington, DC |
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The 14th Annual Hot Concepts! Celebration and awards presentation will honor the restaurant companies that have been identified as emerging growth chains by the editorial board of Nation's Restaurant News. This event is by invitation only, and limited to operators guests and event sponsors. For more information on this event visit www.nrnhotconcepts.com. For information about sponsoring the Hot Concepts! Celebration, contact mmonaco@nrn.com
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| October 12, 2008 |
Nation's Restaurant News Operational Excellence Roundtable
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Washington, DC
Sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive |
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This interactive roundtable discussion will include 10 industry experts representing all segments of foodservice to discuss best operational practices at the unit level. This discussion will be moderated by an editor of Nation's Restaurant News and an edited transcript of this interactive discussion will appear in the pages of NRN in the weeks following the event. This event is by invitation only, and limited to operator guests and roundtable sponsor. For more information, contact acardona@nrn.com
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| October 12-15, 2008 |
49th Annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators Conference (MUFSO)
Gaylord National
National Harbor, Maryland |
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Celebrating it's 49th year, MUFSO is one of the leading events in foodservice, gathering almost 1,000 of the industry's leading executives representing all segments of foodservice as well as the manufacturing community. Each year, the MUFSO program addresses current industry issues, the current economic environment as well as best practices and solutions that will help drive the future of foodservice. For more information and/or registration info visit www.mufso.com.For information on sponsorship, contact mmonaco@nrn.com
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For more information on Nation’s Restaurant News Events, please contact the Event Marketing Department:
Monique Monaco
Director of Events & Relationship Marketing
Nation’s Restaurant News
813-627-6988
mmonaco@nrn.com
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Jesse Parziale
Event Marketing Manager
Nation’s Restaurant News
Phone: 813-627-6992
jparzial@nrn.com
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Adam Cardona
Event Marketing Coordinator
Nation’s Restaurant News
Phone: 813-627-6847
acardona@nrn.com
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Mailing Address:
Nation’s Restaurant News
3922 Coconut Palm Drive
Tampa, FL 33619
Event schedule is subject to change without notice.
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