NRA Show Buyer Facts

Sell to the entire foodservice industry in one place – NRA Show 2009

More operators choose the NRA Show as the one place to shop for products and services than at any other industry event!

Meet 50,000+ buyers from from all foodservice industry segments, including:

92% of the “Top 200” Chains
75% of the “Top 400” Chains
Nearly 50% attend no other foodservice trade show
33% of attendees are new each year
Nearly 5,000 international buyers
6,400 Dealers, Distributors, Consultants, Specifiers and Architects
4,400+ hard-to-reach, senior-level executives each representing $25+ million annual sales
8,000+ operators each representing $5+ million annual sales

Sell to 40+ foodservice industry segments and channels:

Restaurant Segments: Casual Dining, Fine Dining, Family Dining, QSR/Fast Casual and more
Other Foodservice Segments: Casino, Cruise, Multi-Concept Operators, University & School, Military, and Non-Commercial
Dealers, Distributors, Agents, Importers/Exporters and Brokers
Consultants, Specifiers and Architects

Titles You’ll Meet at NRA Show 2009:
CEO
CFO
CMO
COO
Chairman
Chef/Owner/Partner
Director
Equipment Buyer
EVP
Executive Chef
Owner
President
VP
VP of Franchising
And many more!

Percentage of Attendees Who Plan to Buy:
Food 54%
Food Preparation Equipment 53%
Food Serving/Handling Equipment 51%
Beverages 47%
Paper, Plastic Supplies & Smallwares 47%
Dishwashing/Dish Handling Equipment 46%
Dispensing Equipment 43%
Education/Training 42%
Tableware 41%
Uniforms/Apparel 41%
Sanitation/Safety Supplies/Services 40%
Marketing/Promotions 39%
Furniture/Floor Covering/Décor 37%
Services 35%
Computer Systems & Software/Technology
Products 34%
Restaurant Design/Building 30%

Source: Exhibit Surveys, Inc.

January 7, 2009

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"You must attend the NRA Show if you want to stay on the cutting-edge for your company and customers. Other trade shows represent a cross section of the industry, but the manufacturers exhibiting at the NRA Show provide the depth of product, knowledge and representation unlike any other show."

— Chris Reeves
Director of National Accounts and Dealer
Supply America

"I come to the NRA Show because it's an opportunity to learn and find out what innovations are going on in the industry, not only in equipment but in food and technology. It's also a chance to network with some of the finest operators in the country and world."

— Jon Luther
Chairman and CEO
Dunkin Brands