Florida Restaurant Show

Florida Restaurant Show Real People. Real Ideas. Real Impact. Oct 25–27, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center

When’s the last time you checked in on the essentials for your business’s success? The restaurants that thrive are the o...
05/19/2026

When’s the last time you checked in on the essentials for your business’s success? The restaurants that thrive are the ones using data alongside hospitality to make smarter decisions…

A few key metrics every operator should keep an eye on:

✅ Sales Per Square Foot
✅ Food Cost Percentage
✅ Labor Cost Percentage
✅ Table Turnover Rate
✅ Management Software & Reporting

Looking to explore new tech and tools to optimize your restaurant operations? Join us at the 2026 Florida Restaurant Show in Orlando, October 25–27.

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When’s the last time you checked in on the essentials for your business’s success? The restaurants that thrive are the o...
05/19/2026

When’s the last time you checked in on the essentials for your business’s success? The restaurants that thrive are the ones using data alongside hospitality to make the smarter decisions...

✅ Food Cost Percentage: Even small increases in food costs can quickly impact already tight margins, making this one of the most important numbers to monitor consistently.

✅ Sales Per Square Foot: This metric helps operators understand whether their space is being used efficiently and generating strong revenue potential. Are you using the physical space optimally?

✅ Labor Cost Percentage: Labor is one of the largest operating expenses in any restaurant, and tracking it closely helps balance service quality with profitability.

✅ Table Turnover Rate: Efficient table turnover can increase revenue during busy hours while also helping identify operational bottlenecks within service.

✅ Using Management Software: Having an updated restaurant management system is becoming more important than ever. The right software can streamline the process of tracking key metrics by consolidating data into one place. Is your management software right for you?

Want to explore more restaurant tech designed to improve your operations? Join us at the 2026 Florida Restaurant Show in Orlando, October 25–27, 2026.

Read the full article from Running Restaurants here: https://hubs.la/Q04h8sjS0

Something new is taking center stage at the Florida Restaurant Show 👀Introducing the Sunshine Plate Competition Stage ☀️...
04/29/2026

Something new is taking center stage at the Florida Restaurant Show 👀

Introducing the Sunshine Plate Competition Stage ☀️🍽️ sponsored by Unox USA, a high energy, live culinary experience featuring head to head chef battles, real time technique, and a front row seat to the action.

Three days, four fully equipped stations, and nonstop competition bringing the industry together in a whole new way.

Want more updates like this? Sign up to stay in the loop: https://hubs.la/Q04dXsvX0

Thinking about exhibiting at the 2026 Florida Restaurant Show?Meet Matt and Dan, your direct connections to getting on t...
04/28/2026

Thinking about exhibiting at the 2026 Florida Restaurant Show?
Meet Matt and Dan, your direct connections to getting on the floor in Orlando.

They're here to help you get in front of the right audience and make your investment count. Connect with our team to explore attendee insights, talk through your goals, and discover what’s possible for your brand at the show.

Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q04dDLsh0

Introducing Matt and Dan, your go to Florida sales team 👋Meet Matt,With 22 years in the restaurant event and tech space,...
04/07/2026

Introducing Matt and Dan, your go to Florida sales team 👋

Meet Matt,
With 22 years in the restaurant event and tech space, Matt brings a thoughtful, listen first approach. He knows you can learn a lot in sessions, but the real value comes from the connections and ideas that happen in the room. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, fishing, checking out live music, following the Cubs, and finding something great to eat.

Meet Dan,
Dan brings 7 years of experience in the events and media space. He sees exhibitors as the experts in their business, and brings the expertise on how to make the most of live events. His favorite part of trade shows is the energy, from the fast pace to connecting with new and familiar faces. Outside of work, he enjoys fitness, Boston sports, cooking, and spending time with his five year old daughter.

Connect with them to secure your booth, explore sponsorship opportunities, and lock in your spot on the 2026 Florida Show Floor 🍊🌴 https://hubs.la/Q049M2ns0

What if everything you needed to grow your restaurant was under one roof?🤝 Thousands of industry professionals, making r...
03/31/2026

What if everything you needed to grow your restaurant was under one roof?

🤝 Thousands of industry professionals, making real connections across the floor
🍴 Samples worth stopping for and flavors that spark new ideas
⚙️ Equipment built to keep things moving and operations running smoothly
📚 Education you can actually use, insights you can take back with you
💡 Technology shaping what’s ahead for the hospitality industry

and there’s a lot more where this came from.
Follow along and stay up to date -https://hubs.la/Q048Z7ST0 🔗

🚨 Restaurant operators: Are you overlooking these risks?According to Nation's Restaurant News, the 5 big ones right now ...
03/06/2026

🚨 Restaurant operators: Are you overlooking these risks?

According to Nation's Restaurant News, the 5 big ones right now are:
• Equipment breakdowns
• Slip-and-fall claims
• AI content mistakes
• In-house delivery liability
• Cyber threats & fraud

Staying ahead of these challenges can protect your team, your guests, and your bottom line. What is the the best way to stay ahead of these? Sign up to get more info on attending the 2026 Florida Restaurant Show, October 25-27, 2026 here: https://hubs.la/Q045KrLb0

Read the full article here:
🔗 https://hubs.la/Q045Kqjx0

We love looking back at last year’s photos and remembering the good times. Happy Valentine’s Day from your favorite sho...
02/14/2026

We love looking back at last year’s photos and remembering the good times. Happy Valentine’s Day from your favorite show ❤️

featuring ACF Chef winner MaYoDi's fruit carvings & displays

Get the inside scoop from one of hospitality’s most influential leaders! Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association CEO Ca...
02/14/2026

Get the inside scoop from one of hospitality’s most influential leaders! Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association CEO Carol Dover breaks down the biggest challenges & opportunities for Florida operators in the latest Total Food Service article! If you are in foodservice, hospitality, or restaurant operations, this is a must read 👇
https://hubs.la/Q042Y4tZ0

Throwing it back to when Super Bowl Champ Fred Stokes took to our stage and reminded us that mental health matters just ...
02/03/2026

Throwing it back to when Super Bowl Champ Fred Stokes took to our stage and reminded us that mental health matters just as much as what's on the table. Grateful to have such a powerful voice spark real conversations like this one from last November at the shows!

01/24/2026

2016 called… we picked up 📞
Make this year your next stop. See you at the show
October 25 - 27th 2026

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Orange County Convention Center
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