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Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show 2025 – Event Overview
When & Where
Dates: November 11–13, 2025
Venue: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA
What the Show Is
The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is a major industry-only trade event — built for professionals in the restaurant, foodservice, hospitality, and lodging sectors. It brings together hundreds of exhibitors, suppliers, chefs, operators, and hospitality-industry leaders under one roof for business, sourcing, networking, education, and trend-spotting.
Who Attends
Attendees include a wide range of hospitality and foodservice professionals, such as:
Restaurant, bar, and café owners and operators
Hotel and lodging facility managers
Food-service professionals, chefs, caterers, and kitchen staff
Hospitality buyers, procurement teams, and purchasing agents
Suppliers of food, beverages, equipment, décor, technology, and services for the hospitality industry
Hospitality-industry consultants, designers, and service providers
Industry / Sector Coverage
The show covers major segments across hospitality and foodservice, including:
Restaurants, bars, cafés, quick-serve & full-service dining
Hotels, resorts, and lodging facilities
Foodservice procurement, kitchens, catering, and supply-chain operations
Hospitality equipment, furnishings, décor, and technology solutions
Food & beverage products, packaging, distribution, and logistics
Professional services: training, compliance, operations, design, and hospitality consulting
What to Expect
A large exhibit hall featuring hundreds of vendors offering food & beverage products, kitchen equipment, hospitality supplies, décor, technology, and services.
Cooking demonstrations, culinary showcases, and live events — giving chefs and operators a chance to see the latest trends and products in action.
A robust education program with sessions, seminars, and workshops addressing business strategy, kitchen operations, menu development, hospitality trends, compliance, and more.
Networking opportunities: connect with suppliers, industry peers, hotel & restaurant operators, and potential business partners.
Co-location with a specialized segment (for example, a pizza-focused summit) — broadening sourcing options and exposure to niche market innovations.
Why Attend
Discover latest products, services, and innovations for restaurants, hotels, and foodservice operations.
Source and compare multiple suppliers and vendors in one place — ideal for procurement, renovation, or launching new services.
Gain industry insights and knowledge through educational sessions and live demonstrations.
Meet and network with key decision-makers, operators, and industry peers — great for partnerships, business development, and expansion planning.
Stay updated on trends, regulations, and best practices in hospitality, foodservice, and lodging.
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