Impact
A bigger and stronger platform
The Florida Restaurant Show and its co-located Pizza Tomorrow Summit have demonstrated strong, sustained growth across recent editions. In 2024, the events attracted nearly 4,500 industry professionals and 325 exhibiting companies across 600 booths on a sold-out show floor. The 2025 edition expanded to a three-day format and drew nearly 5,000 attendees, a 17% increase, with exhibitor participation tripling and 300 exhibitors occupying 600 booths. Attendees represented more than 30 states. The events have earned recognition as one of Trade Show Executive's Fastest 50 growing trade shows. The 2026 edition, marking the 55th anniversary of the Florida Restaurant Show and the 5th anniversary of the Pizza Tomorrow Summit, is forecast to welcome 5,000+ industry professionals and 325+ exhibiting companies, with the exhibit hall expanding to twice the size of the prior year. The event serves as the only comprehensive industry event devoted to the Southeast U.S. restaurant and foodservice market
