Rapids is Heading to the National Restaurant Association 2025!

Once again, the Rapids team is preparing to join thousands of foodservice professionals at one of the industry’s biggest events—the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show 2025 in Chicago! This show is a hub for innovation, showcasing cutting-edge equipment, smart smallwares, and the latest trends shaping the future of restaurants, hospitality, and commercial kitchens.

From May 17–20, McCormick Place will be packed with over 2,000 exhibitors representing every corner of the industry. For our team, it’s the perfect opportunity to connect with trusted brands, explore new solutions, and gather inspiration for what we bring back to Rapids customers.

What We’re Looking Forward To

As always, we’ll be checking in with many of our current partners to see what’s new. But we’re also excited to explore first-time exhibitors, attend educational sessions, and get hands-on with this year’s Kitchen Innovations Award winners—a highlight for anyone interested in smarter, more efficient back-of-house operations.

We’ll also be keeping an eye out for trends in sustainability, automation, and labor-saving technology—topics that continue to play a key role in shaping the foodservice landscape.

We Want to Hear from You

Have a piece of equipment you’ve been curious about? A product you think we should check out in person? Let us know! We’d love to add your ideas to our show list—because discovering the right tools to support your operation is what drives us.

Stay Tuned

After the show, we’ll be sharing what caught our eye, what surprised us, and what you might see added to our catalog or online store in the near future. From emerging trends to standout products, we can’t wait to bring you our top takeaways.

Wait for our team’s insights and innovations—coming soon after the show!

Want to Learn More?

Our team is excited to be part of this event! To find out more about where we’ll be and what’s coming up next, visit our Events Calendar. You’ll find details on this event and other upcoming opportunities to connect with us.