The countdown is on: The 2025 National Restaurant Association Show (NRAS) returns May 17-20, 2025, and Restaurant365 is setting the table for serious operational upgrades. Â
Whether you’re running point in the front of house or juggling costs behind the scenes, we’re bringing the tech and insights to help you keep service smooth from first ticket to final close. But that’s just one part of the show. From live sessions on AI-driven inventory management to interactive product demos, R365’s Booth #6027 is where operators can get hands-on with the systems built to cut waste, boost margins, and bring clarity to the chaos. We’re talking real-time data, predictive models, and automation that eliminates the guesswork so you can stop reacting and start planning. Â
Whether you’re juggling multiple locations or just trying to get through Friday night with your margins intact, this is where you’ll find practical solutions that drive real impact. And if you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers — and a happy hour, too.Â
Here’s your inside scoop on what to catch from R365 this year at NRAS.Â
Back-office chaos? Stop by Booth #6027 to demo Restaurant365’s latest tools for accounting automation, prime cost control, and labor optimization. Whether scaling fast or simply trying to do more with less, see how connected operations—from inventory and scheduling to payroll and compliance—save operators hours each week and turn data into dollars.Â
Beyond the booth, this year’s show floor is loaded with innovations—from next-gen kitchen equipment to sustainability-focused solutions and the latest in mobile and POS tech. Â
Restaurants are doubling down on tech—and for good reason. Nearly 50% plan to invest in inventory management and AI in 2025, according to the National Restaurant Association. Join R365 experts Marc Cohen and Rich Sweeney and Hawkers CFO Ken Baker as they break down how predictive technologies are transforming restaurant inventory management, giving leaders real-time insight into costs, usage, item margins, and popularity to constantly fine-tune menus in pursuit of growth. Â
Pair that with AI-driven sales and labor forecasting, scheduling, prep, and employee training, and restaurant operators have fast, actionable insight into operational challenges and opportunities, clearing the way to focus on guest experiences and strategic goals.Â
With ingredient prices shifting constantly, understanding where your money’s going is more important than ever. See how real-time inventory tracking, actual vs. theoretical analysis, and integrated purchasing workflows can help you:Â
Plus, explore how top operators use technology across the expo floor to reduce waste and embrace sustainable practices. This year, sustainability is a key theme, and the solutions go beyond packaging.Â
Great teams don’t build themselves—but with the right tools, they’re easier to train, schedule, and retain. Explore how to streamline hiring, onboarding, and labor scheduling through one unified platform. You’ll see how data-driven forecasts and automated pay options help keep costs down while real-time insights and mobile-first tools keep employees happy and engaged.Â
Our Solutions Bar is your chance to sit down 1:1 with an R365 expert—whether you want to dig into specific features, ask strategy questions, or troubleshoot current pain points. Feel free to schedule time ahead. Â
While you’re at it, check out the Emerging Brands Pavilion and the hundreds of new exhibitors debuting their products for the first time this year. Â
From can’t-miss sessions to hands-on demos and happy hours, Restaurant365 is showing up big at NRA Show 2025—and we’re saving you a front-row seat. Whether you’re ready to get strategic with your food costs, automate your operations, or finally get a handle on scheduling and compliance, you’ll find the tools and team to help you make it happen.Â
Find us at Booth #6027—and don’t forget to schedule time to chat with our experts at the Solutions Bar.Â
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