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National Restaurant Association Show expands educational sessionsNational Restaurant Association Show expands educational sessions

The prospect of learning from the experts continues to capture my interest

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

May 10, 2024

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The National Restaurant Association Show organizers have created robust schedule of educational sessions.Ron Ruggless

With the National Restaurant Association Show starting May 18, I’m getting myself ready for the trip from Dallas to Chicago to meet with operators, to ask them what they are looking for among the expansive exhibits, and, of course, to attend some of the educational sessions.

The show’s education sessions run for the duration of the show —  Saturday, May 18, through Tuesday, May 21 —in what show organizers tout as an expanded track for all aspects of the restaurant business.

The schedule of educational sessions is provided at the National Restaurant Association Show website.

Topics, addressed by operators and experts, range from conquering high turnover rates among employees to technology’s pivotal role in the U.S. restaurant industry.

I’m especially interested in the session on “The Disappearing Dayparts” and changing consumer behaviors, which will no doubt touch on indulgence and snacking. I’m a snacker.

I will be hanging around the Nation’s Restaurant News booth (No. 6001 in the North Hall, for those keeping track of the geography). I look forward to meeting you.

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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