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The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Five Signals from the NRA Show That Will Shape Foodservice in 2026 and Beyond

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

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Michael Gividen

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Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show provides a glimpse into where the restaurant industry believes growth will come from next. From AI and automation to menu innovation and sustainability, the most compelling ideas at this year’s NRA Show shared one common characteristic: they delivered measurable operational and commercial value. For foodservice brands, suppliers and operators, five major signals emerged from Chicago that are likely to shape the next phase of restaurant growth. Unlock the full read below.

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Foodservice kitchen team connected by a continuous line, representing a more connected approach between marketing and sales

Cold leads, stalled deals: The damage dealt by sales and marketing silos

Foodservice has long been a relationship business, built on strong human connection. The chef that offers feedback on flavour. The manufacturer that walks kitchen staff through allergen updates. The supplier who arranges an emergency delivery so an operator can get through a packed weekend. These long-lasting partnerships were built on trust - and papered over cracks across margin, differentiation and more. But in recent years, the conditions that enabled this loyalty have disappeared.

Your AFH prospects don’t move through funnels. Why are you still marketing to them like they do?

Away From Home buying decisions happen across multiple channels, touchpoints and people. Winning more of the operators that matter means connecting those interactions, building influence over time and knowing when marketing should nurture - and when sales should act.

Chef assembling a burger in a commercial foodservice kitchen

Did your AFH campaign work, or just generate vanity?

Opens. Clicks. Impressions. Cost per lead. In the Away From Home (AFH) space, some of the most popular marketing metrics are also the easiest to mistake for success. 

Smarter lead scoring: finding the right route to Away From Home sales conversion

You might know your main sales contact. But do you know who really makes your operators’ decisions?

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Five Signals from the NRA Show That Will Shape Foodservice in 2026 and Beyond

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Author info
Michael Gividen headshot

Michael Gividen

CEO

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Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show provides a glimpse into where the restaurant industry believes growth will come from next. From AI and automation to menu innovation and sustainability, the most compelling ideas at this year’s NRA Show shared one common characteristic: they delivered measurable operational and commercial value. For foodservice brands, suppliers and operators, five major signals emerged from Chicago that are likely to shape the next phase of restaurant growth. Unlock the full read below.

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Winning More of the Operators That Matter
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Foodservice kitchen team connected by a continuous line, representing a more connected approach between marketing and sales
Cold leads, stalled deals: The damage dealt by sales and marketing silos
Your AFH prospects don’t move through funnels. Why are you still marketing to them like they do?
Chef assembling a burger in a commercial foodservice kitchen
Did your AFH campaign work, or just generate vanity?
Smarter lead scoring: finding the right route to Away From Home sales conversion

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Five Signals from the NRA Show That Will Shape Foodservice in 2026 and Beyond

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Author info
Michael Gividen headshot

Michael Gividen

CEO

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Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show provides a glimpse into where the restaurant industry believes growth will come from next. From AI and automation to menu innovation and sustainability, the most compelling ideas at this year’s NRA Show shared one common characteristic: they delivered measurable operational and commercial value. For foodservice brands, suppliers and operators, five major signals emerged from Chicago that are likely to shape the next phase of restaurant growth. Unlock the full read below.

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Winning More of the Operators That Matter

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Foodservice kitchen team connected by a continuous line, representing a more connected approach between marketing and sales
Cold leads, stalled deals: The damage dealt by sales and marketing silos

Your AFH prospects don’t move through funnels. Why are you still marketing to them like they do?

Chef assembling a burger in a commercial foodservice kitchen
Did your AFH campaign work, or just generate vanity?

Smarter lead scoring: finding the right route to Away From Home sales conversion

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The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Five Signals from the NRA Show That Will Shape Foodservice in 2026 and Beyond

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Author info
Michael Gividen headshot

Michael Gividen

CEO

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Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show provides a glimpse into where the restaurant industry believes growth will come from next. From AI and automation to menu innovation and sustainability, the most compelling ideas at this year’s NRA Show shared one common characteristic: they delivered measurable operational and commercial value. For foodservice brands, suppliers and operators, five major signals emerged from Chicago that are likely to shape the next phase of restaurant growth. Unlock the full read below.

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Winning More of the Operators That Matter

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Download our latest report and discover how better operator intelligence can help you find, reach and win more of the customers that matter.

Foodservice kitchen team connected by a continuous line, representing a more connected approach between marketing and sales

Cold leads, stalled deals: The damage dealt by sales and marketing silos

Foodservice has long been a relationship business, built on strong human connection. The chef that offers feedback on flavour. The manufacturer that walks kitchen staff through allergen updates. The supplier who arranges an emergency delivery so an operator can get through a packed weekend. These long-lasting partnerships were built on trust - and papered over cracks across margin, differentiation and more. But in recent years, the conditions that enabled this loyalty have disappeared.

Your AFH prospects don’t move through funnels. Why are you still marketing to them like they do?

Away From Home buying decisions happen across multiple channels, touchpoints and people. Winning more of the operators that matter means connecting those interactions, building influence over time and knowing when marketing should nurture - and when sales should act.

Chef assembling a burger in a commercial foodservice kitchen

Did your AFH campaign work, or just generate vanity?

Opens. Clicks. Impressions. Cost per lead. In the Away From Home (AFH) space, some of the most popular marketing metrics are also the easiest to mistake for success. 

Smarter lead scoring: finding the right route to Away From Home sales conversion

You might know your main sales contact. But do you know who really makes your operators’ decisions?

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Five Signals from the NRA Show That Will Shape Foodservice in 2026 and Beyond

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Author info
Michael Gividen headshot

Michael Gividen

CEO

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Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show provides a glimpse into where the restaurant industry believes growth will come from next. From AI and automation to menu innovation and sustainability, the most compelling ideas at this year’s NRA Show shared one common characteristic: they delivered measurable operational and commercial value. For foodservice brands, suppliers and operators, five major signals emerged from Chicago that are likely to shape the next phase of restaurant growth. Unlock the full read below.

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Winning More of the Operators That Matter
Download the Report
Foodservice kitchen team connected by a continuous line, representing a more connected approach between marketing and sales
Cold leads, stalled deals: The damage dealt by sales and marketing silos
Your AFH prospects don’t move through funnels. Why are you still marketing to them like they do?
Chef assembling a burger in a commercial foodservice kitchen
Did your AFH campaign work, or just generate vanity?
Smarter lead scoring: finding the right route to Away From Home sales conversion

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Five Signals from the NRA Show That Will Shape Foodservice in 2026 and Beyond

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Author info
Michael Gividen headshot

Michael Gividen

CEO

Social Icon

Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show provides a glimpse into where the restaurant industry believes growth will come from next. From AI and automation to menu innovation and sustainability, the most compelling ideas at this year’s NRA Show shared one common characteristic: they delivered measurable operational and commercial value. For foodservice brands, suppliers and operators, five major signals emerged from Chicago that are likely to shape the next phase of restaurant growth. Unlock the full read below.

Continue reading…

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Winning More of the Operators That Matter

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Foodservice kitchen team connected by a continuous line, representing a more connected approach between marketing and sales
Cold leads, stalled deals: The damage dealt by sales and marketing silos

Your AFH prospects don’t move through funnels. Why are you still marketing to them like they do?

Chef assembling a burger in a commercial foodservice kitchen
Did your AFH campaign work, or just generate vanity?

Smarter lead scoring: finding the right route to Away From Home sales conversion

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The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Five Signals from the NRA Show That Will Shape Foodservice in 2026 and Beyond

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Author info
Michael Gividen headshot

Michael Gividen

CEO

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Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show provides a glimpse into where the restaurant industry believes growth will come from next. From AI and automation to menu innovation and sustainability, the most compelling ideas at this year’s NRA Show shared one common characteristic: they delivered measurable operational and commercial value. For foodservice brands, suppliers and operators, five major signals emerged from Chicago that are likely to shape the next phase of restaurant growth. Unlock the full read below.

Continue reading…

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Winning More of the Operators That Matter

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Download our latest report and discover how better operator intelligence can help you find, reach and win more of the customers that matter.

Foodservice kitchen team connected by a continuous line, representing a more connected approach between marketing and sales

Cold leads, stalled deals: The damage dealt by sales and marketing silos

Foodservice has long been a relationship business, built on strong human connection. The chef that offers feedback on flavour. The manufacturer that walks kitchen staff through allergen updates. The supplier who arranges an emergency delivery so an operator can get through a packed weekend. These long-lasting partnerships were built on trust - and papered over cracks across margin, differentiation and more. But in recent years, the conditions that enabled this loyalty have disappeared.

Your AFH prospects don’t move through funnels. Why are you still marketing to them like they do?

Away From Home buying decisions happen across multiple channels, touchpoints and people. Winning more of the operators that matter means connecting those interactions, building influence over time and knowing when marketing should nurture - and when sales should act.

Chef assembling a burger in a commercial foodservice kitchen

Did your AFH campaign work, or just generate vanity?

Opens. Clicks. Impressions. Cost per lead. In the Away From Home (AFH) space, some of the most popular marketing metrics are also the easiest to mistake for success. 

Smarter lead scoring: finding the right route to Away From Home sales conversion

You might know your main sales contact. But do you know who really makes your operators’ decisions?

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Five Signals from the NRA Show That Will Shape Foodservice in 2026 and Beyond

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Author info
Michael Gividen headshot

Michael Gividen

CEO

Social Icon

Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show provides a glimpse into where the restaurant industry believes growth will come from next. From AI and automation to menu innovation and sustainability, the most compelling ideas at this year’s NRA Show shared one common characteristic: they delivered measurable operational and commercial value. For foodservice brands, suppliers and operators, five major signals emerged from Chicago that are likely to shape the next phase of restaurant growth. Unlock the full read below.

Continue reading…

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Winning More of the Operators That Matter
Download the Report
Foodservice kitchen team connected by a continuous line, representing a more connected approach between marketing and sales
Cold leads, stalled deals: The damage dealt by sales and marketing silos
Your AFH prospects don’t move through funnels. Why are you still marketing to them like they do?
Chef assembling a burger in a commercial foodservice kitchen
Did your AFH campaign work, or just generate vanity?
Smarter lead scoring: finding the right route to Away From Home sales conversion

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Five Signals from the NRA Show That Will Shape Foodservice in 2026 and Beyond

The Rise of the Performance Restaurant

Author info
Michael Gividen headshot

Michael Gividen

CEO

Social Icon

Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show provides a glimpse into where the restaurant industry believes growth will come from next. From AI and automation to menu innovation and sustainability, the most compelling ideas at this year’s NRA Show shared one common characteristic: they delivered measurable operational and commercial value. For foodservice brands, suppliers and operators, five major signals emerged from Chicago that are likely to shape the next phase of restaurant growth. Unlock the full read below.

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Winning More of the Operators That Matter

Download the Report

Foodservice kitchen team connected by a continuous line, representing a more connected approach between marketing and sales
Cold leads, stalled deals: The damage dealt by sales and marketing silos

Your AFH prospects don’t move through funnels. Why are you still marketing to them like they do?

Chef assembling a burger in a commercial foodservice kitchen
Did your AFH campaign work, or just generate vanity?

Smarter lead scoring: finding the right route to Away From Home sales conversion