“EAT LOCAL. EAT OFTEN.” INITIATIVE AIMS TO DRIVE SUPPORT OF LOCAL RESTAURANTS AT THE 2024 TEXAS RESTAURANT SHOW

AUSTIN, TX (February 14, 2024) — Today, the Texas Restaurant Association announced a partnership between the Texas Restaurant Show and Eat Local. Eat Often., a grassroots initiative that encourages patrons to support local businesses and cuisine to help bolster regional economic impact. The initiative, which emerged during the pandemic, urged communities to support local restaurants and help them keep their doors open for business.  It has since evolved to become a rallying cry for the restaurant and foodservice industry, driving advocacy of local businesses and local cuisine. 

From Saturday, July 13-15, 2024, industry professionals and enthusiasts alike will gather at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio Texas to explore an exciting showcase of trending innovative products and services in the culinary world. From state-of-the-art kitchen equipment to game-changing technology solutions, the Texas Restaurant Show is the ultimate destination for those seeking to stay ahead of the curve.

The Texas Restaurant Show is the second largest restaurant show in the country and brings over 5,000 attendees and more than 500 exhibitors. Companies like Ben E. Keith, Auto-chlor, Coca-Cola, Ecolab, Uber Eats and Nolan Ryan Beef will be among the featured vendors to showcase their products and services. To help restaurants stay competitive and grow profit margins, the show plans to integrate more exhibitors from across the globe from countries like Mexico, Italy and Japan. The 2024 Texas Restaurant Show, will take place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio July 13-15, 2024.

“The Texas Restaurant Show brings together the best culinary innovators that our world has to offer,” said Tony Abruscato, chief marketing officer at the Texas Restaurant Association. “Since 1937, this show has grown to be the largest of its kind in the southwest region of the United States. With stunning and interactive displays, cutting edge technology and the latest news, trends and advice from dynamic leaders, we are able to provide an experience as unique as Texas. Foodservice has grown to be the largest private sector employer in the state of Texas, and we are grateful to feature ‘Eat Local. Eat Often.’ this year to help elevate our exhibitors and drive advocacy for the foodservice industry,” Abruscato highlighted.

Opportunities to exhibit at the Texas Restaurant Show are open and early bird registration for individuals goes through Sunday, June 15. Admittance is limited to those who work within the foodservice industry. For more information visit txrestaurantshow.com.

ABOUT THE TEXAS RESTAURANT SHOW 
The Texas Restaurant Show is the Texas Restaurant Association's annual restaurant and foodservice show. The largest of its kind in the Southwest, it is backed by TRA’s 87 years of industry leadership, and is as bold, unique, and packed with opportunity as the Lone Star state itself.

Part trade show and part educational conference, the Texas Restaurant Show motivates and inspires everyone – from first time restaurateurs to industry veterans. Engaging seminars and interactive panels are offered by industry thought leaders on trending topics and specialty pavilions offer an exciting, diverse, and valuable glimpse into the latest products and services that the market has to offer. For more information, visit txrestaurantshow.com

ABOUT THE TEXAS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
Formed in 1937, the Texas Restaurant Association serves as the advocate and indispensable resource for the foodservice industry in Texas. As a leading business association, the TRA represents the state’s $106 billion foodservice industry, which encompasses nearly 57,000 locations and a workforce of over 1.4 million employees. Along with the Texas Restaurant Foundation, the workforce development arm of the TRA, the association proudly continues to protect, advance, and educate a growing industry as the TRA enters its 87th year. For more information, visit txrestaurant.org