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innovation, technology & trends

EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

The Midwest’s leading restaurant industry event, where experts, exhibitors and buyers discuss innovation, technology and trends.

JANUARY 28-29, 2018 GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER COLUMBUS, OHIO

WWW.MIDAMERICARESTAURANTEXPO.COM EVENT OVERVIEW + TESTIMONIAL + INFOGRAPHIC The Mid-America Restaurant Expo attracts more than 4,000 experts, exhibitors and operators from throughout the Midwest to discuss the latest trends and topics impacting the restaurant industry.

MORE THAN

4,000 KEYNOTE SPEAKER ATTENDEES MICHAEL SYMON

Its exhibit hall showcases the newest equipment and tools designed specifically for restaurants, in addition to the most innovative food and beverage products available. Centered on collaborative education, the Expo features more than 50 educational seminars available to all attendees— including our exhibitors. The Ohio Restaurant “Association created a show right here in Columbus that can rival any industry show. 50 KATHLEEN CHUGH Vice President of IT, Bravo Brio Restaurant Group EDUCATIONAL ” SESSIONS WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT?

All companies servicing the foodservice IN 2017, MORE THAN 200 COMPANIES industry in the Midwest. EXHIBITED AT THE EXPO.

• Appetizers & snack foods WOW! • Baked goods The response to our product at the Mid-America • Beverages Restaurant Expo was outstanding! It was a thrill to see our message resonate with so many. • Cleaning equipment & services “ Congratulations to the Ohio Restaurant • Computer/POS Association on hosting such a well-run and • Cooking & prep equipment enjoyable event. We’ll see you all next year! • Décor & furnishings ALEX GARROTE • Ingredients & supplies • Professional services Special Projects Manager, ABCO Fire Protection ” • Signage & banners WHO ATTENDS THE EXPO

OF ATTENDEES ARE RESTAURANT ARE DECISION OWNERS/ 75% MAKERS 42% OPERATORS

OUR ATTENDEES REPRESENT THE KEY DECISION MAKERS IN FOLLOWING INDUSTRY SEGMENTS MIDWESTERN RESTAURANTS

26% Full service LAST YEAR, MORE THAN 4,000 ATTENDED. 20% Fast food / Quick service

19% Carry-out / Delivery Restaurant owners / operators

11% Catering General managers Executive chefs 9% Walk-up window Purchasing managers

6% F&B directors Dealer / Distributor Caterers 9% Other Food truck operators

TOP BUYERS FROM THE 2017 EXPO

Adobe Gilas Dave & Busters Hofbrauhous Roosters Wings Biaggi's Restorante Italiano Dewey's Pizza House of Japan Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern Bibibop Dippin’ Dots InterContinental Hotels Group Schmidt's Bloomin' Brands, Inc. Donatos Pizza Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Subway Bob Evans Farms Fazoli’s Jump Asian Express Swensons Drive In Restaurants Boston Market Firehouse Subs JW Marriott Hotels Taste Hospitality Group Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Flyers Pizza Kings Island The Kroger Co. Buffalo Wings & Rings Fox's Pizza Den Lee's Famous Recipe The Ohio State University Cameron Mitchell Restaurants Frisch's Big Boy Master Pizza The Piada Group Charley’s Philly Steaks FUSIAN Michael Symon Restaurants The Wendy's Company City Brands Management Gervasi Vineyard Ohio Living W.G. Grinders Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant Great Lakes Brewing Co. Ohio Wesleyan University White Castle System Inc. Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea Greatwolf Lodge Raising Cane's • 26% Full service Dairy Queen Hampton Inn Romeo's Pizza • 20% Fast food / Quick service • 19% Carry-out / Delivery • 11% Catering • 9% Walk-up window • 6% Dealer / Distributor • 9% Other (food truck, mobile concessions, consulting) 2017 EXPO ATTENDEES SAID THEY’RE MOST INTERESTED IN THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS:

82% 76% 48% COOKING & INGREDIENTS APPETIZERS PREP & SUPPLIES & SNACKS EQUIPMENT

44% 37% 36% SIGNS BEVERAGES & BANNERS COMPUTER/POS

32% 31% 29% CLEANING DÉCOR & EQUIPMENT BAKED GOODS FURNISHINGS & SUPPLIES

restaurantMID-AMERICA 26% 10% PROFESSIONAL OTHER innovation, technology & trends SERVICES STAKE YOUR CLAIM IN THE EXPO EXHIBIT HALL

EVENT DATE & TIME BOOTH INFORMATION

Sunday, January 28, 2018 10’ 10:00am – 5:00pm Monday, January 29, 2018 Standard 10:00am – 4:00pm 10’x10’ booth = LOCATION 10’ $1,895

CORNER CHARGE = Additional $100 each

COLUMBUS, OHIO

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR BOOTH?

• Pipe & drape • Company listing, logo and product (8’ high backwall; 3’ high sides) information on the event app • Company identification sign • Free ice, refrigeration and freezer space • Expo website listing • 10 free guest passes for your best customers • Company listing and product information for every 10’x10’ booth reserved in the printed show directory • Post-show attendee mailing list • Booth personnel badges

Contact DEBRA SEIPLE at (877) 265-7469 or [email protected]

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