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WI Dells
Wisconsin Dells
October 13
Chula Vista Resort
Appleton
Appleton
October 27
Pullmans at Trolley Square
Wausau
Wausau
December 1
Hilton Garden Inn
The Roadshow is Rolling Into Town!
3 Cities. 1 Day Each. Unlimited Takeaways.
Workshops: 9 - 11:30am; Exhibits 11:30am - 2pm
Discover new products, gain practical insights, and connect with industry experts, suppliers and fellow operators, all in a FREE, one-day event designed for busy restaurant professionals.
 
Each Roadshow offers different educational sessions and marketplace vendors. Click on the city of your choice for location-specific details. 

 
Why Attend?
✅ Discover new products and services for your operation
✅ Sample food, beverages, and innovative solutions
✅ Learn practical strategies from industry experts
✅ Connect directly with suppliers and peers
✅ Find solutions to everyday business challenges
 
FREE to attend!
Bring the people who can put the ideas to work—chefs, managers, and front-of-house leaders. 
 
What is a Roadshow?
More focused than a trade show. More convenient than a conference.
 
The Roadshow is a five-hour event (9 am – 2 pm) that brings supplier exhibits, product sampling, industry education, and networking directly to your market.
 
No extensive travel. No multi-day commitment. Just real solutions, real connections, and real value.
 
What Can You Expect?
  • Exhibitor Marketplace: 50+ tables to explore with emerging products, services, and solutions
  • Educational Sessions: Gain a competitive edge with timely insights from industry experts
  • Product Sampling & Demonstrations: See what's new and trending
  • Networking Opportunities: Talk one-on-one with suppliers and fellow operators
  • Business Solutions: Walk away with strategic tools and ideas to help your restaurant thrive
 
One Registration. Your Team is Included!
Bring the people who can put the ideas to work—chefs, managers and front-of-house leaders. Go to the city of your choice for registration, session details and list of exhibitors.
In partnership with​
Sysco
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Joanne Palzkill
​"The Restaurant, Resource & Products Roadshow brings real solutions to the table. It’s focused, hands-on, and tailored to the challenges we’re facing in our region. Best of all, it’s happening right here in our own backyard. You’ll walk away with ideas, connections and tools you can put to use right away."

​—Joanne Palzkill, Restaurateur & Past Chair, Wisconsin Restaurant Association
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Exhibitor Marketplace
We know you’re busy running your restaurant, so we’re bringing the best products, ideas and services right to you!  
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Society Insurance
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Why You Should Be There

🍴 Find Solutions Fast
Skip the boring online catalogs. At the Roadhow you’ll walk a mini trade show filled with ideas for your business. Product demos and face time with company reps will let you try before you buy.


💬 Learn What Matters Most
Participate in short, focused workshops designed to deliver practical insights and region-specific updates that you can use right away.


🤝 Make Meaningful Connections
Network with other local restaurant pros and industry suppliers—all in a few hours, under one roof.


🕐 Minimal Time. Maximum Impact.
Each event is just five hours long—with a smart mix of learning, sampling, and networking—so you can get in, get inspired and get back to business.
Lunch & Learn Session
Who Should Attend

If you run, manage, or support a restaurant, bar, café, brewery, hotel, supper club or any other hospitality biz—this is for you.

Team Access Included
Registration is per business, so bring your chefs, managers and front-of-house crew!​
​

The Roadshow is your shortcut to fresh inspiration for your business.
 
Fast. Focused. Full of Flavor.
This isn’t another all-day seminar or giant expo that eats up your week. It’s a smart, efficient industry meetup that respects your time—and delivers big value.
Bring Your Brand on the Road 
Partner with us to connect with restaurant operators, showcase your solutions and build valuable relationships. Contact Pete to learn more.
Pete Leuer
Pete Leuer
Business Development Specialist
608.216.2821
[email protected]
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      • Partner Discovery Form >
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    • Opening a Restaurant
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      • Front Burner
    • Tariff Refund Help
    • Tax Credits
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    • Events >
      • Restaurant Resource & Products Roadshow
      • Cheers to Hospitality
      • Caucus Dinner
      • Wisconsin Food & Hospitality Expo
      • Women in Hospitality Conference
      • ProStart Culinary Skills Challenge
      • Dine for ProStart
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