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RESERVE YOUR SPACE ONLINE AT RCSHOW.COM
CONNECT & GROW YOUR BUSINESS ATCANADA’S LARGEST FOODSERVICE TRADE EVENT
2019 EXHIBITOR BROCHUREFEB. 24-26, 2019 | ENERCARE CENTRE, EXHIBITION PLACE, TORONTO
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RC Show is the foodservice and hospitality event, bringing the industry together to shop, taste, learn, connect and grow your business.
SHOWCASE YOUR FULL PRODUCT LINE-UP AND CONNECT WITH BUYERS FROM CANADA’S TOP FOODSERVICE COMPANIESRC Show is the place to gather quality leads, make direct sales, build brand awareness and network with key decision makers.
Our attendees come to research and shop the latest food and beverage products, services, furnishings, equipment and more.
The RC Show experience includes:• 1,000 Exhibits and 700+ Brands• Full Roster of Expert Speakers• Executive Leadership Conference• Competitions, Tastings and Demos• Networking Events• Culinary Engagements
ATTENDANCE GREW BY
+15%FROM RC SHOW 2017
74 YEARSRUNNING — SINCE 1945
WE CONNECT YOU WITH NEW & EXISTING CUSTOMERS
Connect with 18,000+ hospitality professionals, restaurateurs and buyers
84% of top 100 Canadian foodservice companies20% corporate-owned chain operators
64% independent operators70% licensed establishments
MEET THE BUYER PROGRAMPre-book meetings with prospective buyers using our online scheduling tool.
EXHIBITOR GUEST PACKAGESConnect with your current and prospective buyers by inviting them as your guest.
CUSTOMIZED SPONSORSHIPElevate your brand through industry events and on-site activation opportunities.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIESShowcase your brand with our product highlight package and across Restaurants Canada’s multimedia platform.
ENGAGE WITH CANADA’S $85-BILLIONFOODSERVICE AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
RC Show puts you in front of the top players in one of Canada’s key and growing economic sectors:• 1.2 million Canadians employed • 127,000 restaurants, bars and caterers represented• $25 billion in food, beverage and products
purchased annually• 22 million daily visits to restaurants, hotels,
institutions and cafés
82% SEE NEW PRODUCTSAND MEET NEW SUPPLIERS
76% PICK UP NEW IDEAS
53% SEE MANY COMPANIESAT THE SAME TIME
46% INDUSTRY NETWORKING
3,119 OWNERS, OPERATORS
2,272 PRESIDENTS, VPS,EXECUTIVES, DIRECTORS
2,458 CHEFS, BAR CHEFS,SOUS CHEFS
2,806 MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS
562 PURCHASING AGENTS,BUYERS
650 INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS
BUSINESS CATEGORIES IN ATTENDANCE
23%TABLE SERVICE
20%WHOLESALER,DISTRIBUTOR
15%QUICK SERVICE,BAKERY, CAFE
10%RECREATIONAL
CLUB, HOTEL
14%INSTITUTIONS
10%CATERER, CONTRACT
FOODSERVICE
5%BAR/NIGHTCLUB
3%OTHER
YOUR CLIENTS ATTEND & SHOP AT RC SHOW
82% of attendees make or influence purchasing decisions
97% would recommend RC Showto a colleague or coworker
TYPES OF ATTENDEES
REASONS FOR ATTENDING
93% were satisfied with theirRC Show 2018 experience
All statistics are based on RC research, RC Show registration, attendee and exhibitor surveys.
RC SHOW 2019 FLOOR PLAN
WHAT’S INCLUDED:8’ back drape, 3’ side draped rail, 6 exhibitor badges (per 10’x10’), material handling/drayage, as well as a listing on the website and RC Show Guide (must be registered before Dec. 31, 2018). Flooring/Carpet is mandatory and not included with booth.
*All exhibitors are required to be Restaurants Canada members.$500 RC member fee will activate your membership. The fee will not be applied to current members.
BOOTH RATES PER 10’X10’ (100 SQ. FT.)
STANDARD
BULK (8+)
RC MEMBER FEE*
CORNER PREMIUM
$2,599 +HST
$2,399 +HST
+$500 +HST
+$299 +HST
TOP BUSINESSES IN ATTENDANCE AT RC SHOW 2018
250,000 SQ. FT. OF PRODUCTS & SERVICESFeaturing food and beverage products (50%),
equipment (15%), furnishings, supplies, technology (35%) and more!
CURATED PAVILIONS & FEATURESThe show floor is optimized for attendees
with themed pavilions and feature areas of top trending product categories.
A&W CanadaAramark
Boston PizzaBurger KingCasino Rama
Chairman’s BrandsEarls Restaurants
Fairmont Hotels & ResortsFour Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Gordon Food ServiceGranite Club
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Joey’s Franchise GroupMandarin Restaurant Franchise
Mary Brown’sMcDonald’s Canada
MTY Food GroupNando’s
Niagara CasinosPizza NovaPizza Pizza
Recipe Unlimited (formerly CARA)Restaurant Brands International
Ryerson University
SIR CorpSodexo Canada
St. Louis FranchiseSt. Michael’s Hospital
Starbucks Coffee CanadaStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Summit Food Service - Colabor Sysco Canada
The Firkin Group of PubsThe Keg Steakhouse & Bar
University of TorontoYum! Brands
“Days after the event, we signed our first distribution agreement, taking our business to the NEXT LEVEL!”Mitchell Stern, Marketing Director
STATION COLD BREW
“In three days of exhibiting, I received TREMENDOUS market exposure and saved so much time.”
Nick Singh, Owner
UNIVERSAL MISTING SYSTEMS INC.
“To tell you the truth, it’s the most VALUABLE trade show of the year for us. It gave us the best business relationship building opportunities.”
Joshua Linde, Co-Founder & National Director of Sales
WALTER CRAFT CAESAR MIX
RC SHOW CONTINUES TO GENERATE NATIONAL BUZZ FOR YOUR BRANDSBy harnessing the power of strategic digital, print and media partner campaigns, RC Show provides you with
invaluable market exposure. Past editions have been highlighted across countrywide print and television platforms— from The Globe and Mail to Breakfast Television.
47M+total media impressions
950K+social media impressions
297stories across Canada
10M+campaign impressions
#1Twitter trend in Toronto
222K+campaign emails sent
188media in attendence
24top influencers at
pre-show media event
EXPERIENCE TORONTOAs Canada’s economic capital with a multicultural population of 2.8-million people, Toronto offers visitors an array of business and tourism opportunities.
VISIT RCSHOW.COM/TRAVEL FOR FLIGHT & HOTEL DISCOUNTS
New this year: Book your stay at Hotel X Toronto, located across from Enercare Centre, and enjoy resort-style amenities, exquisite dining and extraordinary views.
EXHIBITING AT RC SHOW GIVES YOU ACCESSTO BENEFITS ALL-YEAR ROUNDAll exhibitors will automatically become Restaurants Canadamembers. A few of your member benefits includes:
• Cost-saving programs for your business• Cutting-edge industry research and insights• Member-only advertising and activation rates• Two tickets to RC Show
When you exhibit with Restaurants Canada, you’re supporting the future of the industry. We reinvest funds raised into advocacy, research and services to not only help foodservice professionals succeed, but grow.
Visit restaurantscanada.org/membership for more info.
RC HOSPITALITY WEEK EVENTS // INDUSTRY NETWORKING & EDUCATION
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTIONSUN, FEB. 24
RC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE MON, FEB. 25
TOP-TO-TOP RECEPTIONMON, FEB. 25
INDUSTRY NIGHT OUTMON, FEB. 25
BREAKFAST WITH CHAMPIONSTUES, FEB. 26
GROW YOUR BUSINESS TODAY1-800-387-5649 [ext. 7469][email protected]
IF YOU’RE IN THE BUSINESS,RC SHOW IS YOUR EVENT!
RESERVE YOUR BOOTH BY NOV. 30, 2018 FOR A CHANCE TOWIN A $5,000 MARKETING PROMO PACKAGE
USE THE BOOKING CODE: RCS2019
SOLD OUT IN 2018
LIMITED AVAILABILITYFOR 2019 BOOKINGS
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