QSR Industry Conferences
Your complete guide to restaurant industry conferences, trade shows, and events in 2026. From the NRA Show to MUFSO, FSTEC, and beyond.
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Featured Events
Restaurant Finance & Development Conference 2026
The leading event for restaurant finance, M&A, and development professionals. RFDC connects restaurant operators with lenders, investors, and development partners. Key focus areas include franchise financing, unit economics, M&A deal flow, and capital markets for restaurant brands.
Full 2026 Calendar
Nov
1–3
RFDC
Restaurant Finance & Development Conference 2026
Nov
1–3
TH Convention
Tim Hortons Convention 2026
Jan
20–23
CFA Seminar
Chick-fil-A Annual Seminar 2026
Feb
1–4
IFA Convention
IFA Annual Convention 2026
Mar
1–3
FSA
Food Shippers of America Annual Conference 2026
Mar
2–5
NAFEM Summit
NAFEM Executive Summit 2026
Mar
10–12
NRA PAC
NRA Public Affairs Conference 2026
Mar
11–11
WI Food Expo
Wisconsin Food & Hospitality Expo 2026
Mar
14–15
GAFE Houston
Great American Franchise Expo – Houston 2026
Mar
15–17
HRE
Hospitality & Restaurant Environments 2026
Mar
16–18
RFIS
Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2026
Mar
19–20
FFT SF
Future Food-Tech San Francisco 2026
Mar
21–22
GAFE Nashville
Great American Franchise Expo – Nashville 2026
Mar
24–26
Pizza Expo
International Pizza Expo 2026
Mar
24–27
MUFC
Multi-Unit Franchising Conference 2026
Apr
1–3
RLC
Restaurant Leadership Conference 2026
Apr
12–14
RestaurantSpaces
RestaurantSpaces Spring 2026
Apr
15–18
KFC Convention
KFC U.S. Franchise Convention 2026
May
15–17
NRAEF Summit
NRAEF Gala & Military Summit 2026
May
16–19
NRA Show
National Restaurant Association Show 2026
Jun
1–4
MCD Worldwide
McDonald's Worldwide Convention 2026
Jun
1–3
JIB NFA
Jack in the Box NFA Annual Conference 2026
Jun
15–18
Papa Johns Convention
Papa Johns Franchise Convention 2026
Jul
1–3
PLK Convention
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Convention 2026
Jul
1–3
Wingstop Conference
Wingstop National Conference 2026
Jul
12–13
TRA Show
Texas Restaurant Show 2026
Jul
20–22
CREATE
CREATE: The Experience 2026
Aug
1–4
Wendy's Convention
Wendy's Global Franchise Convention 2026
Aug
1–3
FHS Convention
Firehouse Subs Convention 2026
Aug
23–25
CRA Show
California Restaurant Show 2026
Aug
25–27
NAASF Summit
NAASF Subway Franchisee Summit 2026
Sep
8–10
QSR Evolution
QSR Evolution Conference 2026
Sep
13–15
IFDA Solutions
IFDA Solutions Conference 2026
Sep
15–18
TB Summit
Taco Bell Live Más Summit 2026
Oct
1–4
Domino's Rally
Domino's Worldwide Rally 2026
Oct
5–7
Inspire Convention
Inspire Brands Convention 2026
Oct
6–8
FLDC
Franchise Leadership & Development Conference 2026
Oct
15–17
FCES
Fast Casual Executive Summit 2026
Oct
15–18
BK Convention
Burger King Convention 2026
Oct
18–20
RestaurantSpaces Fall
RestaurantSpaces Fall 2026
Oct
25–27
FRLA Show
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show 2026
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About QSR Industry Events
The quick service restaurant industry hosts dozens of conferences, trade shows, and summits each year. These events bring together operators, franchisees, suppliers, investors, and technology providers to discuss trends, showcase innovations, and build partnerships.
The NRA Show (National Restaurant Association Show) is the largest, drawing over 55,000 attendees to Chicago each May. MUFSO (Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators) caters specifically to multi-unit executives, while FSTEC focuses on restaurant technology and digital transformation. The Restaurant Finance & Development Conferenceis essential for anyone involved in franchise financing, M&A, or capital markets.
QSR Pro provides coverage and analysis from these events, helping industry professionals stay informed even if they can't attend in person. Our conference coverage includes keynote summaries, trend reports, technology spotlights, and expert analysis.