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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]theshow@restaurantscanada.orgrcshow.com

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

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SOLD OUT IN 2018

LIMITED AVAILABILITYFOR 2019 BOOKINGS

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