Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes plans for the 2018 TRA Marketplace, July 15-16 at the

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, in the heart of San Antonio.

With the city of San Antonio celebrating its 300th birthday in 2018, TRA Marketplace will be pulling out all the stops!

Recently named to the top 10 most populous cities in the U.S., San Antonio is a picturesque and booming hub in the heart of Texas. Home to the legendary Alamo and world famous River Walk, it hosts a vibrant mix of culture, cuisine, and history. Additionally, San Antonio is the headquarters for thousands of restaurant and foodservice businesses.

As a destination city, San Antonio is the perfect place to come early or stay later to enjoy all that the city has to offer.

Launching a new service or item? Looking to generate leads and increase sales? The Texas restaurant

industry is massive and there’s no better way to reach your restaurant audience than through TRA Marketplace. Thousands of chefs, restaurant owners, managers, executives, educators and consultants will converge for the 81st show, providing a powerful and dynamic marketing platform for your business.

Be prepared for new concepts…festive flavors…and unparalleled hospitaltiy in the Alamo City.

Reserve your place at the table now!

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INDUSTRY LIVES IN THE ALAMO CITY!

TRA Marketplace San Antonio 2018

2018 TRA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITOR PRIVILEGE

Claim a prime location at next year’s event in San Antonio by reserving space now, before the 2017 show closes. Ask us about on-site discounts

including early-bird pricing. The Sales Office is located behind the Craft Beverage Garden.

Exhibit space starts at $28 per square foot and booth fee includes:

• Exhibit space with 8’ back drape and 3’ side divider drape in show colors

• Company identification sign

• 24-hour Exhibit Hall perimeter security

• Company listing in the TRA Marketplace Program & Directory, on tramarketplace.com and mobile app

• Over $1,000 in FREE marketing materials to promote your company’s attendance, including customizable digital postcard, show logo and web banner ads

• Free registration for your restaurant foodservice customers and prospects

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“being associated with the tra, you get a lot of exposure with different restaurants, distributors, and brokers that can really help push your product and expand in the marketplace. ” — The Preferred Pickle, St. Paul, MN

Your best opportunity for 2018 starts here.

SEE YOU IN SAN ANTONIO!

JULY 15-16, 2018HENRY B. GONZALEZ

CONVENTION CENTERSAN ANTONIO, TX

Texas is one of the hottest growth markets for the restaurant industry with sales projected to be $54.1 billion. With more than 43,500 eating and drinking establishments in the state, there are 1.27 million restaurant and

foodservice jobs in Texas, accounting for 10% of the state’s employment.

TRA Marketplace is where this diverse and dynamic industry comes together to meet, connect and collaborate with people who can help restaurateurs run a better business.

Produced by the Texas Restaurant Association, this well-established event is now in its 80th year. It is the largest gathering of restaurant and hospitality professionals in Texas and the Southwest, with more than 550 exhibiting companies.

Meet your target audience — decision makers including restaurant owners and managers, purchasing agents, directors of food and beverage, catering companies, chefs and franchisees/franchisors will be present.

TEXAS-SIZED OPPORTUNITIES

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ATTEND OVER THE COURSE OF TWO DAYS

5,000+ FOOD SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

57%

INDEPENDENTSingle, multi-unit

22% OTHER

Hotel, lodging, military, university, C-stores

21% CHAINS

Corporate owned, franchise, multi-unit

Managers, Owners, C-level executives, Chefs

78%of attendees

are senior level management