Inside the NRA Show 2026: Chicago, Royal Cup Coffee, and the Energy Behind Hospitality with Ashley Peeples

About this episode

This episode recaps the energy and relationships formed at the NRA Show 2026 in Chicago, highlighting the role of Royal Cup Coffee in the hospitality industry.

Episode 198 – NRA Show Chicago Recap The National Restaurant Association Show always brings the food industry together at the highest level, and this year in Chicago was no exception. From nonstop movement on the show floor, to conversations with operators, chefs, manufacturers, and hospitality leaders from across the country, Episode 198 captures the energy, relationships, and momentum that continue to shape the future of foodservice. A huge thank you to Royal Cup Coffee & Tea for partnering with Walk-In Talk Media throughout the week and helping fuel the production from start to finish. What began as Pooch searching for "the package" across Chicago ultimately led right back to the Royal Cup booth and the cold brew powering the entire experience. Follow Royal Cup Coffee & Tea on Instagram: @royalcupcoffee ☕️ Special thanks as well to Connor Stewart and the National Restaurant Association Show team for the continued support, hospitality, and opportunity to help tell the story of one of the industry's most important events. This episode is about more than recap footage. It's about community, innovation, partnership, and the people continuing to move hospitality forward. 🎙️…

People in this episode

Host: Carl Fiadini

Guest: Ashley Peeples

Topics covered

• NRA Show
• hospitality
• foodservice
• community
• innovation

Keywords

• NRA Show
• Chicago
• Royal Cup Coffee
• hospitality
• food industry
• community
• innovation

Sponsors

Royal Cup Coffee & Tea

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Restaurant Association

Places: Chicago

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