2021 Content Calendar
| ISSUE | AD CLOSE | MATERIALS DUE | FEATURED THEME | ADDITIONAL FEATURE | SEGMENT COVERAGE & EMERGING CHAIN SPOTLIGHT | SOLUTIONS & OPERATIONS | FOOD & DRINK | SPECIAL AD SECTION* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Dec-18 | Dec-31 | 2021 Power List: 50 most powerful people in the industry, from menu innovators to disruptive entrepreneurs shaping the dining experience. | |||||
| Feb AD STUDY | Jan-22 | Jan-29 | The New Dining Landscape: Consumer Trends | The New Dining Landscape: Design & Operations | Independents: Limited Service | Sustainability | Seafood | Plant-Based Products |
| Mar | Feb-19 | Feb-26 | Breakout Brands: Emerging chains making a big impact | New Revenue Streams: Restaurants expand their brands to retail | Quick Service | Workforce & Labor | Breakfast | Delivery & To-Go Packaging |
| Apr | Mar-19 | Mar-26 | The Culinary Issue: How dayparts, menus and R&D for restaurants is changing | Power List: Chefs | Casual Dining | Equipment | Desserts | Burgers & Toppings |
| May | Apr-23 | Apr-30 | NRN Special Issue: Topic TBD | MenuMasters | Fast Casual | Technology | Spicy Foods | New Product Special Section |
| May | Apr-14 | Apr-21 | SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT: Franchise Focus | |||||
| Jun | May-21 | May-28 | The Top Restaurant Chains: Complete Sourcebook | The Top Restaurant Chains: Fastest Growers | Top Chains | Top Chains | Top Chains | Innovations for Independents |
| Jul | Jun-17 | Jun-25 | The Top Restaurant Chains: Deep-Dive & Segments | The New Dining Landscape: Bars in Independent Restaurants | Top Chain: Segments | Catering | Plant-Based Protein | Breakfast Proteins |
| Aug AD STUDY | Jul-23 | Jul-30 | Off-Premise Report: The latest on delivery, takeout, pickup, virtual brands, ghost kitchens and catering | Best Independent Sandwiches | Independents: Polished Casual | Equipment | Poultry | Sustainable Products |
| Sep | Aug-19 | Aug-27 | CREATE Show Issue | Golden Chain | Hot Concepts | Food Safety | Burgers | Customer-Facing Technology |
| Sep | Aug-12 | Aug-19 | SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT: Franchise Focus | |||||
| CREATE: The Future of Foodservice Oct 4-6, 2021 - Denver, Colorado | ||||||||
| Oct | Sep-17 | Sep-24 | Consumer Picks 2021: Diners weigh in on what matters to them and the brands that deliver on those needs | Power List: Independent Concepts | Quick Service | Sustainability | Hot Drinks | Global Flavors |
| Oct | Sep-3 | Sep-10 | SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT: Breakfast Journal | Desserts & Sweets | ||||
| Nov | Oct-22 | Oct-29 | Technology | Power List: Multi-Concept Powerhouses | Casual Dining | Delivery & To-Go | Dairy & Dairy Alternatives | Pizza & Toppings |
| Dec | Nov-19 | Nov-30 | Trends & Predictions for 2022 | Best Independent Cocktails | Fast Casual | Drive-Thru | Global Flavors | Back-of-House Technology |
| IN EVERY ISSUE: - In the Kitchen Content Series | *Ad sections have different ad close and material due dates. Contact us for details. | |||||||
| UPDATED:3/2/2021 | NOTE: TOPICS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE/CANCELLATION |
