Forms	Deadlines	Links
Add/Edit Online Profile & Product Categories in the Exhibitor eZone	ASP	eZone Login
Temporary Food Permit (Mandatory for any Exhibitor that is preparing food in their booth)	February 28	Temporary Food Permit Form
Freeman Discount Deadline for Services & Furnishings (Labor, Carpet, Material Handling, Cleaning, etc.)	February 28	Freeman Discount Deadlines
Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Form	February 28	Exhibitor Appointed Contract Form
Certificate of Insurance for Exhibitor Appointed Contractor	February 28	Submit Insurance
Booth Variance Request Form	February 28	Booth Variance Form
Lead Retrieval Order by Date for Discounted Pricing	February 28	Lead Retrieval Order Link
Levy Sanitation Hand Sink Order Form – F&B Exhibitors Only	February 28	Sanitation Hand Sink Form
Levy Sample Food / Beverage Authorization Form – F&B Exhibitors Only	February 28	Sample Food Form
Hotel Block Group Rate Deadline	February 28	Hotel Group Rate
Discount Deadline for BCEC Building Services (Electricity, Internet, Water, Drain, Gas, Security, Ceiling Rigging)	March 9	BCEC Discounts
Submit Certificate of Liability Insurance to Show Management	March 15	Insurance Form
Lowe Refrigerated and Frozen Display Units Order Form	March 17	Lowe Refrigerated & Frozen Form
Last Day for Advanced Warehouse Shipments without additional charges	March 21	Advance Warehouse Shipments
Register Booth Personnel for Badges	March 28	Exhibitor Registration
Onsite Shipments May Arrive	March 28	Onsite Shipments

Download  Exhibitor Deadlines Checklist 

The Exhibitor Zone is where you enter your company's information (logo, description, and social media links) for your online exhibitor listing.

There are also promotional web banners, social media content suggestions, and a PDF invitation available for your company to utilize in promoting your presence at the event as well as the opportunity to list Media Releases.

Our Exhibitors are partners in attracting the right audience to make the show successful!

The Exhibitor Primary Contact will receive an email from New England Restaurant & Bar Show; email address is michelle.brice@expodevco.com; subject line: Your Exhibit Promotional Tools.

The email contains access to your promotional, custom-built dashboard containing a set of marketing tools as well as your unique promo code which grants free registration for clients and prospects to help promote your presence. Your custom dashboard contains a co-branded landing page, personalized email invite, and referral banners.

Exhibitor Zone Login

Show Schedule

Exhibitor Move-In Dates and Times
Friday, March 28, 2025	8:00am – 12:00pm (400sq ft or Larger)
Friday, March 28, 2025	12:00pm – 4:30pm (All Exhibitors)
Saturday, Mach 29, 2025	8:00am – 6:00pm
* PLEASE NOTE: All labor and inbound material handling services performed after 4:30pm on Friday, March 28th and all-day Saturday, March 29th will have overtime charges applied. Exhibitors with large or heavy (over 5,000 lbs) equipment must call Brittany Finn at 508-562-0391 to arrange move-in
Event Dates and Times
Sunday, Mach 30, 2025	10:00am – 5:00pm
Monday, March 31, 2025	10:00am – 4:00pm
Exhibitor Move-Out Dates and Times
Monday, March 31, 2025	4:00pm – 10:00pm
Tuesday, April 1, 2025	8:00am – 12:00pm
* PLEASE NOTE: All labor and outbound material handling services performed after 4:30pm on Monday, March 31st will have overtime charges applied. All outside carriers need to be checked in no later than, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am.  Any freight not picked up at this time will be re-routed via Freeman Contractors transportation.

 

Shipping Labels

• Advance Shipping Labels
• Onsite Shipping Labels
• Hanging Sign Shipping Labels (Advance-Warehouse)
• Refrigerated Storage Shipping Labels
• Frozen Storage Shipping Labels

DISMANTLING

Exhibitors are not allowed to begin dismantling their exhibits, in part or whole, before the close of the show on Monday, March 31st at 4:01pm.

CARPET / FLOOR COVERING

All exhibit space must be fully carpeted or covered. The exhibit hall is not carpeted, and a floor covering must be ordered or supplied for your booth space. You may supply your own flooring or rent carpet from Freeman. Please see the online Exhibitor Service Manual for the official order form.

If your booth does not have a floor covering by 4:30pm Saturday, March 29th, Show Management will order and install carpeting through the decorator at Exhibitor’s expense.

EXHIBITOR RIGHTS

Exhibitors may perform the following work as long as they are full-time employees of the exhibiting company:

• Load and unload a personal, company-owned, or rented vehicle so long as it does not exceed 24 feet in length.
• Use hand-operated, non-mechanized equipment, including two-wheeled hand trucks and four-wheeled flat trucks, so long as this equipment is owned by the exhibiting company.
• Pack and unpack company-owned displays and equipment.
• Use hand-operated power tools to set-up and dismantle booths and equipment.
• Plug in their own internet and electrical devices after the connections have been delivered by Signature Boston personnel.

Note: Use of fork trucks, pallet jacks, and other mechanized equipment by exhibitors is prohibited.

LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENT

Liability insurance of no less than $1,000,000 property damage, loss or theft and personal injury, must be obtained by the exhibitor at his/her own expense. All exhibiting companies must provide the New England Restaurant & Bar Show with certificates of insurance or duplicate policies no later than February 28, 2025, and provide further evidence of insurance upon request. Please submit your certificate of insurance to Penny Everett at Penny.Everett@ExpoDevCo.com

The purpose of this insurance is to provide liability coverage for your company as well as for Show Management. You may obtain this insurance from your organization’s own insurance company, or from the insurance company of your choice. For further details, refer to item #10 of your Exhibit Space Application & Contract.

HAND CARRY THROUGH LOBBY

For the convenience and safety of exhibitors and patrons, all freight and material handling must enter and exit the facility through the loading docks. Exhibitors will be allowed to hand carry one item, one time, in or out of the facility without having to access the loading dock. Hand carried freight is defined as one item that can be easily carried by an individual exhibitor, without the need for dollies, or other mechanized equipment. Rolling exhibit cases are NOT considered hand- carry items.

No parking is allowed at the entrance of the facility and the use of passenger elevators for movement of freight is not allowed. All packages are subject to inspection by facility personnel. For additional delivery and unloading options, view the shipping section of the Exhibitor Service Kit.

HELIUM BALLOONS, ADHESIVES & OTHER MATERIALS

Show Management does not allow helium balloons or adhesive materials such as stickers, tape, or bumper stickers to be used within your exhibit, nor may they be distributed. The use of glitter, confetti, sand, or simulated snow types of material, is NOT permitted in the BCEC. In addition, decorations must not be affixed to any surfaces in the building. Any costs incurred by Show Management for the removal of these items will be charged to the exhibiting company.

MAINTAINING PROFESSIONALISM

Show Management reserves the right to prohibit or remove any exhibit which, in its sole discretion, detracts from the general character of the exhibition as a whole or consists of products or services inconsistent with the purpose of the exhibition. The right to prohibit includes persons (dressed in a sexually suggestive or offensive manner), things, conduct, printed matter, or anything of a character which the organizers, in their sole discretion, determine objectionable. In the event of such prohibition or removal, the organizers shall not be liable for any damages, including refunds or other exhibit expenses.

OPERATING YOUR EXHIBIT & SOUND LIMITATION

All activities must be contained within the exhibit area described in your Application for Exhibit Space. No selling or promoting will be allowed in the aisles or other public areas. Attendees viewing video monitors must be within your exhibit space, not crowded in the aisles. Live bands, loudspeakers and carnival tactics will not be allowed. Please be a considerate neighbor.

The sound limitation on the exhibit floor is 80 decibels. Show Management asks that you stay within that sound limitation; this will be enforced on site. Additionally, all speakers must be turned into your booth space, not into the aisles or adjacent booths.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOTAPING

Photographing and/or video recording of the exhibitor’s own booth is permitted, photography and/or video recording anywhere else within the exhibit hall is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of Show Management. Unauthorized photography of any exhibit or product is prohibited and may result in the confiscation of film, memory cards and cameras as well as expulsion from New England Restaurant & Bar Show.

STORAGE

All food that is stored in the refrigerated or frozen storage units, must be picked up by 7:00pm on Monday, March 31st. Any food left in the storage units after 7:00pm will be donated to the Greater Boston Food Bank.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

In order to attend New England Restaurant & Bar Show, registrants must be affiliated with the restaurant/foodservice or lodging industry. New England Restaurant & Bar Show is not open to the public. Show management reserves the right to refuse admittance to any registrant.

AGE POLICY

No one under 18 years of age will be permitted on the show floor at any time regardless of affiliation or circumstances. This includes infants and toddlers. Absolutely no strollers or infant carriers (worn or carried) are permitted at any time on the show floor. The New England Restaurant & Bar Show reserves the right to request proof of age from anyone at any time. This rule applies to all exhibitors and attendees. Registration of anyone under 18 years of age is unauthorized and in violation of these policies.

NO SUITCASING POLICY

Suitcasing is the act of non-exhibitors or exhibitors soliciting business, including but not limited to distributing sales materials, anywhere outside their rented exhibit space. Soliciting business in aisles, or in other public spaces, including another company’s booth or the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center lobbies is strictly prohibited.

Any attendee or exhibitor who is observed to be suitcasing will be asked to leave immediately, and may not be permitted to participate in future shows. Any exhibitor caught suitcasing may result in closure of their exhibit booth.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP

PRIOR TO THE SHOW: if you feel there is a reasonable risk of a problem involving suitcasing, notify show management prior to arrival.

ONSITE: If you suspect another company of suitcasing-report this to the show management office and someone from show management will take action immediately.

It is Show Management’s objective to do everything possible to protect you from suitcasing.

PLEASE REPORT ANY VIOLATIONS YOU OBSERVE TO SHOW MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY.

BOOTH SPACE CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS

This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties. The 2025 New England Restaurant & Bar Show will be referred to as the EVENT. Show Management is Exposition Development Company, Inc. and Massachusetts Restaurant Association and will be referred to as ORGANIZER. The person, company or organization who signs this contract will be referred to as the EXHIBITOR. The rules and regulations outlined in this Agreement, Exhibitor Manual, Exhibitor Confirmation Letter(s) and Exhibitor Newsletters/Updates are terms of this contract. Exhibitor will also comport with all rules and regulations of any organizations and/or service providers designated by Organizer, and the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA, which will be referred to as the VENUE.

1. CONTRACT FOR SPACE – Applications for Exhibit Space must be made on Organizer’s official Application & Contract for Exhibit Space form. Organizer reserves the right to accept or reject any application for Space from any potential Exhibitor. A binding Contract for Space shall come into force only when Organizer has sent a written acceptance to the Exhibitor. Organizer is not bound to accept an application for Space from a potential Exhibitor for the Event even if it has accepted an application for Space from that Exhibitor for another event. There is no automatic right for an Exhibitorto participate in any subsequent event. Signatures on Contract for Space means the person or persons signing the exhibition space contract on behalf of the Exhibitor shall be deemed to have full authority to do so on behalf of the Exhibitor and the Exhibitor shall have no right to claim against Organizer that such person or persons did not have such authority.

2.OCCUPATION OF BOOTH SPACE – Booth representatives shall be restricted to Exhibitor’s Employees and their authorized representatives. Booth representatives shall wear badge identification furnished by Organizer at all times. Organizer may limit the number of booth representatives at any time. The Exhibitor must staff all booths during all open show hours. Organizer and its representatives shall be permitted to have access to the Booth and the Space at all times.

3. PAYMENT TERMS AND DEFAULT OF PAYMENT TERMS – Exhibitor shall pay Organizer in accordance with the payment details set out in the Contract for Space. Organizer reserves the right to refuse to let the Exhibitor occupy the Space if Organizer has not received cleared funds of all payments due from the Exhibitor before the due dates. If the Exhibitor defaults on any of its obligations under this contract or violates any exhibition rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this contract, Organizer may, without notice, terminate the Exhibitor’s rights under this

contract and may thereupon direct the Exhibitor forthwith to remove its employees and agents, and all of its articles or merchandise and other personal property, from the Space contracted for and from the Venue. In the event of a termination of this contract as a result of any such Exhibitor default or violation Organizer may retain all monies paid or payable under this contact as liquidated damages. The Exhibitor will be responsible for any costs reasonably incurred by Organizer (including reasonable attorney’s fees) in enforcing the Exhibitor’s obligations under this contract.

4. CANCELLATION BY EXHIBITOR – In the event that the Exhibitor: (a) requests that it cancels its Space; (b) fails to meet any of the payment obligations (whether as to the amounts due or dates of payment) detailed in the Contract For Space; or (c) fails to occupy the Space allotted to it by the opening time on the first day of the Event, then Organizer reserves the right (but without being obliged to do so) to treat the Contract For Space as being cancelled and apply the following cancellation terms and to re-allocate the Space booked to another Exhibitor. All Exhibitor requests to cancel the Contract for Space must be forwarded to Organizer in writing and received by Organizer by certifiable delivery method not later than the dates referred to below. If cancellation request is received by Organizer on or before October 31, 2024, 50% of the total Space fee is due to Organizer. After October 31, 2024, 100% of the total Space fee is due to Organizer. All cancellation monies are considered liquidated damages and are not refundable even in the event Organizer allocates Exhibitor’s Space to another Exhibitor. Exhibitor shall fully and promptly indemnify Organizer against all expenses, costs, claims, losses, liabilities, charges and damages which Organizer may suffer or incur as a result (direct or indirect) of the cancellation of the Contract For Space by the Exhibitor.

5. DOWNSIZING OF BOOTH SPACE – Where an Exhibitor requests a reduction in the size of its Space after acceptance by Organizer of the Exhibitor’s application for Space, then the Exhibitor must forward a written request to Organizer in accordance with the delivery method as outlined in section 4 above. Organizer reserves the right to apply the scale of cancellation charges set out in section 4 above to the total cost according to the amount by which the original Space is reduced. Organizer may re-sell or re-allocate the space in question, but Organizer shall be under no obligation to reimburse all or any part of the charge for reduction in Space. There shall be no obligation by Organizer to accept the request for reduction of Space by the Exhibitor. All downsizing monies are considered liquidated damages and are not refundable even in the event Organizer allocates Exhibitor’s Space to another Exhibitor. Exhibitor shall fully and promptly indemnify Organizer against all expenses, costs, claims, losses, liabilities, charges and damages which Organizer may suffer or incur as a result (direct or indirect) of the cancellation of the Contract For Space by the Exhibitor.

6. GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE EXHIBITOR – Exhibitor shall: (a) occupy the Space by the time set for completion of installation of displays; failure by Exhibitor to do so shall constitute a default and such Space may be possessed by Organizer for such purposes as it may see fit. (b) keep the Booth appropriately decorated and maintained and all exhibits open to view and the Booth adequately staffed continuously during the opening hours of the Event and not dismantle the booth before the end of the Event (any exhibitor breaking down their booth display before the end of the stated show hours may be subject to a US$1,000 fine). (c) remove all exhibits, fittings, and other items from the Venue by no later than the end of the Dismantling Period (d) not sell or permit to be sold, from the Booth or any other part of the Halls, any food or drink. (e) not do, cause, permit or suffer to be done anything which shall in the opinion of Organizer constitute a nuisance or which may be an infringement of or contravene any license held by Organizer, or the Venue. (f ) ensure that sound levels emitted from the booth shall not exceed those levels which in the opinion of Organizer would cause disturbance to other Exhibitors or which would breach any laws, bylaws or any other rule or regulation. (g) not do, cause, permit or suffer to be done anything which may cause damage, disfigurement or injury of any kind to the Venue or to the person or property of Organizer, Event or any other Exhibitor or any visitor. (h) conduct business and distribute literature only from the Space and no other part of the Hall and not take away buyers from the Venue to other business premises.

7. POWERS AND DISCRETION OF THE ORGANIZER – Organizer shall be entitled to: (a) change the Booth allocated to the Exhibitor at any time before the Exhibitor takes possession of the Space. (b) alter the position or layout of the Event and or booths. (c) refuse any person admission to the Event or remove from the Event any person whose presence in the opinion of Organizer is or is likely to be undesirable and Organizer may exercise such rights not withstanding that any person is the agent of the Exhibitor or otherwise in any way connected or associated with the Exhibitor. (d) remove from the Booth or the Venue at the risk and expense of the Exhibitor any product, display, fitting or machinery or other items to which Organizer has an objection or which the Exhibitor fails to remove in accordance with or which do not comply with these terms and conditions. (e) alter the event dates, opening hours, dates and duration of the installation period, dates and duration of breakdown period and the total duration of the event. (f) change or vary these regulations at any time or permit exceptions in special circumstances.

8. EXHIBITORS’ LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE AND INDEMNITY – All exhibits, products, displays, fittings and all other items brought into the Event by the Exhibitor or the agents, contractors or other invitees of the Exhibitor shall be the sole responsibility of and at the sole risk of the Exhibitor. Organizer shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to such exhibits, products, displays, fittings or items however caused. The Exhibitor shall indemnify and keep indemnified Organizer against all loss, damages, costs, charges and expenses (including contingent or consequential loss of profit) whatsoever arising from or in consequence of: (a) any breach by the Exhibitor of any of the terms and conditions of the Agreement; or (b) any loss suffered by Organizer as a result of default or negligence of the Exhibitor or any of its agents, subcontractors, invitees or employees; or (c) any liability to or claim by any third party (including the employees, contractors, agents and invitees of the Exhibitor) arising from the default or negligence of the Exhibitor or any breach by the Exhibitor of the terms and conditions of the Agreement. The Exhibitor is responsible for and will indemnify and keep indemnified Organizer and Venue against all injury loss or damage arising in connection with the erection, use and dismantling of the Space and anything done on or from the booth caused directly or indirectly by the Exhibitor or any contractor, subcontractor, agent or invitee of the Exhibitor or visitor to the booth or by any exhibit or machinery or other item belonging to or introduced by any such person.

9. LIMITATION OF MANAGEMENT’S LIABILITY – (a) Organizer does not make any warranty as to the Event in general and in particular in relation to the presence or absence or location of any other Exhibitor or potential Exhibitor. While Organizer shall act in good faith, the name of any Exhibitor which may appear on any floor plan or booth number or any statement made by or on behalf of Organizer that any Exhibitor is booked to attend the Event provisionally or otherwise shall not constitute a warranty, representation or undertaking by Organizer that any such Exhibitor shall attend the Event. Organizer shall not be liable for the absence of other Exhibitors from attending the Exhibition. (b) Organizer and the Venue shall not be responsible for death or personal injury to the Exhibitor or employees, agents, contractors or other invitees of the Exhibitor save as a result of Organizer’s negligence. Nothing in this Agreement shall exclude or

limit liability for death or personal injury resulting from the negligence of the Exhibitor, Organizer or Venue or their agents or employees. (c) Without prejudice to section 9(b), the combined liability of Organizer and the Venue for a claim made by the Exhibitor in respect of loss or damage suffered by the Exhibitor however that liability arises including (without limitation) breach of contract, tort (including negligence), misrepresentation or breach of statutory duty shall not exceed the amount of all sums paid by the Exhibitor to Organizer under this Agreement in relation to the Event. (d) Organizer and the Venue shall not in any event be liable for any: (i) loss of profit; (ii) loss of revenue; or (iii) loss of goodwill. (e) Organizer and the Venue shall not be liable for any claim made by the Exhibitor more than one (1) year after the Event or, in the case of a series of events, the first such event which gives rise to such claim. (f ) Except as set out in this Agreement, Organizer excludes all conditions, terms, representations (other than fraudulent or negligent representations) and warranties relating to services provided in respect of the Event, whether imposed by statute or by operation of law or otherwise, that are not expressly stated herein, including without limitation, the implied warranties of satisfactory 

quality and fitness for a particular purpose. (g) Each provision of this section 9 excluding or limiting liability shall be construed separately, applying and surviving even if for any reason one or other of these provisions is held inapplicable or unenforceable in any circumstances and shall remain in force not with-standing the expiration or termination of this Agreement. (h) Without limiting its obligation to take out insurance coverage for such risks as it shall consider appropriate the Exhibitor shall take out adequate insurance in respect of matters set out in section 11a, 11b and 11c including (without limitation) public liability insurance for loss, damage or injury caused by the Exhibitor’s neglect or default.

10. EXHIBITOR INSURANCE – The Exhibitor and any Exhibitor Appointed Contractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, procure and maintain through the term of this Application & Contract, comprehensive general liability insurance against claims for bodily injury or death and property damage and loss occurring in or upon, or resulting from, arising

out of or related to the premises leased by Organizer. Such insurance shall include contractual liability and product liability coverage. All property of the exhibitor is understood to remain under its custody and control in

transit to, during Event and from the confines of the Venue.

11. CANCELLATION BY MANAGEMENT AND FORCE MAJEURE – If at the absolute discretion of Organizer, the Venue or portions of the Venue shall become unfit or unavailable for occupancy or it becomes impossible or impractical to hold the Event for reasons beyond the control of Organizer including (without limitation) fire, flood, storm, government intervention, malicious damage, acts of war, acts of terrorism, acts of God, strikes, riots, communicable

diseases or any other cause, Organizer reserves the right (but shall not be obliged): (a) to change the location and/or date of the Event; (b) to curtail the Event; (c) to reduce the Installation Period, Open Period or Dismantling Period; or (d) to cancel the Event. In the circumstances specified in paragraphs a, b and c of this section the parties agree and acknowledge that Organizer shall not have any liability to the Exhibitor for refunds, additional expenses or charges or to make payment for any other loss or damage suffered by the Exhibitor. If Event is cancelled in accordance with paragraph d of this section 11 the Exhibitor agrees to accept in complete settlement and dis-charge of all claims against Organizer a pro-rata share of the total amount paid by all exhibitors at the Event, less all costs and expenses incurred by Organizer in connection with the Event including a reserve, established at the sole discretion of Organizer, for future claims and expenses in connection with Event. In the event that the Event is cancelled by Organizer for any other commercial

reason including (without limitation) the lack of support for the Event, Organizer will refund to the Exhibitor all charges paid by the Exhibitor to Organizer and the Exhibitor agrees and acknowledges that he will have no further claim whatsoever against Organizer in respect of such cancellation.

12. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS AND FIRE PRECAUTIONS – No open flames or smoldering products are allowed within the Space without prior agreement of the Organizer and Venue. The Exhibitor must comply with all statutory local and other regulations or requirements and bylaws which affect or apply to the Event or the Venue and in particular

any fire regulations. All materials used on and in the Space must be non-flammable. The Exhibitor must comply with and observe any additional regulations and all other instructions and regulations laid down by the Venue from time to time.

13. ELIGIBLE EXHIBITS – Organizer reserves the right to determine eligibility of any company or product to participate in Event. Organizer can refuse assignment of Space to any company whose display of goods or services is not, in the sole opinion of Organizer, compatible with the professional character and objectives of Event.

14. SUBLETTING OF EXHIBIT SPACE – Exhibitors may not assign, sublet or share their exhibit space with another business or firm unless approval has been obtained in writing from Organizer.

15. E-MAIL/TELEPHONE/FAX – By providing Organizer with e-mail addresses, telephone and fax numbers, Exhibitor gives Organizer and its representatives/agents explicit permission to contact Exhibitor using such addresses or numbers.

16. EVENT PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION – Organizer shall have the non-exclusive right to use the name of Exhibitor in both print and broadcast advertising media in connection with the publicity and promotion of Event.

17. EXHIBITOR SERVICES MANUAL – Organizer shall provide to the Exhibitor and all other Exhibitors an Exhibitor Services Manual before the Event which contains specific regulations with regard to the manner and conduct of the Event. The Exhibitor agrees to abide by any relevant provisions contained in that Manual.

18. ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-CONTRACTING – The Exhibitor shall not assign, sublet, transfer or charge or purport to assign, sublet, transfer or charge in whole or in part this Agreement or any of its rights, liabilities or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Organizer. Organizer reserves the right to assign it rights, liabilities or obligations under this Agreement either in whole or in part to any other person, firm or company. Organizer shall give notice to the Exhibitor of any such assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall benefit the successors and assigns of Organizer and (where Organizer’s written consent is given) the successors and assigns of the Exhibitor.

19. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES – Nothing in this Agreement shall create, or be deemed to create, a partnership or joint venture or relationship of employer and employee or principal and agent between the parties.

20. SEVERANCE – If at any time one or more provisions contained in this Agreement is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect this shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions which shall remain in full force and effect.

21. APPLICABLE LAW – Exhibitor agrees to abide by the Exhibitor Rules and Regulations of the Venue, as may be in effect during the Contract period, and in addition, any such rules and regulations expressly included herein and any person in any aspect of its Exhibitor activities. Any claims against Organizer arising out of, related to, or deriving from the Contract shall be brought to a court having jurisdiction thereof in the State of Georgia, and the laws of the State of Georgia, except its choice of law rules shall apply in such cases. If any term, clause or provision hereof is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or operation of any other term, clause or provision and the invalid term, clause or provision shall be deemed to be unread from the Agreement.

22. CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE – Deposit of Exhibitor’s check or other form of payment does not constitute Contract acceptance. This Agreement shall not be binding until accepted by Organizer

THE CUBIC CONTENT RULE: The New England Restaurant & Bar Show has implemented the Cubic Content Rule, which allows exhibitors to make maximum use of their booth space. Under the Cubic Content Rule, each exhibitor may build right up to the front of the booth space, up to the maximum allowable height. The height varies according to the booth type, as shown in the table and sketches below.

Please be sure to pass along these regulations to your display company, if you have one, before the construction of your booth begins. It will save your company time and money if you build your booth to be in compliance from the beginning. Large fees can accrue if you are required to alter any unapproved designs onsite.

Note that Show Management does not give variances to the Exhibit Design Regulations unless a Booth Variance form is submitted and approved in advance of the show. It is expected that each exhibitor reviews these regulations and is in full compliance. If your company fails to comply you will be required to make all necessary changes to comply, and participation at future shows may be in jeopardy.

Booth Variance Form

IMPORTANT: For Island and Peninsula booths, designs not approved by Show Management in advance of New England Restaurant & Bar Show will not be installed on the Show FloorIN-

	LINE/LINEAR	PERIMETER	PENINSULA	ISLAND
Maximum Height Permitted:	8’  FROM FLOOR TO HIGHEST POINT  IN BOOTH  (see pg. 2 for approved space)	12’  FROM FLOOR TO HIGHEST POINT  IN BOOTH  (see pg. 2 for approved space)	20’  FROM FLOOR TO HIGHEST POINT  IN BOOTH  (see pg. 2 for approved space)	20’  FROM FLOOR TO HIGHEST POINT  IN BOOTH  (see pg. 2 for approved space)
Required To Submit Floor Plan?	NO	NO	YES	YES
Permitted To Hang Sign?	NO	NO	YES - (UP TO 20FT)	YES - (UP TO 20FT)

 

 IMPORTANT: Hanging signs must comply with the display regulations. This includes all hanging or suspended material such as banners, etc. The top of the sign (or other material) may not exceed the height limitation specific to your type of booth. Hanging signs & graphics should be set back five feet (5’) from adjacent booths.
 

IN-LINE/LINEAR BOOTH 

DEFINITION 
Exhibit consisting of one of more standard 10’x10’ booth units in a straight line, bounded by 1 or 2 aisles. 

HEIGHT 
Exhibit fixtures, components, products and identification signs will be permitted to a maximum height of 8ft (2.44m). 

DEPTH 
The Show follows the Cubic Content Rule, which allows exhibitors to make maximum use of their booth space. Each exhibitor may build right up to the front of the booth space, up to the maximum allowable height (8ft). 

PRODUCT DISPLAY 
Equipment, product, or machinery when displayed to demonstrate or simulate industrial application are exempt from the foregoing height limits, but are restricted by ceiling height, as well as building and safety codes. In consideration of this exemption the excess height must be a result of the actual height of the equipment from the exhibit hall floor to the top of the equipment. Additionally, no graphics, signage, logos, etc. may be posted on equipment above the height limit for your particular booth type. 

PERIMETER BOOTH 

DEFINITION 
Inline/Linear booth located on the outer perimeter wall of the exhibit floor. 

HEIGHT 
Exhibit fixtures, components, products and identification signs will be permitted to a maximum height of 12ft (3.66m). 

DEPTH 
The Show follows the Cubic Content Rule, which allows exhibitors to make maximum use of their booth space. Each exhibitor may build right up to the front of the booth space, up to the maximum allowable height (12ft). 

PENINSULA BOOTH 

DEFINITION 
Bounded by 3 aisles and is 20’x20’ or larger. 

NOTE: Check your Confirmation Contract to confirm your booth type before designing your exhibit. Not all booths with three open sides are considered Peninsula Booths. 

HEIGHT 
Exhibit fixtures, components, products and identification signs will be permitted to a maximum height of 20ft (6.1m). Hanging signs must be set at least 5’ from backline, and at a max height of 20’ from the exhibit floor to the top of the sign. 

DEPTH 
The Show follows the Cubic Content Rule, which allows exhibitors to make maximum use of their booth space. Each exhibitor may build right up to the front of the booth space, up to the maximum allowable height (20ft). 

APPROVAL 
Booth designs not approved by Show Management in advance of the Show will not be allowed to be installed on the show floor. 

ISLAND BOOTH 

DEFINITION 
Bounded by 4 aisles and is 20’x20’ or larger. 

HEIGHT 
Exhibit fixtures, components, products and identification signs will be permitted to a maximum height of 20ft (6.1m) from the floor to the highest point in the booth. Hanging signs must be set at a max height of 20’ from the exhibit floor to the top of the sign. 

APPROVAL 
Booth designs not approved by Show Management in advance of the Show will not be allowed to be installed on the show floor. 
 

DOUBLE-DECKER EXHIBITS 

DEFINITION 
A Double-Decker exhibit is a two-story structure where the second story is functional and may be occupied by people. Double-Decker exhibits will be permitted in Island and Peninsula Booths only. 

HEIGHT
Double-Decker exhibits may not exceed 20ft (6.1m) in height, including all signage and structures. Exhibitors using Double-Decker exhibits must abide by all regulations defined for their respective booth type. 

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY 
Drawings are required for all Double-Decker exhibits to include a signature or stamp of a reviewing structural engineer indicating the structure design is properly engineered for its proposed use, and a signature of an authorized official of the exhibit building company indicating the structure is built in compliance with the details and specifications set forth on the drawings. If the second story of a Double-Decker exhibit is functional, signs must be posted indicating the maximum number of people the structure will accommodate safely. 

APPROVAL 
All double-decker exhibits are subject to applicable state and city building codes and are subject to inspection by state/ city officials and the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. Smoke detectors must be installed on the first floor of the exhibit and every subsequent enclosed level. Exhibit fire sprinkler systems are required of any exhibit that has a roof, or any other covering, that would impede the effective use of the facilities sprinkler system. A 20 lbs. BC fire extinguisher must be visible on every level of the exhibit. 

ADDITIONAL DESIGN REGULATIONS 

DEMONSTRATION EQUIPMENT: 
Equipment, product or machinery when displayed to demonstrate or simulate industrial application are exempt from 

the foregoing height limits, but are restricted by ceiling height, as well as building and safety codes. In consideration of this exemption the excess height must be a result of the actual height of the equipment from the exhibit hall floor to the top of the equipment. Additionally, no graphics, signage, logos, etc. may be posted on equipment above the height limit for your particular booth type. 

BOOTH WALLS MUST BE FINISHED: 
All back walls and sidewalls must be finished or draped, no loose wire or any obstruction may be seen or Show Management, at the exhibitor’s expense, will drape them. See-through back walls or displays that do not cover the back wall entirely will not suffice. 

NO GRAPHICS ON NEIGHBORS’ SIDE: 
The back-side of walls – the common border facing a neighboring booth – must be devoid of copy, logos or other graphics, so as not to be an eyesore to neighboring exhibitors. 

NO NAILS OR SCREWS: 
Nothing may be taped, posted, tacked, nailed or screwed to columns, walls, floors or other parts of the building. Show Management will remedy any damage or defacement caused by infractions of this rule at the exhibitor’s expense. 

SOUND LEVELS: 
Exhibits which include the operation of musical instruments, radios, sound and/or public address systems or any noisemaking machines must be conducted or arranged so that the noise resulting from the demonstration will not disturb or disrupt adjacent Exhibitors and their patrons, nor cause the aisles to become blocked. Loudspeakers must be positioned to direct sound toward the center of the exhibit booth or display area; NOT pointed toward the aisles. The 80/80 sound Rule: Any sound which consistently exceeds 80 decibels measured at the edge of an Exhibitor’s booth, is clearly identifiable more than 80 feet f rom that booth, or i s, in the opinion of Show Management, objectionable or interfering with neighboring exhibits is considered in violation of the Show’s Terms and Conditions. 

HANDOUTS: 
Distribution of literature, samples or other materials outside your contracted exhibit space is strictly prohibited. The distribution of any samples, literature or other materials from a non-exhibiting company (one without a contract to exhibit) is expressly prohibited. No literature may be distributed outside of your booth. 

GOOD TASTE AND THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS: 
Show Management may require any exhibitor to make changes in his/her exhibit if, in Show Management’s opinion, the exhibit does not conform to the prevailing standards of good taste or interferes with the rights of other exhibitors. 

STORAGE: 
Fire regulations prohibit storing product, literature, empty packing containers or packing materials behind back drape. In most cases, however, exhibitors may store a limited supply of literature or product appropriately within the booth area, so long as these items do not impeded access to utility services, create a safety problem or look unsightly. 

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY 
All exhibit fixtures and components exceeding 12ft (3.66m) in height must have drawings available for review by Show Management, the installation and dismantling contractor, the exhibitor and governmental authority during the time the exhibit is being erected, exhibited and dismantled at the Show site. 

All exhibit displays should be designed and erected in a manner that will withstand normal contact or vibration caused by neighboring exhibitors, hall laborers, or installation/dismantling equipment, such as fork lifts. Displays should also be able to withstand moderate wind effects that may occur in the exhibit hall when freight doors are open. Refer to local building codes that regulate temporary structures. 

Exhibitors should ensure that any display fixtures such as tables, racks, or shelves are designed and installed properly to support the product or marketing materials to be displayed. 

FLAMMABLE & TOXIC MATERIALS 
All materials used in display construction or decorating must be made of fire retardant materials and be certified as flame retardant. Samples should also be available for testing. Materials that cannot be treated to meet the requirements should not be used. A flame-proofing certificate should be available for inspection. Exhibitors should be aware of local regulations regarding fire/safety and environment which must be adhered to. All open flames must be shut off after the Show closes each day. Exhibitors should dispose of any waste products they generate during the exhibition in accordance with guidelines established by the Environmental Protection Agency and the facility. 

VIDEO PROJECTION 
Exhibitors may use video projection in their own booth but not into public space or neighboring space. The height of the video projector may not exceed the maximum height for the booth space. 

UTILITY PORTS 
If your booth is not equipped with a utility port, access will be drawn from a neighboring booth, or if necessary, dropped from overhead. Conversely, utilities may be drawn from your booth for a neighboring booth even if you have not ordered electrical or plumbing connections. 

EARLY TEAR-DOWN PROHIBITED 
Attendees visiting the Show on the last day expect and deserve a full, robust line-up of exhibitors. Early tear-down, packing and/or leaving your booth unmanned is not permitted or approved for any exhibitor. If your company breaks down or leaves early, your participation in future shows will be in jeopardy. 

Adapted from IAEE the Guidelines for Display Rules & Regulations, 2019

Exhibit Design Regulations PDF

For our exhibitors' convenience, we have partnered with Freeman to provide the following services: booth furnishings, carpet, display labor, booth structure rigging, material handling, shipping, and cleaning.

All contracted exhibitors have direct access to the Freeman Online System for New England Restaurant & Bar Show 2025.
Click on the below link to access. 

• Freeman Online System
• Freeman Quick Facts
• Marshalling Yard Map & Directions

If you have any questions, please contact Penny Everett at Penny.Everett@ExpoDevCo.com

Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Notice and Agreement

Building Services provided by the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center include electricity, internet, water drain, sinks, compressed air, gas, security, ceiling rigging, lighting, and parking passes.

• Exhibitor Ordering Guide
• Electrical Pricing Sheet
• MCCA Fire Safety Rules and Regulations
• Online Exhibitor Ordering Link

Food & Beverage services provided by Levy include: Sampling authorization form for both food and/or alcohol, ice, hand sinks, and catering.

Notes:
Any Exhibitor that is sampling food and beverage products in their booth must complete the Levy Sampling Authorization Form.

Any Exhibitor that is preparing and/or handling food in their booth must order a hand sanitation sink.

• Food & Beverage Sampling Regulations and Authorization Request
• Sanitation Hand Sink Order Form
• Exhibitor Menu & Order Form (Coming Soon)
• Temporary Food Service Application
• Ice Order Form

Note: Any Exhibitor that is preparing food in their booth must complete the Temporary Food Service Application.

Please note that the primary contact for all contracted exhibitors was emailed a unique access link for the exhibitor registration portal to register all staff/booth personnel and lead retrieval orders. 

If this email was not received or it needs to be resent, please contact Penny Everett at Penny.Everett@ExpoDevCo.com

• Lead Retrieval Order Link