FSR’s premier report, Rising Stars, will return in the September 2025 issue. But first we need your help to find the industry’s best and brightest!

If you or someone you know is at the top of their game, pushing the envelope, and on track to make an impact within the restaurant industry, we want to hear about them.

Rising Stars isn’t limited to chefs and restaurateurs, but can also include foodservice professionals in operations, beverage, marketing, technology, human resources, third-party partners, and more. 

The two requirements are that the individual work on the full-service side of the restaurant industry and be 39 years old or younger as of publication date (September 1, 2025).

The deadline is end of day Friday, June 20. Questions? Reach out to FSR editor Callie Evergreen at [email protected].

Check out our three most recent Rising Stars reports:

FSR’s Rising Stars

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Name of Restaurant or Company
Restaurant Location
Age (must be 39 years old or younger)
What Makes Nominee a Rising Star in the Restaurant Industry?
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