Restaurants Continue to Support Economic Recovery, though Outlook Remains Mixed
The economy added jobs in February at its strongest pace in three months, with restaurants continuing to make a solid…
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National Restaurant Association’s Kids LiveWell Program Reaches 42,000 Locations Nationwide
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, the National Restaurant Association announced today that its first-of-its-kind Kids LiveWell initiative has grown…
Thousands Of Elite High School Students Vying For Nearly $1 Million In Coveted Culinary And Restaurant Management Scholarships
State-level Competitions Across the Nation Put Foodservice Skills Training to the Test as Students Compete for Spots at National ProStart…
Restaurant Performance Index Edged Up in January Despite Sluggish Current Conditions
Customer traffic declined for the second consecutive month; Restaurant operators are more optimistic about sales and capital spending Driven by…
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Joins Business, Industry Groups To Advance Efforts To Close The “Skills Gap”
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has joined 20 other business organizations to share plans to ensure students and…
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Recognizes Darden Restaurants’ Commitment To Education And Professional Development
With $250,000 Philanthropic Gift, Darden Offers More than 75 Students and Educators Opportunities to Pursue Rewarding Careers through Scholarships The…
National Restaurant Association Statement on ACA Employer Mandate Final Rule
The National Restaurant Association today thanked the Obama Administration for extending transition relief to some employers impacted by the Affordable Care…
Restaurant Job Growth Hit an 18-Year High in 2013; Continued Gains Projected in 2014
Restaurants added jobs at a 3.7 percent rate in 2013, the strongest gain in 18 years. Restaurant industry job growth…
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Launches Project Taste Test
Video Series Serves up Advice and Life Lessons from the Industry’s Best to 95,000 ProStart Students The National Restaurant Association…
Restaurant Performance Index Declined in December as Sales and Customer Traffic Softened
Same-store sales remained positive despite lower customer traffic levels; Restaurant operators are generally optimistic about future business conditions As a…
Restaurant Job Growth Continues to Outpace Overall Economy by Two to One
The National Restaurant Association’s Chief Economist Bruce Grindy breaks down the latest jobs report. The economy appears to be gaining…
What’s Hot Culinary Forecast Predicts Locally Sourced Food as Top Restaurant Menu Trend of 2014
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) each year prepares its What’s Hot culinary forecast of menu trends for the coming year.…
Restaurant Performance Index Hit a Four-Month High in October
Fueled by stronger same-store sales and traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant…
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Recognizes Sodexo, Inc. For A Decade Of Generous Support
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today it received a $100,000 contribution from Sodexo, Inc. in support of…
Deadline Extended for National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Awards Nominations
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today that it has extended the deadline for accepting nominations for its…
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Announces Expansion Of ProStart Program To Pennsylvania
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today that Pennsylvania is the 48th state to join ProStart, a two-year…
Making Healthy Restaurant Choices Just Got Easier
Healthy Dining’s new mobile site offers 4,000+ ways to eat right during hectic holiday season Just in time for the…
79 Million Americans will Rely on Restaurants this Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday
New research from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) found that 33 million Americans will rely on restaurants for all or…
Restaurant Performance Index Declined in September Amid Dampened Sales and Customer Traffic Levels
As a result of softer sales and traffic levels and restaurant operators’ dampened outlook for the economy, the National Restaurant…
Restaurant Performance Index Edged Down in August Amid Fading Operator Expectations
Due to a softer outlook among restaurant operators for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance…
Call For Nominations Opens For National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Awards
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today it has begun accepting nominations for its 2014 “Restaurant Neighbor” and…
Registration Now Open for 2014 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event
The National Restaurant Association today opened attendee registration for its NRA Show 2014 and the International Wine, Spirits & Beer…
Restaurant Performance Index Remained Above 100 in July Despite Softer Sales and Traffic Levels
As a result of softer sales and traffic levels and restaurant operators’ dampened outlook for the economy, the National Restaurant…
Healthy Dining Expands Board of Directors to Bring Digital Engagement Expertise to the Dining Out Equation
Healthy Dining announces the appointment of a new Board Member, Jose Mallabo, to join the existing board of thought leaders…