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Restaurant industry releases policy priorities: immigration reform, competitive swipe fees, and renew USMCA

These policy priorities impact restaurant owners everywhere by saving them money, increasing local tax bases, and relieving workforce strain.

3 months ago 6 minute read

Restaurant report forecasts persistent cost increases, enduring demand in 2026

America's restaurant industry is poised for a year of growth, though cautious household spending will continue to challenge operator margins.

4 months ago 6 minute read

National Restaurant Association unveils 2026 culinary forecast

The National Restaurant Association released its 2026 What's Hot Culinary Forecast, highlighting the trends set to shape America's menus.

7 months ago 4 minute read

NRA praises tariff removal on food and agriculture products

National Restaurant Association President & CEO Michelle Korsmo released a statement on how tariff removals affect restaurant operators.

7 months ago 3 minute read

NRA urges food and beverages to be exempted from tariffs

National Restaurant Association President & CEO Michelle Korsmo says tariffs will impact restaurant operators and consumers.

10 months ago 3 minute read

NRA: Off-premises dining more popular than ever

Nearly 75% of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premises—meaning that almost 3 out of 4 restaurant orders are taken to...

1 year ago 4 minute read

NRA report projects restaurant industry to grow in jobs, sales in 2025

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Driven by a positive economic environment and resilient consumer demand, the restaurant industry is...

1 year ago 6 minute read

NRA releases 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The National Restaurant Association’s 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast is here, revealing top trends...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Restaurant report shows tech expansion in foodservice

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Technology use in restaurants is accelerating, creating new touchpoints between restaurants and the consumers...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Restaurant industry forecasts record sales in 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Restaurants sales are forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion in sales this year, marking a...

2 years ago 7 minute read

NRA survey shows restaurants remain popular this holiday season

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With just a few weeks left in the year and the season of celebration...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Restaurant sales drop again in January

January marked the second month in a row that restaurant sales dropped from the previous month. According to data from...

4 years ago 1 minute read

National Restaurant Association names CEO

Washington, D.C. – The National Restaurant Association today announced the appointment of Michelle L. Korsmo as the Association’s President &...

4 years ago 5 minute read

2022 State of the Restaurant Industry Report shows far from normal

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the National Restaurant Association released its 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report,...

4 years ago 7 minute read

Restaurant industry hit hard by omicron variant, asking for government help

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The National Restaurant Association today released new survey data highlighting the devastating impact the...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Restaurant report shows success rebuilding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the National Restaurant Association released a mid-year supplement to the 2021 State of...

5 years ago 6 minute read

Restaurant industry survey shows rising fear of dining in

NRA letter to Congressional Leadership urges adequate funds to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —...

5 years ago 3 minute read

NRA’s State of the Restaurant Industry Report shows massive losses

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the National Restaurant Association released its 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report,...

5 years ago 8 minute read
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