National Restaurant Association

Group aiming to lower swipe fees steals a page from the opposition's playbook

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 23, 2024

Restaurants and their allies argue that a bill intended to reduce processing charges would enhance data security, not undermine it.

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Leadership

Restaurants bring the industry's concerns to Congress

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 19, 2024

Nearly 600 operators made their case to lawmakers as part of the National Restaurant Association’s Public Affairs Conference.

Workforce

Franchisors ask Biden to pull the plug on a broadened joint-employer definition

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2024

Following a Senate vote to scuttle the new franchising standard, opponents are hoping to avert a presidential veto.

Leadership

National Restaurant Association expands its leadership team with 2 hires

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 18, 2024

Simultaneously, its personnel-development and educational arm has expanded its senior team.

Financing

What to expect out of restaurants in 2024

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2024

A Deeper Dive: The National Restaurant Association’s Hudson Riehle joins the podcast to discuss the group’s annual State of the Industry Report.

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Operations

5 jaw-dropping facts about the state of restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 09, 2024

Reality Check: This year's mother of all industry forecasts is packed with tidbits that are likely to surprise. Here are five we found in the National Restaurant Association's State of the Restaurant Industry report.

Consumer Trends

Restaurant sales expected to top $1T for the first time in 2024

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 06, 2024

But the National Restaurant Association projects in its annual State of the Industry Report, margins will be squeezed by high inflation.

Leadership

The National Restaurant Association's new chairman has a mission, and you're part of it

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 23, 2024

Jeff Lobdell, president of Michigan-based Restaurant Partners Management, believes that greater industry unity is key for restaurants to overcome the various issues they face.

Workforce