National Restaurant Association
Recent News About National Restaurant Association
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The restaurant industry is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales and add over 200,000 new jobs in 2025, according to the National Restaurant Association's latest report.
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The National Restaurant Association has announced the upcoming retirement of Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the organization's Research and Knowledge Group.
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The National Restaurant Association has expressed its support for President Donald Trump's recent nominations for leadership positions within the Small Business Administration (SBA).
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More than 15.7 million individuals are employed in restaurants and foodservice outlets across the United States, positioning the industry as the nation's second-largest private sector employer.
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Today, Senator Ted Cruz introduced the No Tax on Tips Act of 2025, aiming to eliminate income tax on tips earned by servers and bartenders in the restaurant and foodservice industry.
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The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) have announced their leadership for 2025.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to exclude restaurant fees from its proposed "junk fees" ban, marking a significant win for the restaurant industry.
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This holiday season, restaurant gift cards are emerging as a popular choice among shoppers, according to a recent survey by the National Restaurant Association.
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Thanksgiving and the holiday season are approaching, prompting many to turn to restaurants or home-cooked meals.
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The U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas has overturned the 2024 changes to overtime regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
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The National Restaurant Association has unveiled its 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast, outlining the trends expected to influence restaurant menus in the coming year.
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The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement regarding the 2024 national election results and a Massachusetts ballot measure related to the tip credit.
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Washington D.C. – During a Committee on Education & the Workforce, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections hearing titled “Examining the Biden-Harris Attacks on Tipped Workers,” several industry experts expressed their support for the tip credit.
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Washington, D.C. – Sean Kennedy, executive vice president for Public Policy at the National Restaurant Association, released a statement on the introduction of the TIPS Act. The proposed legislation aims to end taxes on tips while also eliminating the tipped wage for servers and bartenders.
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Washington, D.C. – In over one million restaurants across the United States, employees are responsible for ensuring both a delightful dining experience and adherence to food safety protocols. Consistent food safety practices, such as those outlined in ServSafe® training, significantly reduce the likelihood of foodborne illness incidents.
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American Beverage Licensees (ABL) announced today that the National Restaurant Association has joined its associate membership program as a platinum member. This partnership will focus on issues such as food safety and responsible alcohol service education and training.
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The National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation have been honored with two 2024 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Power of Associations Awards.
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been granted a request to withdraw its appeal of the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Texas decision vacating the 2023 Joint Employer Rule. This development reinstates the long-established "direct and immediate" joint employer standard, offering clear guidance for foodservice employers and employees.
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Staff from the National Restaurant Association brought a pro-restaurant message to attendees of the Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and will share a similar message at the Democratic National Convention next month in Chicago.
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Washington, D.C. – The restaurant industry is projected to add 525,000 jobs for the summer season, according to the National Restaurant Association’s annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast. This marks the first time on record that demand has reached this level for two consecutive summers.