Policy Agenda | National Restaurant Association

Issues Impacting the Restaurant Industry

Swipe Fees

The restaurant industry urges Congress to help restaurant operators who are being squeezed by the credit card duopoly and big banks’ high credit card swipe fees.

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Tip Wage

In a fullservice restaurant, servers, customers, and operators all benefit from the tip credit. It maximizes server earnings, allows operators to hire ample waitstaff and keeps menu prices affordable.

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Tax Policy

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Workforce

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Joint Employer

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Natural Gas

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Regulatory Engagement

The Association works with federal agencies to ensure restaurants share unique stakeholder perspective on often-cumbersome regulations. Learn how we advocate to regulators.

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State & Local Advocacy

The Association engages with local governments so lawmakers can better understand the economic impact and contributions of restaurants in their areas. Discover how we advocate locally.

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Congressional Outreach

The Association provides Congress with unparalleled industry perspective and insight into policy proposals, economic trends and business conditions. See how we engage with Congress.

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