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New Research Finds Restaurant Employees See Strong Career Opportunity, Satisfaction, and Lasting Value in Their Work
September 25, 2026The Made in Restaurants: Industry Careers in America report draws on national surveys of current restaurant employees, former restaurant employees, and adults who have never worked in the industry.
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National Restaurant Association Launches “Made in Restaurants” to Celebrate Industry’s Role in Building America
September 09, 2026The initiative highlights a reality often overlooked: restaurants do far more than serve meals. They are essential gathering places, economic powerhouses, career catalysts, and America's training ground. -
National Restaurant Association and ServSafe Launch 2026 National Food Safety Month Campaign
September 08, 2026Five weeks of practical resources help restaurant teams turn proven food safety practices into consistent, everyday habits -
National Restaurant Association Releases New Public Safety Guide to Help Restaurants be Always Ready
September 04, 2026Always Ready: Public Safety, is designed to help restaurant operators prepare for, manage, and recover from public safety incidents. -
Dr. Monica Parrish Trent Named Executive Director of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
August 27, 2026Dr. Trent will advance the Foundation's mission to empower people from all backgrounds with the training and education needed to succeed in the restaurant industry. -
Menu Transformation: Beverages Move from Add-Ons to Restaurant Growth Drivers
August 25, 2026The 2026 Restaurant Beverage Trends report finds consumers are seeking more choice, discovery, and beverage-focused experiences -
National Restaurant Association Names Walt Mullon Technology and Innovation Policy Director
August 25, 2026Mullon will help advance policy priorities related to emerging technologies and innovation that impact restaurant operators nationwide -
Solving the Penny Problem: National Restaurant Association Applauds House Passage of Federal Rounding Legislation
July 14, 2026The Common Cents Act delivers clarity, consistency, and protection for restaurant operators
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American Express and Resy, With National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, Launch New Restaurant Academy to Develop the Next Generation of Restaurant Leaders
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Dining is Leading America’s Summer Travel
June 30, 2026The National Restaurant Association 2026 Summer Travel and Dining report shows restaurants rank as travelers’ top vacation activity. -
Statement: Restaurant Industry Calls on DHS to Address TPS Workforce Disruptions Before July 1
June 29, 2026The National Restaurant Association today joined six state restaurant associations to petition the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address the workforce challenges restaurants face in complying with an impending July 1 work authorization expiration for their Haitian and Syrian workers who are in the United States on Temporary Protected Status (TPS). -
National Restaurant Association Calls on Congress to Establish a National Regulatory Framework for Hemp-Derived THC Beverages
June 17, 2026The Association requested Congress delay a federal ban on hemp-derived THC beverages and urged lawmakers to establish a clear regulatory framework that ensures consumer safety and supports restaurant operators serving these products.