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NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

Vanessa Sink
Senior Director of Media Relations

Hannah Oliver
Director of Corporate Communications

Kristen Bennett
Advocacy Communications Manager

What Restaurants Need to Succeed: Immigration Reform, Competitive Swipe Fees, and Strong Trade Policy

February 19, 2026

The Association’s 2026 agenda advances three key solutions—immigration reform, the Credit Card Competition Act, and a strong USMCA renewal—to boost industry stability and long-term growth

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Persistent Cost Increases and Enduring Demand Will Shape the Restaurant Industry in 2026

February 12, 2026

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Federal Court Decides in Favor of Illinois Restaurant Industry Against Credit Card Companies and Banks

February 10, 2026

Federal court decision will save operator's money and will lay a path for additional states to pass similar laws

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