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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. -
National Restaurant Association Supports Passage of the Dignity Act of 2025
May 29, 2026The National Restaurant Association announced its support for the Dignity Act of 2025. -
National Restaurant Association Celebrates 250 Years of Shaping America’s Workforce Leaders
May 18, 2026America’s semiquincentennial anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the role restaurants have played in shaping the nation -
Obscure Government Regulator Steps in to Protect Credit Card Companies and Big Banks from Illinois Swipe Fee Law
April 29, 2026The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is attempting to invalidate an Illinois law that would make swipe fees a little more affordable for restaurant operators. -
Robin Repass named Executive Director of the Restaurant Law Center
April 28, 2026Robin Repass will lead the Restaurant Law Center as Executive Director and Chief Legal Counsel.