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The Kids' Menu Just Got an Upgrade—and a Search Bar
October 22, 2026Restaurant industry expands voluntary commitment to Kids LiveWell with new consumer website and 19 new brands -
Common Cents Act Clears Congress, Delivering Key Victory for Restaurant Operators
September 29, 2026Legislation provides certainty for consumers and business owners by addressing challenges created by penny phase out -
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.