National Restaurant Association

Transforming Restaurant Recruitment and Retention 

In a new report, operators share how technology is helping to simplify and optimize the application and hiring process, enhancing recruitment and retention.
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State of the Restaurant Industry Report 2025

Get the latest trend forecast for industry sales, operations, workforce, and menus to inform business decisions for the year.
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2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast

Personal and planetary well-being, and a deeper exploration of Southeast Asian cuisines, are top trends for the coming year.
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News and Resources

The restaurant and foodservice industry changes rapidly. Stay informed about the latest issues impacting your business.

News and Resources

The restaurant and foodservice industry changes rapidly. Stay informed about the latest issues impacting your business.

Issues & Advocacy

The National Restaurant Association supports restaurants of every size at every level of government. As the nation's second-largest, private sector employer, our industry is uniquely impacted by some of the most important issues facing our country today.

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Join Kids LiveWell!

Kids LiveWell makes it easy for you to offer better-for-you meal options to parents dining with children in your restaurants. Explore the menu items that meet the latest nutrition criteria through this free marketing program.

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Always Ready: Foodborne Illness

The National Restaurant Association and ServSafe – created a one-two punch of preparation and training to support restaurant owners’ efforts to mitigate a foodborne illness crisis through continuous oversight and active management.

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Upcoming Events

Webinars, podcasts, industry events and conferences inform the specific interests of all restaurant industry professionals. Here’s what’s on deck.

Upcoming Events

Webinars, podcasts, industry events and conferences inform the specific interests of all restaurant industry professionals. Here’s what’s on deck.

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Webinars

Building the Next Generation of Leaders and Fostering Enthusiasm for the Restaurant Industry

Online

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MAY

14 - 16

Conferences

Marketing Executives Group (MEG)

Chicago, IL - Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

Marketers, join us in Chicago for a deep dive into the latest trends and strategies shaping the restaurant industry.

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MAY

15 - 17

Conferences

Supply Chain Expert Exchange Spring Conference

Chicago, IL - Swissotel

Connect with your restaurant supply chain peers May 15 - 16, 2025 in Chicago for the Supply Chain Expert Exchange Spring Conference!

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Press Releases

The latest news and information from the National Restaurant Association designed to help you operate a successful restaurant.

Press Releases

The latest news and information from the National Restaurant Association designed to help you operate a successful restaurant.

National Restaurant Association Statement on Trump Reciprocal Tariff Announcement

April 02, 2025

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National Restaurant Association Names Industry Icon Ted Fowler as 2025 Legends Award Winner

March 20, 2025

Ted Fowler has been chosen as the recipient of the 2025 Legends Award, recognizing his visionary leadership and his indelible mark on the industry.

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From Want Ad to Workforce: How Tech is Serving Up Faster Hiring and Longer Retention in Restaurants

March 18, 2025

The restaurant industry is turning to technology to revolutionize hiring and workforce management. This new Research Insights paper explores how AI, automation, and data analytics are reshaping hiring, training, and employee engagement.

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Transforming Restaurant Recruitment and Retention

In a new report, operators share how technology is helping to simplify and optimize the application and hiring process, enhancing recruitment and retention.

State of the Restaurant Industry Report 2025

Get the latest trend forecast for industry sales, operations, workforce, and menus to inform business decisions for the year.

2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast

Personal and planetary well-being, and a deeper exploration of Southeast Asian cuisines, are top trends for the coming year.

News and Resources

Issues & Advocacy

Join Kids LiveWell!

Always Ready: Foodborne Illness

Upcoming Events

Building the Next Generation of Leaders and Fostering Enthusiasm for the Restaurant Industry

Marketing Executives Group (MEG)

Supply Chain Expert Exchange Spring Conference

Press Releases

National Restaurant Association Statement on Trump Reciprocal Tariff Announcement

National Restaurant Association Names Industry Icon Ted Fowler as 2025 Legends Award Winner

From Want Ad to Workforce: How Tech is Serving Up Faster Hiring and Longer Retention in Restaurants

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