<![CDATA[National Restaurant Association News]]> 72fdd7de-5c2f-435c-89d9-b7d938a47169 <![CDATA[NRA Show opens today]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 02:39:43 GMT acd57cdd-f609-4ae6-bfad-4ab87724a7f4 <![CDATA[Groupon-NRA offer best practices for daily deals success]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 17:13:16 GMT 10234947-e547-4f56-92be-7f8c46f9d0cf <![CDATA[Supply chain integral to brands’ success, CEOs say]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 15:11:30 GMT 8bb9bc28-174d-438f-90a7-223ea3bda8b6 <![CDATA[E-Verify a workable solution for industry, NRA tells Congress]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 18:15:19 GMT 79ab8cce-ff28-43bf-ae6b-9413d457ba73 <![CDATA[NRA, GuestMetrics partner to offer business intel solutions]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 17:37:19 GMT 4b29c88c-3807-42a2-b13f-9a2011806128 <![CDATA[NRA, digital media firm partner to build restaurants’ online presence]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:52:47 GMT c8fbd3aa-fdaa-4227-8b14-02fba649a09d <![CDATA[NRAMF to announce Hennessy/Hill awards Friday]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:05:49 GMT 133221fa-6c18-4c21-8a58-53c14a58dba0 <![CDATA[NRA launches HomeFoodSafety.com]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 14:56:17 GMT f74c4d3c-57fa-49f2-a9a9-06fe8e4da1ad <![CDATA[Study not accurate portrayal of sodium reduction efforts]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 19:33:17 GMT 9ae03867-3b9c-479a-bc9a-58211b5c153b <![CDATA[NRA launches cooking and baking certificates]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 18:22:45 GMT 4e6a970f-4c23-4c7d-8ed2-4bb294ebe76e <![CDATA[NRA, North American LED team up to offer energy-efficient lighting options]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 18:53:00 GMT f90e5043-4b7c-4179-b5be-c2f7acfcb74a <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Restaurant sales hit record high in April]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 16:05:29 GMT 76ad9f74-2980-4683-b293-6852b36223c2 <![CDATA[NRA urges House to repeal auto enroll mandate]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 19:29:55 GMT 44536766-1454-4cbc-95bb-a263d51c8d31 <![CDATA[Two states weigh additional health-care related fines for businesses]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 20:08:58 GMT a7d349ac-15df-49cd-91ea-202d9bb022a7 <![CDATA[Health-care notice language released]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 14:35:41 GMT 1d93e854-5d43-4b3d-9e5f-d8f48da00a30 <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Operators, consumers share low expectations for the economy]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 14:12:06 GMT 4c227123-fe2d-45a6-a60c-5128e5482d53 <![CDATA[NRA’s DeFife named a top lobbyist]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 19:44:38 GMT 83d5c418-bbdc-48f2-9a81-3f5125364470 <![CDATA[Appeals court strikes NLRB poster rule]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 18:15:40 GMT b87bdf50-a425-474a-8939-91a58a69c8f6 <![CDATA[NRA expert testifies on importance of tourism]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 17:27:40 GMT 94a040ff-271f-4e60-a38d-3eed13045280 <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Quickservice segment leads industry job growth]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 14:40:25 GMT a86625a9-4d41-446b-b6a7-7d173e97c8ea <![CDATA[Mother's Day restaurant meals on the menu for 80 million Americans]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 15:20:37 GMT df34a8a6-fcd5-433d-bad5-95acbdeadc2f <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Consumers' economic sentiment remains bleak despite job growth]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 15:50:19 GMT 7d95a899-5048-44fb-aa51-83ae48513ee3 <![CDATA[NRA celebrates success of 1st Kids Recipe Challenge]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 01:55:22 GMT d7284687-eb24-43dd-989c-ac29a70a79de <![CDATA[NRA: Federal energy policies increase food costs]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 18:40:46 GMT 5ce16fca-5278-4fd5-a975-9ab75917af1b <![CDATA[NRA board vice chairman testifies on health care law]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 18:58:05 GMT ffa2dd16-b8ec-4cb2-88c7-c4453b1db189 <![CDATA[Make your next guest your member of Congress]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 14:54:32 GMT 78eab005-e8f6-4881-96e9-74be4fb5665c <![CDATA[Survey indicates more support for E-Verify mandate]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:01:50 GMT 8f5d8684-cc63-4859-99c5-d8edc274a063 <![CDATA[Video: Same-store sales boost March RPI]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:57:19 GMT 1abf1fe4-5c4e-463d-9da1-863ecf02cdca <![CDATA[Positive same-store sales push RPI above 100 in March]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:47:54 GMT 9e2fee52-13b2-405f-aeed-03a3b47614e6 <![CDATA[Kids Recipe Challenge serves up winning foods]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:29:30 GMT 937a04e5-d3b3-404b-9c25-2062d1fe1030 <![CDATA[NRA responds to appeal of beverage ban ruling]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:59:45 GMT 10549a4b-9182-4889-8f77-44a3a864c0d9 <![CDATA[Deadline for new I-9 forms approaches]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:43:54 GMT c03851d7-9bb1-4e42-824c-576ae85c259f <![CDATA[ProStart offers head start]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:36:34 GMT 310797fa-e5dc-4d7e-872a-bdcb24fd9b81 <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: D.C., North Dakota lead restaurant job growth in 2012]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:13:59 GMT 44841db0-aa50-4d54-96e9-b404a46d212a <![CDATA[Health Care Knowledge Center to debut at NRA Show]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:10:57 GMT d07bd567-c122-4ffa-b7be-8ea2e30ad00f <![CDATA[Senators introduce depreciation bill]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:12:49 GMT cd0008ac-0633-4b5a-893f-268b96e059e7 <![CDATA[NRA seeks participants for 2013 Restaurant Industry Operations Survey]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:03:30 GMT 0f8900ad-86d4-4317-aab4-692b945a35fd <![CDATA[NRA, lawmakers meet on immigration reform]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:31:41 GMT 7eee251c-2744-4841-b44b-5ba586dd17db <![CDATA[NRA, restaurateurs ramp up sustainability efforts]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:19:17 GMT 421deb1a-280f-4ab6-9e10-28149cc9492f <![CDATA[Long journey to top for ProStart winners]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:43:16 GMT 9a949152-5cfe-473c-9504-bf88f70c288a <![CDATA[Operators find value in Public Affairs Conference]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:25:49 GMT 120a3dfe-5fe6-44d3-af00-57d14c0f30e0 <![CDATA[2 members of Congress tell of their restaurateur roots]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:20:46 GMT d30c7f50-9210-4c16-9182-549fbf89894a <![CDATA['I'm excited to come back next year']]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:24:39 GMT 10cdbfc2-666c-4de3-bf52-2b4c81a1902e <![CDATA[National ProStart Invitational underway]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:40:19 GMT fc8c5f87-8db4-4011-902f-000eea07d4dc <![CDATA[Restaurateurs recognized at NRAEF industry awards gala]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:59:33 GMT 27afd03a-85a8-4119-beed-bfd9d61a9b5a <![CDATA[‘You don’t have to be a big lobbyist’]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:35:56 GMT 14ea35be-b60a-48ef-aaa3-528608263563 <![CDATA[Bombing won’t keep Bostonians down, MRA chief Christie says]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:03:39 GMT 8d0b2f59-d576-450b-baec-88ca9394d39b <![CDATA[3rd Kids LiveWell Twitter party a success]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:45:45 GMT 6c4e0941-a3e8-4902-91b3-c2a08c772034 <![CDATA[Public Affairs Conference opens]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:25:49 GMT 55a07fa7-badb-4abd-abf1-e48c444a8018 <![CDATA[Details of immigration reform bill released]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:30:35 GMT 3540e94b-59eb-48af-9d94-2728f2aff67d <![CDATA[Kudos to Congress for taking on tax reform, NRA says]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:24:18 GMT bc8c2239-78f8-4d7c-917b-fe23c7434f02 <![CDATA[9 new companies join Kids LiveWell roster]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:55:27 GMT bdc5f525-92e4-40b1-82a3-513ba6f1d390 <![CDATA[House passes bill to limit NLRB operations]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:26:20 GMT c071c0b6-ad0d-4f9f-a7ff-9be157eddd05 <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Restaurant sales pick up in March]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:51:19 GMT 4d6e847a-0bbc-42c8-a6af-7848a916dd4a <![CDATA[Celeb chef Chauhan to promote ProStart on national book tour]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:15:44 GMT 9d6b2aeb-451c-4dd8-bbb0-5df4fda2640a <![CDATA[NRA applauds renewable fuel standard reform try]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:38:28 GMT b541f711-ab7f-44f1-ace5-7633f6ebe059 <![CDATA[NRA Show sessions to address sustainability]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:40:47 GMT acd0dad6-fcbe-48e5-afe7-114c0778409d <![CDATA[Sen. Shaheen to speak at Public Affairs conference]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:30:26 GMT 2d041401-2eed-43b0-aafb-31a79e9de205 <![CDATA[Industry leaders to headline MEG conference in Chicago]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:42:04 GMT fa46e244-c9c4-40ea-8796-e603206fdcbf <![CDATA[Georgia health czar seeks industry help to reduce child obesity]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:35:11 GMT 43ece75f-f1ac-4010-8105-d6cf748a460c <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Operators’ confidence in the economy is tenuous ]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:55:41 GMT a129103d-ace5-417c-b36c-f838a1007f5a <![CDATA[Corn crop a wait-and-see proposition, commodities expert says]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:48:44 GMT c85c4b28-a443-47cf-a603-e802ced0f0aa <![CDATA[NRA participates in sodium reduction forum]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:38:09 GMT 7c5a14e7-a9b2-475c-8032-3cc19e2943d8 <![CDATA[Georgia groups, officials fight child obesity problem]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:23:50 GMT 294bae42-f2b1-4d53-a9d6-7c47185b7e6f <![CDATA[New York City appeals beverage ban decision]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:33:28 GMT 7d1aaa9d-1520-4b9b-a2b6-f298abda6d74 <![CDATA[RPI slips in February amid softer sales, traffic]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:51:44 GMT c7fc0151-fbc6-4e04-a723-44f2eeff529e <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Ethnic flavors help spice up a healthful menu]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:33:27 GMT 848a3e0a-929d-4c13-aa16-c9fa1286faf2 <![CDATA[NRA announces Operator Innovations finalists]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:13:08 GMT e48ae0aa-e68c-42dd-b62c-28477100c56c <![CDATA[Video: Softer sales, traffic cause RPI to slip in February]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:44:10 GMT 4d337eb4-b1ee-4341-a803-ef5f0c7ef4d1 <![CDATA[Child obesity, menu labeling on agenda at nutrition study group meeting]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:53:09 GMT a07835d3-7c9e-482b-af9d-b34bee8e3311 <![CDATA[Calif. congressman McCarthy to speak at public affairs conference]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:50:20 GMT 56e9c73d-2c4c-439d-860d-59fb3b7baf09 <![CDATA[Potential New York City polystyrene foam ban could cost $100M a year]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1ac021b0-5c69-4284-b4a6-b2bfc0ba521a <![CDATA[Buffets are most sought-after menu for Easter Sunday]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:59:21 GMT 48fbeb83-cdc2-412f-bf4a-ec12fcee3549 <![CDATA[Could the delay of spring impact restaurant sales?]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:10:45 GMT 2546292e-37b0-4bca-a2b8-afe2247ac168 <![CDATA[NRA: No exemption of groceries, c-stores from menu labeling]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:44:17 GMT 964c979f-2723-47a9-852f-7973478f9204 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Enjoy your meals, but be mindful of portions]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:59:44 GMT c806b290-47a5-420a-9cba-3b47927fadd6 <![CDATA[Senate ensures food inspections will continue]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:29:47 GMT dcd36d38-4225-41a5-bdda-dda1ebb835cf <![CDATA[Buffalo Wild Wings receives responsible alcohol service program award]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:54:46 GMT e23dfcd6-fa78-4227-b270-ca10b3c21961 <![CDATA[NRA’s Sweeney: Don’t make it harder to hire employees]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:19:42 GMT e997c3b1-44da-47bb-8870-2fcee6be2953 <![CDATA[Eliminate auto-enrollment requirement, NRA urges]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:48:58 GMT 5d147463-7e4a-4b64-8884-4a63ef19b8e4 <![CDATA[New York City beverage ban appeal to be heard in June]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:17:33 GMT 9a53fcc7-d932-4892-9336-70ad93a8b116 <![CDATA[Fast casual conference set for May]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:48:22 GMT 113f720f-4671-49c9-acc0-0657883f4212 <![CDATA[NRA’s Sweeney talks nutrition at PHA conference]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:18:34 GMT 5c80bd22-427b-48f0-9e84-d78b92d7ddf1 <![CDATA[Same-store sales continue to rise]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:55:08 GMT 97e9f156-e3c3-452a-b921-47ce3d23b06e <![CDATA[Restaurateurs tell Senate minimum wage hike will hurt]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:20:55 GMT 99528ca2-0e48-4ada-9c9a-de3cdc26e95a <![CDATA[New NRA council to serve pizza operators]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:23:34 GMT 1e573780-e6ed-4ade-87d3-a9f6cb2c5b18 <![CDATA[Operator testifies before health subcommittee]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:04:42 GMT 397656e8-cc74-4b9c-b7b7-50c53f2f1ec7 <![CDATA[2013 FABI Awards reflect top industry trends]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:09:24 GMT 65d6bb37-63c2-4d3f-bab7-db85b8f9123b <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Restaurant sales dampened in January and February ]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:05:18 GMT 0c223150-d359-4a4f-8748-b31b73cf83d9 <![CDATA['You can go where ever you want in this industry']]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:25:32 GMT daffd939-f732-4456-b9c8-3d04bb36d190 <![CDATA[NRA’s Sweeney: Better child nutrition key to living well]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:19:32 GMT ec9794e1-9d08-4329-9001-a920afe69582 <![CDATA[Judge strikes down New York City beverage ban]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:05:56 GMT d592ce62-7af7-48da-a0df-a83c2d1ee78c <![CDATA[NRA to host Supply Chain Management conference]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:55:07 GMT f886f0b0-a498-4853-9b7e-1434706367e1 <![CDATA[Government issues new I-9 form]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:28:25 GMT 3d585779-eddb-40ee-b56d-0a0d4209e2e5 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Economy withstanding fiscal headwinds]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:59:25 GMT 348419a4-afaa-45ac-8b71-70072aaef088 <![CDATA['This is our chance to share our story']]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:12:56 GMT 77ef4edf-fdb8-4e7a-b8bc-965b7f230afc <![CDATA[Iowa association wins in PCI data security bill fight]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:50:03 GMT fd620e25-61de-4948-a3ef-edb7e23dfe18 <![CDATA[Pols offer minimum wage bill; NRA says now not time to raise labor costs]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:30:16 GMT 9e364574-b578-4653-a2d3-3800a1a4c1ba <![CDATA[NRA joins Iowa association in opposing state PCI data security bill]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:43:49 GMT 90e07c69-8b10-4f69-b376-3876f8d60172 <![CDATA[Political involvement eases political access]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:59:35 GMT c193a927-1eb2-41c3-8b4c-d8bcd2d67311 <![CDATA[USDA’s Vilsack talks sequester, inspector furlough concerns]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:55:31 GMT 9f3e65a3-2687-4ff4-bdd7-e6971b34a4ac <![CDATA[Duke University, NRA partner up on zero waste project]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:58:46 GMT b604ebaf-0862-4ced-beae-8550dc6d1125 <![CDATA[Video: January RPI hits 5-month high]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:26:13 GMT 02dc9bf4-93df-4b7b-944d-75d48fb29f72 <![CDATA[RPI hit 5-month high in January]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:25:42 GMT 30d94563-c2fb-4eff-9f1c-521f3dd178db <![CDATA[Immigration reform on track for 2013, NRA says]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:02:08 GMT 28a5a3e1-be65-451d-baca-b7aad8040489 <![CDATA[NRA honored for Kids LiveWell campaign]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:24:20 GMT af91a282-9f3b-4711-a175-b20f07dba046 <![CDATA[NRA, NRAEF name new board members, trustees]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:20:15 GMT fe638636-e747-43ba-b2bb-f50404c208b8 <![CDATA[Opportunity knocks throughout NRA chairman's career]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:53:58 GMT 95fefbfc-6c80-4adc-a1e8-17d411ea26da <![CDATA[Court notices sent in NRA-opposed swipe-fee settlement]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:10:20 GMT 0f454563-8240-4cff-b437-040002db15a3 <![CDATA[NRA announces 2013 Kitchen Innovation Awards recipients]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:05:48 GMT 74811a07-e900-4501-803e-c8b7fa79a274 <![CDATA[Video: Make sure your job applicants are work-ready on day one]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:27:33 GMT 5f1576f7-4a33-40ab-bfc9-12364a457cac <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Tips to support a healthy heart]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT 243f21ab-4500-4709-aa69-194a732a0716 <![CDATA[Labor Dept. issues new FMLA posters for March 8 deadline]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:03:09 GMT 108113e2-a68b-4a88-a1a7-2d20b617410a <![CDATA[Begala, Castellanos to address NRA political conference]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:25:09 GMT 21eb4c46-949a-45e4-933d-8216a51a5d82 <![CDATA[NRA dietitian speaks out against trans-fat ban]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:06:40 GMT a4497c98-4161-4df2-98fa-899ae3c5bd3e <![CDATA[NRA, others seek to delay New York soda ban]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:12:15 GMT 3c456812-87be-42a3-a129-c1bc54c13057 <![CDATA[Recycling all material beats polystyrene ban, FPI’s Dyer says]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:53:04 GMT c89dc9d3-c777-459f-9739-e93b0b7b10fc <![CDATA[Manhattan, San Francisco districts boast most restaurants]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:52:50 GMT 8a70832a-5dcc-453d-973b-5fe5b57702fa <![CDATA[Proposed polystyrene ban a concern, NRA says]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:34:44 GMT f99d758b-1f94-4f1f-b7eb-7ebc3aa0520e <![CDATA[Celebrity chefs to heat up World Culinary Showcase]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:21:59 GMT b94929da-d09d-42d5-9b7f-8da2117d6a00 <![CDATA[State ProStart competitions start]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:54:11 GMT b2a70aea-840e-4a01-89e0-350116206ca6 <![CDATA[Operators to increase customer-facing technology]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:07:46 GMT e137c7ca-40e6-4738-88a7-b113a2937e74 <![CDATA[Restaurateurs seek economic stability solutions]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:54:22 GMT 25928f74-c39e-4fd1-a0fb-6e2573dc7f5a <![CDATA[New America Works Here ad makes debut]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:57:41 GMT 92c1b497-29b1-4994-a0df-f23d45590d3b <![CDATA[Tip questions arise as tax season approaches]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:32:19 GMT 0c85d27f-d6f5-4d17-ad2d-0943afbc2298 <![CDATA[NRA expresses concern over revised tomato trade agreement ]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:08:23 GMT f94681ce-babc-45d1-aa1c-3058f51858f3 <![CDATA[Restaurants not required to serve allergen-free foods, Justice Department says]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:29:47 GMT e3d055a4-f7b8-47ed-b793-da1c939e179b <![CDATA[One-quarter of Americans dine out for Valentine's Day]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:34:04 GMT f10d89f9-cad4-4f37-8a31-00c3c5b2a52e <![CDATA[Celeb chef/TV personality Bourdain to host Restaurants Rock event]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:51:34 GMT 55df57ac-22d4-4c1d-9fed-a811c05bd7de <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Restaurant job growth hit 17-year high in 2012]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:54:43 GMT 1fce4038-0304-438a-9cec-d8a677906aeb <![CDATA[Education key to adopting sustainable practices, NRA’s DeFife says]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:56:30 GMT 10bc55b1-5ed8-4a2c-a465-388e1a995c7f <![CDATA[Energy Star expands commercial ice maker, dishwasher programs]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:48:09 GMT ac385eeb-dc26-4dab-ba8a-a5f1da8a59fb <![CDATA[Study: service, value keys to restaurant choice]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:07:33 GMT 810accdc-899b-4a16-a86b-bb6c29af00ca <![CDATA[Recipe Challenge to spotlight chefs' contributions to kids' menus]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:40:10 GMT 29a379dc-9412-4236-9ab1-26c883b93471 <![CDATA[Sweeney to speak on healthful choices for kids]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:45:00 GMT 1d984d47-0365-4068-a211-455ff94beb77 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Strong Q4 hiring buttresses weak GDP report]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:13:51 GMT d041c7ab-6452-4de8-b429-b571c88895a5 <![CDATA[Sustainable restaurateur McKerrow signs straw-free pledge]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:40:58 GMT 4f67c51b-754c-4a9f-adea-2e5cacbc60b7 <![CDATA[December RPI declines due to softer sales, traffic]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:54:18 GMT 4ad64efc-64a9-480e-b276-ca677c920fe2 <![CDATA[Video: RPI dips slightly in December]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:40:02 GMT ca75cc01-c375-454f-8330-1076426e8771 <![CDATA[Food-waste education key to composting’s success]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:46:38 GMT 15593195-e36f-426c-89a8-c6ecdc42a126 <![CDATA[Kellogg teams up with NRA to support Kids LiveWell program]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:33:30 GMT 2d97d28c-754f-4877-9599-7812a4f363e9 <![CDATA[Redesigned NRA website improves navigation, access to content]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:45:02 GMT 76f2a6a3-6038-4339-8382-da4caa2c168a <![CDATA[Credit card rule changes: More to surcharging than meets the eye]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:29:01 GMT 3c3c0492-23af-4736-bf39-ba5a2370bca1 <![CDATA[Delaware ProStart students serve governor's ball]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:26:00 GMT bf7e4b63-8c86-4686-9ed2-0c328234ab2a <![CDATA[Video: Five tips for kitchen cleaning and hygiene]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:12:54 GMT 637ff6f4-50f0-4956-92c0-76a85266fe68 <![CDATA[U.S. team heads to Bocuse d’Or]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:32:13 GMT 35162b23-1cdf-4b41-a462-e544611b8e9c <![CDATA[Labor Dept. to delay health-care notification rule]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:07:54 GMT 6811179f-a5e5-45da-8937-6dca16bce48a <![CDATA[Enforcement of New York City drink ban contested]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:48:53 GMT de23de3f-4775-4bb1-94a2-c2a4b9ce3397 <![CDATA[Forecast: Business conditions in 2012 were tough, but operators game for 2013]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:57:45 GMT 37ec31fe-f74f-47df-9497-e4791f82a7dd <![CDATA[5 NRA members named 'Best Companies to Work For']]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:54:57 GMT 59bbc95a-7f02-4da0-a980-647b8bdafaeb <![CDATA[Wage, sick leave, environmental issues top state agendas]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:56:59 GMT e37cb58f-71db-4c2d-9208-3e289953b810 <![CDATA[Operators eye more sustainable packaging]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:49:36 GMT 53eca745-077a-43f1-870b-7cb9912a6d25 <![CDATA[Commodity prices to keep rising]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:17:34 GMT 2ee5cbeb-dbac-4a17-8644-20516d09c1cf <![CDATA[Customers still seek value when dining out]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:43:21 GMT 879f174e-8636-43d6-b1a8-8e90e67ad17d <![CDATA[Officials delay trans fat ban]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:31:44 GMT 52bad186-2e30-4d10-828b-31f4e6bc1a97 <![CDATA[NRA CEO named to powerful people list]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:39:13 GMT 6babae97-4a5a-43e9-bcd0-8dfb9a7b92f1 <![CDATA[NRA to stay on top of farm bill to ensure dairy prices don’t rise]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:15:09 GMT a1b3383b-5cfb-4e45-8688-d2bf2a6190dc <![CDATA[NRA teams up with FDLI for Food Week 2013]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:03:06 GMT 4d58d159-0c06-495e-bea0-b3bffd862ebc <![CDATA[Parents more aware of kids’ nutrition away from home, studies find]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:51:00 GMT a710173b-eee9-4ef2-82fd-986402ff1810 <![CDATA[Beard House, Vermilion restaurant to hold cook-off]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:16:00 GMT 83e9f549-8faf-4725-b17f-5e6b63577c00 <![CDATA[New York to temporarily postpone drink ban fines]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:17:00 GMT 87050787-7612-465d-b81f-5969999197ef <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: With Kids Recipe Challenge, everyone wins]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:30:00 GMT 6af79be0-7123-46cc-be17-ce81662b4b6e <![CDATA[Survey: Debit reform has little impact on small bank, credit union revenues]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:43:00 GMT b817dcd8-d939-405e-ac03-f68e817e69c6 <![CDATA[Word of mouth, convenience, technology key to restaurant selection]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:58:00 GMT 64e282a1-7da3-48db-972b-ee228cd4a0d2 <![CDATA[Matt Walker joins NRA as VP of Government Affairs]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:18:00 GMT daf12d5d-b4dc-4483-bb45-20ec64dcf71c <![CDATA[FDA proposes new rules to food-safety act]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:10:00 GMT 7c1a845c-0c75-4989-96ef-9a3b4162f3e6 <![CDATA[IRS proposal, Q&A address health care rules for employers]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:36:00 GMT c42bb98d-d363-4e38-93d1-3907831dabb6 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Restaurant hiring finished strong in 2012]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:00:00 GMT 0a5b9b3f-7dc0-45da-8c1d-7087ad5d8119 <![CDATA[Bob Evans joins Kids LiveWell initiative]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:42:00 GMT e9f49e0a-6e7b-42c5-ac66-5e8c70271d3d <![CDATA[Fiscal deal offers some benefits to restaurateurs, NRA says]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:14:00 GMT b0969fd0-a44b-4188-9369-50243ec5a538 <![CDATA[Restaurant Performance Index improved in November, but remained below 100]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:10:00 GMT 08e85d44-6ac9-4264-a93e-2e68d436233d <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Make dining out during the holidays a healthy experience]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:04:29 GMT aac34ede-d6bb-4da2-864b-06c4995663c9 <![CDATA[Fundraising vet joins NRAEF]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:50:32 GMT 5ce55c87-b05c-4d8f-882a-65d73ff5b2ca <![CDATA[IRS moves standard mileage rate to 56.5 cents]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:52:10 GMT a3104eb6-b1f7-4e24-bc58-c750417327a8 <![CDATA[Repeat customers integral to success, study finds]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:52:37 GMT 3246714c-6426-4177-a31f-112aecedfd91 <![CDATA[IRS grants more time for some businesses to comply with service-charge reporting rule]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:31:08 GMT 5cb2d7ae-5b1a-4ce0-8d3c-208de392b931 <![CDATA[NRA, Technomic team up to offer adult beverage info]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:30:30 GMT 160a7577-3921-448f-a6d8-5b506b97386f <![CDATA[NRA, Technomic team up to offer adult beverage info]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:30:30 GMT ee5108e9-3988-4cd6-aef6-a7259b02252f <![CDATA[Total trans-fat ban in Chelsea, Mass., on tap]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:53:57 GMT fb2a2472-5fc4-4b27-8f32-9bb5ed083bcc <![CDATA[U.S.-Mexico talks on tomato prices continue]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:48:45 GMT efa743c4-9cc5-4451-8769-488e358411d8 <![CDATA[Report: Diners seek local foods, nutrition at restaurants]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:41:32 GMT d8484a56-c33b-48c9-ae20-0e28f5f5f0ae <![CDATA[NRAMF hosts forum for active servicemen and women]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:19:43 GMT 3aace0b6-315f-485e-9d60-aa6132bf5e97 <![CDATA[ProStart students have 'great hospitality careers ahead of them']]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:41:40 GMT 8c6eda8e-a501-4ee9-a695-88d1df408609 <![CDATA[NRA plays role in small-business green seminar]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:05:33 GMT 5c1e860a-c802-4003-b555-72799faeefe8 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist Video: Funny Food with Bill Wurtzel ]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:43:17 GMT 29285db4-b563-45a4-82df-ebc631ab404c <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Texas, North Dakota and Florida expected to lead the nation in restaurant sales growth]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:20:15 GMT c48943da-accc-45da-acd1-9425b2198e59 <![CDATA[Diners seek tableside technology, report says]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:58:17 GMT d3516b6c-d681-4279-acff-6d15ece8dde0 <![CDATA[SBA to operators: Get tax credits, deductions now]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:20:12 GMT 7d4107d4-b0aa-482b-baf9-ea0092984e81 <![CDATA[Video: Restaurant sales to exceed $660B in 2013]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:56:59 GMT c7eb759f-3388-48d3-8078-423cdd98f3c1 <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Restaurant job growth set to double overall economy in 2012]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:28:51 GMT 9fc11db5-57ed-4f4a-b1ed-115478744ad3 <![CDATA[NRA’s Sweeney honored for efforts to end child obesity]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:49:16 GMT 63028f77-f970-439e-ac63-6a21888ff02b <![CDATA[Association exec aims to expand advocacy work as lawmaker]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:59:08 GMT 21eabf45-0256-4cb3-931a-0d237aa78002 <![CDATA[Restaurant champion bids adieu to RAMW]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:51:36 GMT 59edcea2-c76a-4e5b-b782-21af66580135 <![CDATA[Restaurant industry will grow, outpace national job growth in 2013 despite sustained challenges]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:36:59 GMT d485cd90-565c-4011-848b-21c5dfa54e8b <![CDATA[Coffee surplus, lower prices a perk for operators]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:35:24 GMT 976587f4-3937-466c-9929-3ad27532fff3 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Tips for gluten free holiday restaurant dining]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:17:41 GMT dcb1caed-5dfe-48e1-99ff-540a10498b2d <![CDATA[ProStart scholarship winner hopes to open his own restaurant]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:27:56 GMT 9fdffcb2-2f22-4b29-a67d-a9ffdbea8bf4 <![CDATA[NRA research shows onsite barrel-aging as top drink menu trend for 2013]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:21:29 GMT 72c3b454-0db0-4509-92be-15fd66e7c4b1 <![CDATA[Local sourcing, healthful kids’ meals top NRA's What’s Hot in 2013 culinary forecast]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:11:41 GMT 937cf35e-5d81-4097-8be1-fb96379819ed <![CDATA[What’s Hot in 2013 culinary forecast predicts menu trends]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 23:52:47 GMT 26221f07-4973-4e49-9a80-b2134e6082b6 <![CDATA[Sustainability becoming standard, new report says]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:55:26 GMT af17b6eb-33a4-4841-9742-0ba449bc0821 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Economy expected to push forward in 2013 despite headwinds]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:08:40 GMT 4beb9031-d43f-4ca8-b6d4-0cb9a737434e <![CDATA[Hobart to offer $5K grant for best sustainability project]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:35:09 GMT 9fa5eb97-651c-403e-9145-c603507e1bcf <![CDATA[Video: Operators’ dampened outlook results in October RPI decline]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:10:46 GMT 0c028313-eba4-4ad0-843f-c0b979e46b29 <![CDATA[Restaurant Performance Index fell to lowest level in 14 months]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:21:04 GMT 18616918-c1ad-4031-8222-9e5a837429a1 <![CDATA[New allergy education group, FARE, grows from merger]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:18:04 GMT 528cccd5-ddcf-44b4-9048-0d03089524e6 <![CDATA[Study: Houston’s restaurants, hotels energize local economy]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:07:41 GMT c9945c43-b519-4fce-a0d9-615e2f738991 <![CDATA[NRA seeks nominations for Operator Innovations Awards]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:57:19 GMT 242e207a-a5dd-4608-b2d2-bd7cf353b690 <![CDATA[Congress must fix broken swipe-fee system, NRA’s DeFife says]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:20:56 GMT dbb07819-b9b5-4e1b-9708-b219c1082d72 <![CDATA[NRA’s Irby tapped as CFO of Year]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:52:57 GMT 5eceeb61-9912-424f-be1a-1dd9fa73e10a <![CDATA[Operators address composting, recycling challenges]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:05:29 GMT 561c4ebf-3f0a-4915-9d56-ec1dfb251186 <![CDATA[NRA to promote composting at national conference]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:25:43 GMT 66eb127b-1287-4a94-b99e-dba93685a523 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Tips for a calorie-friendly, gluten-free Thanksgiving ]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:40:23 GMT cfbaa530-7f86-4660-a6bc-d14dc671e5ab <![CDATA[NRA expresses disappointment with EPA decision on fuel standard]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:34:25 GMT 348f34eb-fb50-41a8-8b60-020828cc5055 <![CDATA[Kids LiveWell gets the Twitter party started]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:57:16 GMT a5ab3a03-41f3-4235-aa31-a1c8fd86e0a4 <![CDATA[[infographic] Know your holiday alcohol service]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:08:33 GMT 98157409-0612-4edf-9c7a-4c7529f341de <![CDATA[NRA unveils new ServSafe logo]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:03:54 GMT 4faa6a92-22fb-493f-84cf-34a998fc3e6a <![CDATA[Sysco recipe contest focuses on kids’ health]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:15:07 GMT 8f86d9ef-9370-4e57-8d41-736be1897a89 <![CDATA[States increase minimum wage rates]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:53:42 GMT 1e26eb1e-1ec2-4897-bc47-b02a357b5455 <![CDATA[ProStart gives airman a lift]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:41:13 GMT e2709f17-1364-4298-929c-df09057bb225 <![CDATA[Tax credit deadline for hiring vets nears]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:47:23 GMT 33f58163-c8d9-478c-87f8-4545f6e5c747 <![CDATA[Video: 6 Thanksgiving food safety tips]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:55:30 GMT 098cc0bd-9c6f-40e5-a45d-d5a473b18e7b <![CDATA[State associations name new leaders]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:22:58 GMT 9d10458d-53c6-49d2-bb12-ef12ce16d63c <![CDATA[Packaging summit: Collaboration key to improving recovery, sustainability efforts]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:28:47 GMT 95e8a34e-f70f-40c1-8dea-46bc1ad1bf8c <![CDATA['I'm really blessed to be here']]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:41:24 GMT 7e7945a5-5e54-4248-ac93-99f054b7e7b4 <![CDATA[NRA encourages participation in 2012 Economic Census]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:14:57 GMT cf12b484-b75f-4a18-9fdb-f70b29d589ad <![CDATA[Tips for restaurant insurance claims in hurricane's aftermath]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:55:25 GMT 772cac7d-0dfe-4dd3-802c-f41ea1c3ab55 <![CDATA[NRA applauds Fed’s effort to understand emerging payments]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:54:37 GMT b77c5194-e44d-44d4-829c-e9c9af36762c <![CDATA[Albuquerque, San Jose pass wage initiatives]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:50:59 GMT ef9aa60a-2943-4962-a250-e34ee013cba7 <![CDATA[Study: Consumers want healthful foods]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:45:13 GMT 93a8939a-ef73-4dcc-9f9d-0a71a50266b7 <![CDATA[NRA's Sweeney named awards finalist]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:36:52 GMT bd22db05-25c9-4d5a-bc39-fa4fc461425d <![CDATA[NRA files brief to oppose swipe-fee settlement]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:04:23 GMT c2806112-d3b0-4db7-81a8-0dcf92bfe6d6 <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: October jobs report exceeds expectations]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:29:43 GMT 6a4de49b-f699-491f-bbfa-58be18183d5a <![CDATA[Video: Softer sales, traffic result in September RPI decline]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:52:17 GMT 8ee940ed-b18b-411e-a97a-7979858affb2 <![CDATA[NRA’s DeFife named a top lobbyist in D.C.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:09:33 GMT eaa08209-2218-4661-ae6a-f5e045229dfc <![CDATA[Montana, Virginia approve ServSafe Alcohol training program ]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:38:00 GMT 99b4b06c-968a-4d8f-9b33-e83ad43e5bd0 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Tips to keep Halloween healthful]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:41:45 GMT 9b4c17ee-2b92-4361-bf07-18b7cda012d8 <![CDATA[RPI declines in September due to softer sales, traffic]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:58:19 GMT d549a633-288f-4d4f-9c8d-5dbef16a14f3 <![CDATA[Government offers help to ‘Sandy' victims]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:38:43 GMT aaffeef3-28b8-4d0a-b195-264a4c7fd357 <![CDATA[NRA marketing conference focuses on growing restaurants’ customer bases]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:03:19 GMT f97ee9b1-4115-44ef-ade1-cf9eeddb45db <![CDATA[Consumer trust in food supply key to industry’s success]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:28:34 GMT b2f53ff3-bbe7-478e-8c65-3d514c283101 <![CDATA[Healthy Chillers maker joins Kids LiveWell program]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:04:16 GMT 0d23916b-96c3-404b-8103-546c23c916cb <![CDATA[NRA’s Gibbons: Tourism improvements help industry]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:55:45 GMT 2fe1f169-6703-46ce-bacf-78b70a11553d <![CDATA[Tony Roma's racks up healthful kids' meals]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:28:07 GMT 232961b8-aa0c-4eca-af87-0a547a4c21cc <![CDATA[The rap on foodservice packaging recovery]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:58:43 GMT 25fe9d5f-cba3-42eb-b4fd-373a35be218f <![CDATA[D.C. pols talk possible beverage ban]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:47:09 GMT 58cf6603-ac36-4a1c-a890-dbc56dd64eb6 <![CDATA[Restaurateurs: Make informed decisions; vote]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:48:23 GMT 223f6b96-62fb-40de-85a4-d0683f660c14 <![CDATA[Suit settlement won't fix broken swipe-fee system]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:18:40 GMT 22c45c21-cae3-40a5-ab4f-503ca6e99e14 <![CDATA[Proposed revisions to I-9 helpful, but more info needed]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:53:12 GMT 26f4cc86-849f-4512-a9a6-5e187a740eab <![CDATA[NRA seeks applicants for 2013 Faces of Diversity Award]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:52:12 GMT 14311087-aa1e-4fff-ad90-270226da0b23 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Get hooked on seafood]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:25:44 GMT b1568603-1c8b-4c37-86c0-25e12184cd9a <![CDATA[Salad days: Garden Fresh dishes up kid nutrition]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:32:22 GMT 5fcc46ff-7d26-4d8f-83a4-f64f1fd3bff8 <![CDATA[Six states announce new minimum wage rates for 2013]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:40:46 GMT cbbec3c9-a9ab-4d6d-90b6-f7ef45dc248f <![CDATA[NRA invites restaurants, patrons to share examples of philanthropy]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:59:47 GMT f501957f-a354-4980-a675-1d3f6e32468d <![CDATA[Emerging issues, social responsibility take center stage at supply chain summit]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:56:04 GMT 4edaa817-2068-43e3-8623-755c2531289d <![CDATA[Majority of named plaintiffs oppose interchange settlement]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:20:26 GMT cfd97c12-0ba1-469d-9532-3e2c4354df9d <![CDATA[Fast casual sub-segments to watch]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:07:43 GMT bbe97f95-7f73-4f09-a7d6-53d83262eefc <![CDATA[NRA joins NYC beverage ban lawsuit]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:52:55 GMT 08e9447a-7353-460d-834e-5b776cb4f2b2 <![CDATA[Tomatoes could be hot potato for industry]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:07:41 GMT 6ad618de-0e6a-4126-9fce-189811ba33a2 <![CDATA[NRA, FPI to host packaging recovery summit]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:44:37 GMT c574e085-5f9d-4f0b-95f5-aa6bbd1bd95a <![CDATA[New ADA toolkit offers compliance tips for restaurateurs]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:14:56 GMT 00b3bb19-8113-424c-b852-34686292c021 <![CDATA[Food allergy conference on tap for restaurateurs]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:34:54 GMT 9c5ca51e-2db8-4390-bbdd-b228e4cfd414 <![CDATA[Black Bear Diner: On the prowl to provide better nutrition]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:53:20 GMT b6e5ae80-2efa-4f1a-8f25-def02663839c <![CDATA[NRA continues fight against Renewable Fuel Standard]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:43:35 GMT 4775baee-5829-4d36-998b-6dfc013a29eb <![CDATA[NRA, USCC partner to raise sustainability awareness]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:47:09 GMT c3049321-3808-4a28-8fd0-62f8d977550d <![CDATA[NRA's first fast casual conference draws more than 100]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:30:30 GMT 9f6c6fbe-7928-4a1f-9d01-2aa268631664 <![CDATA[Contest to challenge restaurateurs' best kids’ menu ideas]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:18:43 GMT e8dcc2cb-5603-4dd4-92fa-3bb0be084a87 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: September jobs report provides mixed signals for the economy]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:48:27 GMT 4ea75d76-0481-42ef-b411-3b813dd66dfa <![CDATA[Chili’s: Peppering kids’ menu with healthful items]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:19:49 GMT adeb9cfc-5793-40e0-aceb-61d8686613d0 <![CDATA[NRA files comments on health care guidance]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:59:56 GMT 00933592-5044-4962-a98d-8f5c4f33c0ba <![CDATA[Beverage ban group still adding NYC members]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:30:37 GMT 662e82f8-6620-400f-a168-96a7871373fc <![CDATA[Video: Incorporate more whole grains into menus ]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:08:23 GMT 36a334e5-96e1-4bb7-b535-b918bee3c24c <![CDATA[NRA offers new toolkit on ADA compliance]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:18:46 GMT 4bec63d4-f5ba-450c-b3ca-cebe28c195ff <![CDATA[Passage of swipe-fee reforms a success, NRA says]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:47:53 GMT b273bb02-2726-405a-8336-b88fc8b15b39 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Food safety tips for your next tailgate]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:47:16 GMT f8de4c69-000a-4a6e-98d3-289b9f82a4b9 <![CDATA[NRA Show to stay in Chicago through 2021]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:48:04 GMT fc403c3a-a4ec-48de-afca-3a57c86850bd <![CDATA[Clyde’s applauds hand-washing champs]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:12:35 GMT fa929e2c-7355-4bc1-8d17-222b7472e339 <![CDATA[Stronger sales, traffic bolster August RPI]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:16:06 GMT 2ee7edd8-745f-48d6-a344-07e6bc9b10e6 <![CDATA[Commerce Department appoints industry members to tourism board]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:56:27 GMT e31936f7-b232-4fcc-9074-b82e24273e50 <![CDATA[Silver Diner goes for gold with healthful kids’ meals]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:43:20 GMT 03fd2922-2069-4b09-90f5-313d15aa1c97 <![CDATA[5 weeks of food-safety training resources available]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:17:12 GMT 2bdfaba1-8658-429d-95fa-9c8d9789bc02 <![CDATA[NRA offers new ADA toolkit for restaurateurs]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:58:30 GMT 4b633943-0d0c-4760-b85f-ddf2d42864d0 <![CDATA[Goal to grow U.S. tourism succeeding, report says]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:46:40 GMT 2d2ed73b-c458-49a9-aa5c-ff8b084d2126 <![CDATA[NRA opposes proposed swipe-fee settlement agreement]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:14:31 GMT 69d59271-d67c-41d6-9f6f-4bc8d040b1a2 <![CDATA[Subway event raises $330K for American Diabetes Association]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:18:15 GMT 914b527f-33a8-4d5b-bd0b-c35a3bc29987 <![CDATA[Video: Chefs demo top food safety tips]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:17:28 GMT 8beb6e0d-09f8-4df9-b8c8-0fa79a39d67e <![CDATA[More than 82,000 applications submitted under new immigration initiative]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:43:34 GMT 3b4014c3-5dca-4318-9d47-0389d05f0bba <![CDATA[Paid-sick-leave mandate unlikely on Orange County (Fla.) ballot]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:21:31 GMT 1ced8ad9-780c-4491-9638-1ffc5ebfdbe7 <![CDATA[NRA pushes for 15-year depreciation schedule]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:47:21 GMT 240abdd5-474a-4930-8ac7-1df4b917fd71 <![CDATA[Congress extends E-Verify for three years]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:11:56 GMT 83435346-3a51-4950-b080-907c6c2d5a7f <![CDATA[Kids LiveWell media relations recognized by PR Daily and PR News]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:09:57 GMT c3a77b83-27f0-4cd0-a654-4bee78822ff9 <![CDATA[NM Supreme Court orders minimum wage question on ballot]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:19:36 GMT 1af436d5-f2a7-4da5-b47e-1ab7c2e46c8c <![CDATA[James Beard dinner to create awareness of female leadership roles in industry]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:04:32 GMT 28d2a3ef-a345-44f5-afdb-e4a265b3f702 <![CDATA[Drinks ban passes in NYC; industry vows to fight on]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:50:39 GMT 264b5f3e-a808-4748-9a04-86070e2a10e1 <![CDATA[McDonald’s serves up more nutrition information]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:41:08 GMT b3343494-cc80-40df-a24c-97598d986c18 <![CDATA[Quaker Steak & Lube: On the healthful fast track]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:22:46 GMT c9f7cdaf-7d0e-449a-bd62-4323388b36e9 <![CDATA[Business groups call for action on taxes, budget]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:20:17 GMT e30d20f8-b621-47e0-8a01-ded769fb7e6e <![CDATA[Lawyers answer employers’ immigration questions]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:42:54 GMT 5f3d0a0d-cbaf-40f2-8ac5-be65018046cc <![CDATA[NRA says NYC drinks ban is confusion in a cup]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:53:55 GMT 228e5b47-53e1-4027-a1c2-cb42eab0938e <![CDATA[SOS plates up annual Dine Out to end kid hunger]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:40:51 GMT 08b6d304-fe40-4649-87fe-8c28c0fda127 <![CDATA[NRA’s Sweeney to Democrats: Industry integral to job creation]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:19:44 GMT 44cc1cfd-0bab-4b16-9809-518831b4b287 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Restaurants on pace to post strongest job growth in eight years]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:03:36 GMT b379290a-8353-4672-9e94-37091d8b4ecf <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: School meals make the grade]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:22:18 GMT b140426d-29ad-4c34-b984-a2192404545e <![CDATA[Missouri groups drop bid to put wage hike on ballot]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:47:11 GMT e1d5242e-9f10-4a92-b555-2e66b89591b4 <![CDATA[Federal agencies issue more guidance on health care law]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:09:41 GMT 7c4885c7-2866-451b-992b-cd19535120ad <![CDATA[Last week of National Food Safety Month addresses food allergens]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:56:36 GMT 5f4dfc93-3afd-4884-a6e4-5888e0c706fe <![CDATA[Prevent cross-contamination during storage, preparation and cooking]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:36:46 GMT 6f7c5f79-555a-45dd-8d24-f2c87355b534 <![CDATA[Cleaning, sanitizing highlighted during National Food Safety Month]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:27:33 GMT 519985bd-ebd0-40ed-b5f8-b34f96b72227 <![CDATA[Handwashing key to preventing cross-contamination]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:05:47 GMT 9fc4aaf1-4508-4c5c-acc7-1fe212c8705f <![CDATA[First week of National Food Safety Month focuses on personal hygiene]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:43:54 GMT 75181f27-07f5-4e50-8288-c248454acf05 <![CDATA[Video: Uncertainty over future business conditions dampens RPI]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:11:40 GMT 3836469e-23e7-4979-af22-f31c3a46e8fe <![CDATA[Ground Round: Beefing up healthful meals for kids]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:32:54 GMT 74e5870d-8fdb-4231-a195-909d2e7d1c14 <![CDATA[Uncertainty over future business conditions dampens RPI]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:08:26 GMT 7ef0868e-e74b-4fdd-a33a-5838adeb2226 <![CDATA[[infographic] How safe is your kitchen?]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:13:33 GMT 52f6afe2-70b4-433e-83dc-e65b70544162 <![CDATA[NRA takes America Works Here campaign to conventions]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:10:26 GMT 09fe6581-b2f2-41a3-826f-3f4c9a523a88 <![CDATA[Albuquerque voters could face minimum-wage ballot question]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:58:58 GMT a02d08db-0135-4faa-b014-e19f2eaab2bb <![CDATA[NRA kicks off National Food Safety Month]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:57:46 GMT 1205f771-a582-419b-b07d-b05ebf80e10e <![CDATA[Industry's growth has big impact on economy, Sweeney tells RNC attendees ]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:57:53 GMT 75ac6e66-50e7-4c81-ba70-1d0455dd4f67 <![CDATA[Hurricane preparedness tips for restaurants issued]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:27:36 GMT b9a3304f-5a40-4c63-aee3-2e1206123264 <![CDATA[Comments due Sept. 26 on new domain names]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:15:00 GMT 6bf23e3a-d8ad-4015-a7d1-34258198767c <![CDATA[Opposition to beverage ban continues to grow]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:18:12 GMT 42e4a3b9-9167-4101-ab2f-5c8abd92d978 <![CDATA[Gallup poll confirms Americans view restaurants in positive light]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:26:58 GMT 1d64e928-42f1-4079-a33f-1d0773e271f6 <![CDATA[Dwindling corn supply, high feed prices leading to protein cutback]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:14:54 GMT cea45188-e460-4b75-b849-57de3c46cccc <![CDATA[Extreme Pita: Plating up good nutrition, creativity for kids]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:03:46 GMT e9dfbac5-9016-4515-a3cd-65a57ae74b99 <![CDATA[Convention-bound: NRA activities aim to raise industry profile]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:09:05 GMT c76378ef-be05-436d-938b-f17fd1437362 <![CDATA[White House implements new policy on young immigrants]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:23:02 GMT 62cefe8a-d20e-4cb3-b79d-4ac9ab320c97 <![CDATA[Food Service Technology Center celebrates 25th anniversary]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:10:24 GMT 82b80586-56b8-44c0-8e52-86ae8db57aaf <![CDATA[New Jersey revamps gift-card law]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:53:06 GMT 7441f83a-755e-47dc-98f0-e76203c0db12 <![CDATA[Hunger-relief group celebrates milestone 20th anniversary]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:50:44 GMT 1fe450c6-e6de-41f0-85d5-b6b75711ed0c <![CDATA[Brinker’s Parsley: Supply chain critical to success]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:38:49 GMT 3194a2a0-1ed1-4c7e-ad3f-f55c9d3f0570 <![CDATA[NRA asks EPA to waive ethanol production mandate]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:30:21 GMT 575d1df9-65b7-4a21-b7d5-e48c5d13abb9 <![CDATA[Seattle paid-sick-leave mandate to take effect Sept. 1]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:10:08 GMT bb4b8634-ba28-48af-ad30-9aef74c4d03c <![CDATA[State action slows on immigration reform ]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:04:54 GMT cebd1e4e-3c79-49af-a5ba-72ec5db61be9 <![CDATA[Rustic Idaho restaurant wants clients to feel good about kids' menu choices]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:52:07 GMT fbb42068-52e7-4567-b86c-eac4b3d59a9d <![CDATA[Ethanol could fuel debate as corn production declines]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:37:39 GMT 56864839-e492-43ec-8455-a615cd0df6a0 <![CDATA[Federal government to keep per-diem rates at 2012 levels]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:40:24 GMT b4c0ae74-3338-483d-9733-5a166c1ef885 <![CDATA[Missouri unlikely to put minimum-wage question on ballot]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:37:29 GMT 22a9d1fa-3666-4766-8ba3-2db4c7ad4403 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Protein essential for active bodies]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:39:50 GMT fc0b8220-2691-4d60-937b-cca9a40c9d85 <![CDATA[NRA, industry partners seek to reduce food waste]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:14:10 GMT 3364e7ea-74f0-409e-851f-5e7364e2394e <![CDATA[Beverage ban coalition: Mandate a taste of things to come]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:08:24 GMT e2bb4da6-b5fb-4c84-8fbf-203a1d5d27b2 <![CDATA[4 tips to engage employees in the election process]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:27:22 GMT 7af86aeb-dc9d-4894-9107-c471cc9c2909 <![CDATA[Drought may have long-term impact on wholesale food, menu prices ]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:56:23 GMT 235ac341-3fbf-4c62-be83-39b03d342b7c <![CDATA[FLSA lawsuits reach record numbers]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:05:24 GMT afac037d-fe3a-4201-9ddf-45931ecbb467 <![CDATA[Restaurants serve up fryer oil for retail biofuel station]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:27:09 GMT 421daedf-a8fc-45c9-8bf4-a35fbc7e97a3 <![CDATA[Mississippi group wins MarketMaker’s innovation award]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:40:39 GMT 4da31eeb-a49e-4534-96d5-2325f91c5c83 <![CDATA[Courting young customers with healthful options]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:44:23 GMT 4de76ca1-b568-48de-9d19-d99d9f3642ba <![CDATA[NLRB ambush-election rule still invalid, judge affirms]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:59:20 GMT b7afd40f-e0ab-4709-92bd-0b2f836fc7de <![CDATA[Food safety experts: Play ‘safe’ and thrive]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:30:13 GMT 23082496-3954-41c2-a6be-03dd787a06ba <![CDATA[San Jose, Calif., citizens to vote on $10 minimum wage]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:51:51 GMT 33daad55-1f9d-4a85-9d4a-c9a18d5b6e08 <![CDATA[NRA showcases Kids LiveWell at BlogHer ‘12]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:52:48 GMT c3bde1c7-072f-481c-b740-2b94283b2f56 <![CDATA[NRA expands food safety education commitment in China]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:33:55 GMT 188f40ec-0ac2-46a3-bfaa-5f7f5fc92000 <![CDATA[Louisville council heads to menu-labeling vote]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:07:14 GMT 2d254995-6767-44f6-bae3-b902dc589a8d <![CDATA[Job fair for military vets on tap in Georgia]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:32:07 GMT 6e673df7-fbad-4d1b-94ec-5dd8ec4721e5 <![CDATA[Texas restaurateur: ‘Nutrition is part of our family heritage’]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:45:50 GMT 0b640401-b1a8-48e1-bf57-54b44f8be6b5 <![CDATA[NRA asks Congress to extend lower tax rates]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:31:36 GMT 096f1625-51b2-44cd-889d-0db9734f35db <![CDATA[Video: June RPI shows improved current conditions but softer outlook]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:13:23 GMT 71cdde08-8368-4ac0-8b67-5c9ee555b9a7 <![CDATA[June RPI: Improved current conditions but softer outlook]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:06:35 GMT 229fbd49-5680-4e0a-8eae-acbbd271fd25 <![CDATA[New York City Council members oppose beverage ban]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:44:14 GMT daf5a06b-3542-46a1-a2cc-791558f36ac4 <![CDATA[NRA chair Mallet keynotes produce conference]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:43:10 GMT 79cf5968-920a-466d-b24e-ef99498eb5b2 <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Restaurant job growth outpacing economy in 35 states]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:32:55 GMT c2cbf458-2c64-44c1-805f-7d65826a51f8 <![CDATA[NRA urges action on estate tax]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:02:21 GMT 2bea985b-4dd2-4697-86b2-fc0806c56ace <![CDATA[Details under review in swipe-fee antitrust case]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:59:15 GMT f2002e3f-c715-4f23-b2a6-4bea9439b8e9 <![CDATA[Fund to help Red Robin victims of Colorado shooting]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:40:35 GMT 3d54d9ca-955a-4597-b78c-d466e985fdf1 <![CDATA[Food Network casting former military chefs]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:13:39 GMT fcdc4d1f-6e25-4400-9910-b74c11634329 <![CDATA[NRA launches new ServSafe Manager Online Course]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:33:39 GMT 40b233b6-c9c7-49eb-9b0c-25c7847fbbc0 <![CDATA[Dunkin' Donuts: NYC beverage ban will affect business]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:16:46 GMT 0379a83b-f405-4178-8d6f-48e883feafc9 <![CDATA[ProStart students meet policy-makers]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:21:53 GMT 3584e926-1fc4-47f7-83f7-fb243cadda88 <![CDATA[NRA testifies against NYC beverage ban]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:59:30 GMT e905e7a5-c2ec-4cf7-b0d2-87d60ae8f721 <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association surpasses 5 million ServSafe certifications]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:59:54 GMT 148de19a-0fd2-4667-94f8-7e73fd8bb120 <![CDATA[New Yorkers fight ban, rally for beverage choice at City Hall]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:06:24 GMT 3f5f79bd-39c0-4de4-8e10-9c23a97cad2a <![CDATA[Joe's Crab Shack promotes health, fitness through Kids LiveWell]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:57:26 GMT da159019-760a-4d94-8b4e-9795a09f445d <![CDATA[NRA focuses on career opportunities for military personnel, veterans]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:57:56 GMT 439312bb-4b45-4f1b-8fe2-8227e25eb23b <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Berries are good for you and your menus]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:26:56 GMT ca7005dc-201b-4563-a1c9-5d8c70db0e2e <![CDATA[Plan now for health care law, experts say]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:54:53 GMT 432a80e4-4fa8-490c-b96a-dde062e1f5ee <![CDATA[Beverage ban coalition to hold New York City speak-out]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:00:09 GMT 21c4f9ec-8f47-476a-9586-6265d0998f5b <![CDATA[Stay on top of commodities updates, supply chain experts say]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:55:00 GMT faf3c661-9167-4c24-8322-1b45a1194d17 <![CDATA[Thousands of NYers sign petition opposing soda ban]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:29:35 GMT f66b4b06-4972-480e-8c9f-d69ba28e1ac7 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Restaurant industry adds most locations since 2007]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:16:31 GMT 0e51cd0e-52ee-4429-8df7-2583364e758b <![CDATA[Kids LiveWell media relations recognized]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:26:01 GMT 061f618a-5fe7-42a3-a892-8b595314b4bb <![CDATA[Health Care Watch: We must tell our stories]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:19:24 GMT 46974551-5bf5-4ad1-ae82-d80d836aecf1 <![CDATA[Kids LiveWell gives guests control, choices, customization]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:38:18 GMT 8184733d-2b3a-4553-904b-194df082de21 <![CDATA[NRA’s Sweeney announces plans for new kids’ nutrition contest]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:01:33 GMT e7e8b485-d4cf-4b9f-b464-40faa3ce36ae <![CDATA[Restaurant associations take action on behalf of workforce]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:54:50 GMT d6b7e04a-61f6-4aef-bfe5-e31ed5c64cb9 <![CDATA[What you need to know about the health care law]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:57:58 GMT 9bdc9c9f-36ec-4230-b66e-c791a43fd8a7 <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association marks 1st anniversary of Kids LiveWell]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:53:11 GMT 2b82f65a-081d-4ad4-a518-0d56a6e427fd <![CDATA[NRA commends House vote on health-law repeal, urges Congress to focus on lowering cost of health care coverage]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:09:39 GMT 8f4bc9f1-ad18-44a6-ae6e-adc59ed06af1 <![CDATA[Five food safety tips for summer grilling]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:16:11 GMT 0b18fd58-ac4f-4e5b-876e-bee81fd52ab8 <![CDATA[[infographic] Five food safety tips for summer grilling]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:56:10 GMT 34da85f4-af12-4c7b-9c8d-fb4e93afb2bc <![CDATA[Commodities expert: Corn woes could affect feed prices, protein supply]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:25:45 GMT fb0d61ff-3011-4524-a316-29cb2e04745c <![CDATA[Health care law's mandates, uncertainty hurt job creation, NRA says]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:26:10 GMT 23951e96-0b67-4a84-8d85-df4796fc0812 <![CDATA[NRA, NYSRA work with coalition to defeat soda ban]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:56:21 GMT 424f7991-7b02-405b-aba0-61b3562bab88 <![CDATA[Video: Ask the Nutritionist: Stay hydrated while you exercise]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:06:35 GMT 730fe2e9-39a1-46ba-aba4-8340ffe5e5b9 <![CDATA[CEOs address importance of supply-chain management]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:52:19 GMT 9ae54b0b-5339-4cfe-b724-fe55af1d9a80 <![CDATA[Restaurant job growth outpaces overall job growth rate by two to one, NRA reports]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:31:37 GMT 2495df30-e6c4-4759-90c4-744b150565c3 <![CDATA[NRA to Congress: Curb ADA lawsuit abuse]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:07:36 GMT 2286ff43-d343-4d6d-b179-b4a1b1daae84 <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association, DigitalCoco partner on social media solutions]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:55:48 GMT b402d099-c264-4d5d-95f7-5b2b78f8b294 <![CDATA[ProStart champs visit nation’s capital]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:46:18 GMT fd2438d0-d2e4-4321-9c41-3eafbf8bb53f <![CDATA[Will cherry cobbler replace green Jell-O as popular Utah specialty?]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:45:47 GMT d7f00ffd-ec17-477c-b3af-959feef2da74 <![CDATA[Health Care Watch: What the SCOTUS ruling means for you]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:18:32 GMT af9f58ee-1eed-4755-8d97-0c35889c52cf <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association unveils new branding initiative, logo]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:22:29 GMT 79f3d4a5-9328-4eb9-9a91-5c0cb1f76d2a <![CDATA[Video: RPI remains above 100, reflects positive sales]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:20:21 GMT 4d076673-4812-45fe-9926-37690588e7d2 <![CDATA[Health care law: compliance efforts move forward]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:00:20 GMT 8c8e230f-37a4-40c4-af78-e8095de45b4f <![CDATA[May Restaurant Performance Index reflects continued positive sales]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:54:37 GMT 887c2136-7141-4c78-8774-74db047d00a7 <![CDATA[Mallet talks NRA’s goals, importance of partnership at Pennsylvania state event]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 22:07:54 GMT 680e89c8-f76f-4b4f-8c3d-1da6f9729899 <![CDATA[NRA expresses strong concern about Supreme Court decision on health care law]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:54:55 GMT a0bbbe9c-5e8b-4e65-b27c-4837f09f58f0 <![CDATA[Vermont recycling law could affect future sustainability laws]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:02:15 GMT e7270f02-187d-46f0-8357-a59f787602b1 <![CDATA[Industry readies for health care ruling, next steps]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:05:49 GMT 310a2df7-a8d9-4f8e-a366-7303f6eee362 <![CDATA[HealthyDiningFinder.com recognized as top health resource]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:34:25 GMT 81f972d9-504f-4a6a-bc9a-958060df2240 <![CDATA[NRA showcases Conserve program at sustainability summit]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:06:49 GMT 614dbae2-9797-4a03-8a8b-b8977a5137d0 <![CDATA[Hottest trends on the NRA Show exhibit floor]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:49:12 GMT da9e02b8-e877-49d0-9526-b38988f56071 <![CDATA[IRS provides tips on disaster preparedness]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:21:41 GMT b5c0dede-490f-45a4-8d7f-3b2dcc93f0d7 <![CDATA[Conserve sustainability program to debut in Canada this fall]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:07:22 GMT f3763f92-e008-4393-9a8f-441cbbe34472 <![CDATA[Rhode Island governor signs minimum wage increase]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:53:40 GMT da7df7be-23be-444b-9608-c5f1de8e9483 <![CDATA[Cambridge mayor seeks ways to reduce serving size of soda, sugary beverages]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:20:36 GMT 19fec2a7-36e9-4ab8-95ba-962a1deda9cc <![CDATA[Emerging trends could affect supply-chain business, experts say]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:07:15 GMT 8705382f-89b5-46a6-a9ff-06891455ae4b <![CDATA[New conference to focus on present, future of fast casual segment]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:35:28 GMT 7521aeb8-6e6d-4745-9c36-679eaac2a116 <![CDATA[NRA's Mallet to CIA grads: Keep learning; give back to others]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:30:57 GMT 46ef75ae-0e1a-4967-a8fa-3c5bb49e5a62 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Freshen up menus with summer produce]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:30:23 GMT dfffe430-3586-4c36-9917-6c6ba6cc5254 <![CDATA[Micro-union decision alarms employers]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:02:55 GMT a69787a6-d06b-4e7e-b262-3ef43ca9dcce <![CDATA[States quiet on immigration reform in 2012]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:59:23 GMT a7a74209-417f-4a98-9b73-047514145f25 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Three servings of dairy per day provide many health benefits]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:25:46 GMT 1fd030e7-c1fe-4e1d-acf5-71c919f7a302 <![CDATA[Health Care Watch: With minimum value's rules, the devil may be in the details]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:40:29 GMT 0b9e91b6-f57e-418b-9936-c8866ecb5650 <![CDATA[NYC health board moves mayor's soda ban plan forward]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:50:41 GMT dc1b9813-47c8-40eb-9990-6cd3dc733bd9 <![CDATA[NRA weighs in on key employer health care issues]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:40:54 GMT 803dd2e3-c103-4ebf-aa4c-89e0187e9909 <![CDATA[Making a difference, influencing change]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:32:06 GMT fcec830e-893a-40f0-8d7f-525d43fb9988 <![CDATA[NRA chief Sweeney talks healthful choices at produce association meeting]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:23:18 GMT a85d7094-f699-407c-8667-c32a33179283 <![CDATA[NRA applauds House passage of Health Care Cost Reduction Act]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 19:43:43 GMT 0479549f-efbb-4522-97dd-4533624ecfe8 <![CDATA[ProStart students benefit from NRA Show donations]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:43:10 GMT 38a9f850-eef5-4abe-9c0f-a746ac2cd2ba <![CDATA[NRA commends swipe-fee vote at first anniversary]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:58:55 GMT 964a8ab5-83ad-439e-a089-d6a6e7935c9b <![CDATA[NRA releases Spanish-language ServSafe 6th Edition]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:27:47 GMT 515a0ad5-f4d9-4012-8404-a4c9cd352b9b <![CDATA[NRA chair: Career opportunities encouraging in restaurant industry]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:49:48 GMT c9769cac-1920-48ed-a903-b2a01513f388 <![CDATA[Kids LiveWell program highlighted in recent report]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:34:25 GMT f82163e5-941a-45e1-a182-f7ceb6586550 <![CDATA[MyPlate celebrates first anniversary]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:52:03 GMT 39e90bb9-6c66-4f34-94d8-f8d13d978acd <![CDATA[NRA urges support for legislation to cut health care costs]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:36:33 GMT ea7fb74f-5608-4f91-a836-79ec2e0b5342 <![CDATA[Teen hiring: Watch the rules]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:49:34 GMT 8430d5ed-40f3-4b31-b937-7be672e33655 <![CDATA[NYSRA opposes mayor's ban on large sugar-sweetened drinks]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:35:39 GMT 8f9a502d-fde6-4945-97f7-a28b3b2fbf74 <![CDATA[Process for changing tip-credit-notice rules was valid, federal court rules]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:59:32 GMT 82a66fa9-e44a-46ab-a55c-c5decfd285bf <![CDATA[New York Times opposes NYC mayor's proposed ban on large sugar-sweetened drinks in restaurants]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:50:58 GMT 3e0da15b-1037-4f95-8686-70b559aef79c <![CDATA[New York City mayor proposes ban on large sugar-sweetened drinks in restaurants]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 16:44:26 GMT b4d92790-9a1d-4412-8b67-3f5ba6bcdd2a <![CDATA[RPI above 100 for 6th straight month]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 22:22:03 GMT 2a9dec22-8a2d-4fee-ba66-e4ab8a5871dc <![CDATA[Updated I-9 form in the works]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 20:39:18 GMT e0dec2b3-4267-4a26-a1fa-c9323ec64857 <![CDATA[DOL announces more wage-and-hour crackdowns]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 16:56:33 GMT 6347ddc6-bfba-4665-a36c-55917c7308ea <![CDATA[Kids LiveWell wins Gold Circle Award]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 19:33:30 GMT 911b29f9-ae5b-4ab8-aac8-aafd9b57f176 <![CDATA[ProStart: A dream grows in Delaware]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 17:27:57 GMT 0e5140f5-700e-4a9a-92d7-be35086990cd <![CDATA[Summer heats up restaurant employment [infographic]]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 20:51:39 GMT d4c47e2c-794f-4905-917c-8ce7ca1f946c <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Make exercise part of your everyday activities]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 19:44:28 GMT 612d5f1b-1b38-4e16-b91f-3fae1c803725 <![CDATA[Congressional opposition mounts against H-2B rules]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 15:23:03 GMT 174028ef-3150-4ff9-ae1e-89ef0bb38ed2 <![CDATA[Gov't. offers guidelines for health-care cost reporting]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 22:34:52 GMT ac3d7913-82f3-47df-af27-965ff698472e <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Restaurants projected to post strong job growth this summer]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 22:04:52 GMT dba4d755-4424-4905-820e-a376d7cd00cb <![CDATA[Health care watch: Prepare for more required reporting]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 19:53:39 GMT 7e8aa3fe-31d8-41e6-9d12-07c5076c66e6 <![CDATA[Monterey sustainability event draws celeb chefs, features NRA's Sweeney]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 20:37:51 GMT 548ef866-8aad-4d36-a6e9-75331bb824c2 <![CDATA[Durbin supports merchants' lawsuit against Federal Reserve]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:49:30 GMT 32b17ad6-e7e1-4aa8-842b-5083ad764a71 <![CDATA[Social media gains as marketing tool]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 22:28:36 GMT 54eaf16b-49ba-4e9c-8b63-ebe0008285b7 <![CDATA[NRAEF recognizes outstanding ProStart teachers]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 20:07:18 GMT d6bbd78f-b01d-4bc0-9150-6928431fa01e <![CDATA[Cook up the right plan for serving guests with allergies]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:24:47 GMT 61a5b83d-4360-4cdc-a301-d5b37ec239d9 <![CDATA[Adding technology to the menu [infographic]]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 15:27:25 GMT b1fd774a-f011-46ea-bab8-fbe7951b0099 <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association names Kenneth Walters VP of sales]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 14:54:08 GMT dff341c8-83d3-4ad0-be41-61a2a14b60d5 <![CDATA[Ecolab raises more than $128K for National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 22:16:57 GMT 7493c084-f59f-4928-b1e3-b1f676e81c4f <![CDATA[Operators say social media gets marketing message out]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 21:09:38 GMT 3b886e52-1ac3-4cb9-bd42-40a8dd0bf7a3 <![CDATA[Court invalidates ambush-election rule]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 21:02:03 GMT 5f2ae2dc-a4e5-4988-9469-4157f375b3ee <![CDATA[Menu consultant shares thoughts on emerging trends]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 13:36:16 GMT 63e29d7f-9a45-4740-9df4-c3ee1ea41ac2 <![CDATA[Eco-friendly packaging, sustainability practices explored]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 13:27:36 GMT 39da364a-81ef-45c4-acdf-a0d89a2e0ded <![CDATA[Relevancy, customization keys to online marketing success]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 13:56:03 GMT 20d3cea8-002d-4975-a066-317efb3b6bd3 <![CDATA[Execs share on complexities of supply-chain management]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 13:50:19 GMT 439fd975-1035-413c-b27e-7289337d2a03 <![CDATA[Organic & Natural, Healthier Kids pavilions highlight health]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 22:11:30 GMT ef7a0e06-2da5-45b2-bac0-2d0ec846498f <![CDATA[High school students bring organic energy to NRA Show]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:47:14 GMT becb8bc6-61ba-4fee-96aa-6694a3923d73 <![CDATA[On the menu: FDA plating up nutrition disclosure]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 20:52:44 GMT d606450b-7952-4083-ac3c-8fc3782be5f7 <![CDATA[Tax reform would have major impact on restaurant business]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 20:48:19 GMT c2f68ae7-3edb-41a8-9eb7-03c39391b9c4 <![CDATA[NRA Show: 'It's all right there']]> Tue, 08 May 2012 22:17:40 GMT f8372d70-062a-48d0-99e0-d2abe3628dfe <![CDATA[Strong brand impression is key to food truck success]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 01:30:34 GMT 4643aa88-469b-4f7e-9730-1de13bff813c <![CDATA[Passion for restaurant business, attitude most important traits for franchisees]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 01:19:53 GMT 1eed791c-712a-4446-aac4-8e2c67372ee7 <![CDATA[Healthful eating, kids' nutrition and exercise are tops with consumers]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 01:07:44 GMT 04d4e428-d602-4163-bf40-454d90bd8b43 <![CDATA[Nutrition experts offer take on sodium at NRA show]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 00:49:37 GMT c65f11ae-57dd-4aef-9064-5108fbc9d7ef <![CDATA[Applebee's, Chick-fil-A, Kraft join NRA's Kids LiveWell]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 17:47:23 GMT 5fb42fc2-a3b8-43ed-bf6b-2b74e42479a0 <![CDATA[NRA set to unveil new national participants in Kids LiveWell program]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 13:27:44 GMT b6ae912a-63af-4469-8826-7515800327d2 <![CDATA[President Clinton addresses NRA Show-goers; praises collaboration]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 00:59:59 GMT cec7e940-9a09-4678-8d97-23d529d6f4a7 <![CDATA[IWSB attracts 'high quality decision-makers']]> Sun, 06 May 2012 20:53:02 GMT 23246efc-073d-4396-882b-ad7c1bbe3c7c <![CDATA[Benefits of franchises detailed at NRA Show]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 04:34:57 GMT 9723f679-0988-43a3-bce6-493d2c1dab3a <![CDATA[New NRA book can help restaurateurs better prepare, present financial information]]> Sat, 05 May 2012 18:09:20 GMT 6714d5c2-e8d5-4f80-888a-f7dc0a540869 <![CDATA[Chicago mayor opens NRA Show]]> Sat, 05 May 2012 17:21:19 GMT 5c261295-12c2-4525-b7a1-063e263b0b01 <![CDATA[Health care watch: Importance of employer reporting requirements]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 18:57:49 GMT ed5f24a7-6588-4e36-bafe-bbccaabc7f65 <![CDATA[NRA Show: 'Great way to see new things']]> Fri, 04 May 2012 17:00:42 GMT b5710201-f45c-423c-a598-93e1faa3cab8 <![CDATA[More than 50,000 to attend NRA Show in Chicago]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 17:42:34 GMT aa51d8cf-216a-49fc-8a77-e442ef641c75 <![CDATA[ATL airport eyes Green Acres project]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 16:43:25 GMT 0a458c3d-12c6-4cc4-bc5e-fb3adcc830c9 <![CDATA[New report shows online marketing helps restaurants personalize offers]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 22:36:10 GMT 0c6467d2-c3f6-44af-a2c4-4c497948f26c <![CDATA[Kidzsmart partnership to promote Kids LiveWell initiative]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 20:21:42 GMT 433f22c5-ba6d-433f-b780-916f2e487766 <![CDATA[NRA urges action on 15-year restaurant depreciation]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 16:32:17 GMT e03872d8-46b8-4f52-b8d5-54d0b853a0f3 <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association honors Hennessy/Hill Award winners ]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 16:19:01 GMT dd0df4cd-63e6-4189-9788-8dfe26094c6a <![CDATA[Germ Scanner app new tool in food safety training toolbox]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 15:57:04 GMT 43e7131a-a4e9-4711-8e9d-9622f5c55983 <![CDATA[NRA concerned about new EEOC restrictions on background checks ]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 18:03:07 GMT 160c65cc-72b1-4924-9074-d59a450ffb90 <![CDATA['They are going to be great restaurateurs']]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:56:55 GMT c13337a7-ae36-42f9-9e51-ff2a38b24bf8 <![CDATA[Video: March RPI hits post-recession high]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:31:31 GMT d615f6e0-d94b-4ec0-a1c0-11f7cfdca7cc <![CDATA[Restaurant Performance Index closes Q1 at post-recession high]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:19:23 GMT 7beb8ce8-ee0f-4a4b-b496-21b016ad9cad <![CDATA[Former ProStart winner recruits for culinary school]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:45:00 GMT a3e56a2a-c002-4c63-b594-aa438b2dcf74 <![CDATA[National ProStart Invitational continues Sunday]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:58:55 GMT e7a6f82d-f261-4763-b390-929165083668 <![CDATA[ProStart important to students' futures]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:51:53 GMT e02548c7-59b3-4fe9-81f7-17ad8d03e98b <![CDATA[Jamba Juice helps D.C. gardens grow]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:22:11 GMT 2e6031ff-6c3c-401e-b812-8af0a11f1f09 <![CDATA[NRA collaborates with Goldman Sachs on "10,000 Small Businesses" program]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:07:32 GMT 591a782c-4e1d-4da3-8474-2c44cf6e49da <![CDATA[What's the impact of the restaurant industry in your state?]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:58:17 GMT c8bf855f-48fd-426c-b909-0ca630522b35 <![CDATA[Public Affairs Conference: 'Great reminder of what democracy looks like']]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:54:49 GMT ee3a49af-0dd0-4d67-aceb-4ac20c8c39fc <![CDATA[Senate falls short in bid to kill ambush-election rule]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:39:19 GMT ff874f41-065c-4204-94b6-df317042d8e1 <![CDATA[Health Care Watch: Politics and Court rulings aside, restaurateurs need a plan]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:05:43 GMT 2754ed57-91c8-41d3-9724-eead21c25145 <![CDATA[Operators go to Hill, meet with lawmakers during PAFC]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:14:36 GMT 7c5f3980-8b13-4279-a63f-f892a493dbb6 <![CDATA[NRA pushes to block NLRB "ambush-election" rule]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:42:32 GMT 8cc3c99c-7711-4f31-b713-c8551e3844f9 <![CDATA[Leading executives to share insights at Supply Chain Management Executive Study Group conference]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:46:30 GMT 21563a2e-4eff-4cb6-9fc5-3fd4234fbd56 <![CDATA[NRA launches America's Restaurant Advocates initiative]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:45:58 GMT 4d11a8d3-60ad-4514-8677-696ea01ff814 <![CDATA[Lawmakers agree: Businesses need greater certainty]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:45:28 GMT 7bb25118-b88e-4fb4-9202-4c57535c6504 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Q1 proves positive for restaurants]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:06:57 GMT 9a98bd54-3986-458d-952e-cff6d2208620 <![CDATA[Restaurant Neighbor, Diversity award winners honored by NRA]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:12:29 GMT 2c61e88b-5c8c-4e2d-bcc3-686350478cbc <![CDATA[Partnership forged to triple funds raised for No Kid Hungry campaign]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:33:51 GMT b7f3f81f-2dd0-49be-9211-04bfd4d2aa07 <![CDATA[Appeals court delays April 30 NLRB poster mandate]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:10:06 GMT d408927f-7f34-4f6d-a396-499152c6afef <![CDATA[Another rebuff for the NLRB -- but uncertainty remains over April 30 poster mandate]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:01:22 GMT 06521356-9ba5-45d0-add3-9f8fc2429a6a <![CDATA[POS systems must accommodate new secure payment technology]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:27:29 GMT 8666b417-de2d-431d-a279-7691b5cdbcd8 <![CDATA[Caterer to restaurateurs: Stay true to brand for catering success]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:28:18 GMT 884de756-a8aa-4633-930c-3804951b7386 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Keep eggs in your diet beyond Easter]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:13:48 GMT ac5d6594-5040-469b-b97a-cccd0755be98 <![CDATA[Support ProStart through Popeyes' text-to-give campaign]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:20:10 GMT ae5415f6-cec2-469b-b370-6a3a9dd34828 <![CDATA[ServSafe 6th Edition launches with optimized, focused content ]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:31:16 GMT 48a94e4c-d31e-4584-83bd-d4e32128a253 <![CDATA[Chefs say specialty, scratch-made drinks top trend list]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:40:41 GMT c67f49a8-690f-4805-a441-0ec77af5d054 <![CDATA[CareerBuilder and the National Restaurant Association team up]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:25:42 GMT acaa252a-506b-4934-839b-92cde549cd79 <![CDATA[Healthful, flavorful meals top trends at QSRs, fast casuals]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:10:39 GMT 45348265-2d62-434f-8985-3a627646cec6 <![CDATA[Restaurants add 560,000 jobs in past two years]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:43:51 GMT f93ebcbf-09c2-4b6c-a32f-f5fef495b6e6 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Enjoy Easter favorites in moderation]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:13:10 GMT d5852d9b-19b3-4b78-a466-226b2f639c99 <![CDATA[ProStart alumni: From student to role model]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:14:19 GMT 9962d5fc-f65d-4a6d-9c80-f315e39387d3 <![CDATA[Operators say food costs No. 1 concern; still expect sales to grow]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:09:56 GMT c0ae7fa6-5ba8-4e0e-9e03-079504af5d0a <![CDATA[NRA, other business groups urge repeal of employer mandate]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:05:01 GMT 88ab6206-a2f3-434e-a8a0-71297bf4ee28 <![CDATA[Rising food prices still challenge industry, analyst says]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:26:55 GMT ff39826f-8944-42c1-bb07-a2a003f09418 <![CDATA[Tax uncertainty delays restaurant renovation projects]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:05:17 GMT 236ccf6d-0ac6-4885-8199-49fdaacbae99 <![CDATA[NRAEF awards educator scholarships]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:27:30 GMT afa8dd16-c081-4a2d-8e59-a0f5c95c46b5 <![CDATA[NRA's Kids LiveWell wins ASAE Gold Circle Award]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:52:56 GMT 9a09212c-c10d-431d-9bb4-6ab773dbf834 <![CDATA[Video: RPI gains in February]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:20:50 GMT f0093ebe-db5c-4155-adde-1e02811e9a30 <![CDATA[February RPI edges up, driven by stronger sales and traffic]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:17:51 GMT d0322fb7-528c-48b3-998a-e9d6001c27b4 <![CDATA[Louisiana commits $35M to New Orleans culinary high school]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:30:51 GMT f70aa4fa-482a-47ee-bc6b-b1f6bf703443 <![CDATA[Court battles continue on April 30 NLRB poster mandate]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:16:33 GMT 8eebc20b-94c9-4373-8d91-f83fc93f993f <![CDATA[NRA gaining support in effort to repeal health care auto-enrollment]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:40:33 GMT 5c4baca7-f293-4559-ab42-9fd7160d3783 <![CDATA[Translate health care buzzwords]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:42:19 GMT 74b4a2b6-fab2-4b1a-96b0-f126a85bec3e <![CDATA[Debit-fee reforms are working]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:34:17 GMT 9a4a62da-2261-4bbb-92bf-7025cfcf8fae <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Rising gas prices cutting into restaurants' bottom lines]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:41:46 GMT 34572eb3-3bcc-4df1-8d7b-b60c336551f8 <![CDATA[Restaurants play retail game; say it builds brand, revenue]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:07:34 GMT 899fc26a-a957-4722-9f3d-6ad2966aa7e1 <![CDATA[Industry must find ways to attract growing Hispanic population]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:57:13 GMT 01323e5b-c911-4113-a0e6-347ab2b76cb8 <![CDATA[Healthcare watch: Court to decide future of law]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:01:34 GMT 09430161-ca89-47bc-a575-d0aa2f700f50 <![CDATA[Kids give Silver Diner menu gold at tasting event]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:09:17 GMT 49abf0cf-547c-4897-9f28-b3049880598f <![CDATA[High court set to hear health care case March 26-28]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:49:25 GMT 99b49306-5945-4b68-b5d8-e95f3c379e75 <![CDATA[Slowdown on marketing-to-kids guidelines? ]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:11:06 GMT f71b66c3-7bbf-4d08-b2b8-36356e28fc59 <![CDATA[Levy Restaurants receives ServSafe Alcohol-sponsored award for responsibility ]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:24:18 GMT b5b60a51-8879-42a8-9209-ceaa7b914aaa <![CDATA[New H-2B visa rules take effect April 23]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:14:13 GMT dd874dc6-fd23-4c17-b4da-b6394734ff57 <![CDATA[Fast casuals, QSRs most likely to run food trucks ]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:02:50 GMT cf807e0e-cd77-45de-b240-2381ff4b89f5 <![CDATA[Quality, convenience key to restaurant selection, research finds]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:43:31 GMT a596c153-318a-4b32-a992-950693e5e76b <![CDATA[NRA supports repeal of health care law's auto-enroll mandate]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:45:31 GMT 9bcb7bf8-b548-4628-974d-ca214ed25b1e <![CDATA[More restaurants involved in recycling]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:51:00 GMT ff5c4ae3-ecb6-4cd9-bc4e-b6a14a9effa3 <![CDATA[45(B) tax credit helps restaurants reduce federal income taxes]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:13:24 GMT 19239ba6-b4fe-430e-9034-253d57c2817c <![CDATA[Restaurateurs can drive economic development, NRA chair tells local leaders]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:00:09 GMT fcc9624a-46a9-41f4-9ec7-8d62b42ac94f <![CDATA[Maryland ProStart Invitational a preview to national competition]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:14:19 GMT 0c09afda-d5df-42ef-9055-4711a7a5a92a <![CDATA[NYC operators give letter grades an 'F']]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:21:26 GMT eb108a24-abee-4668-81e9-17fc80efd937 <![CDATA[NRA praises Senate vote to direct funds to Gulf Coast restoration]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:59:58 GMT e0e37526-35cf-4f0e-bdcb-139aeec54fbb <![CDATA['Strength in numbers' at NRA Public Affairs Conference]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:41:35 GMT aaeb8116-f018-4756-ae96-493cd1b95d08 <![CDATA[NRA challenges Fed with debit-swipe suit]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:07:19 GMT cdedc474-8c85-45e0-891b-a367b58d89ef <![CDATA[No new answers after NYC letter-grade hearing]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:58:53 GMT c9d2b498-934f-4f0b-9231-9adc539eb5bf <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Steady job growth propels recovery into self-sustaining phase]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:33:14 GMT 2bafb6f7-da11-4ec2-9b08-070ef99f1b2a <![CDATA[NRA's Kids LiveWell restaurants support school wellness program]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:25:19 GMT f28b5b86-e22c-426e-a9fa-b19e0418c0b3 <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association recognizes innovative food, beverage products]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:42:50 GMT 4bc66858-d475-43f7-b468-df3eba79a64c <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association, LivingSocial partner on research]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:33:11 GMT da958099-cabb-4b26-9778-63c5370d4893 <![CDATA[Court OKs new NLRB poster mandate, but limits authority to penalize employers]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:00:53 GMT 781a62e1-3c09-4198-a2f6-d2a421152587 <![CDATA[Operators, customers say loyalty programs grow business]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:33:09 GMT e6eb5643-3aff-43e1-aca6-1c97e039c10f <![CDATA[What new gift card regulations mean for you]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:27:06 GMT 8561f685-5029-424e-b63d-1dd3918ed79d <![CDATA[Mark National Nutrition Month with NRA resources]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:38:01 GMT cf287877-7c58-4d38-8052-4abaf240273d <![CDATA[Weather often a barometer of sales, traffic]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:35:01 GMT 42bd8dc5-1aa6-4f03-9fc2-57f8592c2a2b <![CDATA[NRA encourages more aggressive tourism policies]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:02:47 GMT ed71ed7a-bb2f-4a4f-8e72-f280815a8546 <![CDATA[Video: January RPI declines slightly after six-year high]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:20:10 GMT 46dd500d-3193-4a76-85d7-3325a42d57b6 <![CDATA[Industry outlook positive despite January RPI dip]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:49:57 GMT 6eac646d-e26c-447b-ad11-8ca2a6ada926 <![CDATA[Restaurant popularity something to talk about]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:01:35 GMT b9de765a-e623-4fdd-80f9-0d9e454db84c <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Menu price growth outpaced inflation in recent months]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:10:11 GMT 9bf88884-5102-4a8f-ac71-2b769445a8c6 <![CDATA[Restaurants to go ‘greener’ in 2012]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:37:06 GMT 45aa1713-d56f-4db5-a78f-9f0a68a05356 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Balance a healthful diet, physical activity for a healthy heart]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:28:17 GMT e7ea8ea0-fb77-4eac-922a-0099caa502c0 <![CDATA[CraftWorks receives ServSafe Alcohol-sponsored award for responsibility]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:07:51 GMT 430ea16b-71f5-4ba9-bbf8-a1028824bf34 <![CDATA[Financing still an issue for restaurateurs]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:25:52 GMT 31433703-eb12-4ae9-b7e5-c757142c8f3d <![CDATA[New NRA, NRAEF officers, boards elected]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:09:07 GMT 5163d41e-5c85-45fe-914e-d6baf4598307 <![CDATA[Going green saves green at Croc’s restaurant]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:48:04 GMT ec96b069-3b90-455f-8f8f-8b8fa82a7b48 <![CDATA[NRA names director of commerce and entrepreneurship]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:42:53 GMT b3f5e16f-1f0c-427a-8ae7-a8d84f1a5684 <![CDATA[IRS issues details on new veterans-hiring credit]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:20:19 GMT 5fada7e2-8144-4e5f-a5e4-6722cf97cf99 <![CDATA[Award highlights Sodexo commitment to diversity, inclusion]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:32:17 GMT f41ff01c-c79d-4809-a4c2-6b2797a80dfa <![CDATA[Online ordering key to increased business]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:06:29 GMT 0ae7b1db-b455-4825-8e7f-325c357a1f6d <![CDATA[Health care law: some answers, more questions]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:09:19 GMT f305ec10-ec03-40e3-a1c6-7dda1ff028ab <![CDATA[Diners seek more healthful meals at restaurants]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:34:45 GMT 8fd40f9b-23a3-42a5-88b1-9dff7db349c3 <![CDATA[IRS answers questions about new 1099-K form]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:09:32 GMT 0763d347-8049-4911-8b54-51d48d9ed0f8 <![CDATA[Men hunger for restaurant gift cards this Valentine's Day]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:17:42 GMT 4eca0c4f-26ed-4a2f-9e01-b207cf63dedb <![CDATA[Kids LiveWell participation triples]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:58:45 GMT 5039aa5a-2513-4bec-ae91-f582c512f2dd <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Picking the best chocolates for Valentine's Day]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:35:32 GMT e5f59cca-bf67-4cfd-b535-ab98f1fe8c25 <![CDATA[NRA salutes 2012 kitchen equipment innovators]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:37:00 GMT 4d70f674-8def-49ae-b11a-de3429b9352c <![CDATA[CDC report details foods that contribute most to sodium intake]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:35:38 GMT ec9a4bbc-63c7-4f94-ae66-199f9b0e4abc <![CDATA[Eco-friendly menus tops with consumers]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:35:36 GMT a7d1a4ef-c428-4212-b338-6f25dc097e2e <![CDATA[NRA presses Congress to renew expired tax breaks]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:16:58 GMT 7368dd7f-d0ba-42a8-85b3-a336c657681f <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: A healthful breakfast fuels your brain]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:54:16 GMT 3b58b635-69df-42f1-91e1-c9b2721e268a <![CDATA[Pocket change campaign supports ProStart, scholarships]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:22:04 GMT d2d85662-694a-4b98-a8f9-8055d8327e2b <![CDATA[Hennessy Awards travelers begin mission]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:46:38 GMT 67906a91-6e12-437b-b7b6-09267c60f57f <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Restaurant industry surpasses pre-recession employment levels]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:01:46 GMT db7948c9-6fbe-4f00-ae5e-f085a06fb99b <![CDATA[Golden Corral’s Fowler new ProStart fundraising chair]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:05:08 GMT 1ea7dbdb-2b53-4be9-bcdc-170de7de5945 <![CDATA[Cracker Barrel offers homestyle, healthful kids' options]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:52:03 GMT ebd09ab5-c62b-4028-91ea-b2bccddb1696 <![CDATA[Video: Restaurant job growth, record sales expected in 2012]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:55:02 GMT c8cb8dcd-1048-4df6-b464-493d28ad4789 <![CDATA[Technology is top trend for restaurants in 2012]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:05:51 GMT 7030841f-8ec6-4588-bcc0-428eb5424904 <![CDATA[Restaurants to outpace national job growth, reach record sales in 2012]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:57:07 GMT 136775ff-4c71-4076-af60-91f7c765dc6d <![CDATA[Lower tax offsets set for employers in states owing on jobless benefits]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:27:23 GMT 469a3eab-4b43-47fe-a6fb-1548bc9089c3 <![CDATA[Video: RPI closes out year at six-year high]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:11:13 GMT 3255055c-4970-4eb2-8d36-e1ce4d5f51fd <![CDATA[Conserve, USCC team up with Duke for composting report]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:10:59 GMT 4700adb6-c169-4068-a721-c416d7cfe0d1 <![CDATA[Restaurant Performance Index reaches six-year high]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:03:06 GMT e30447be-68ba-4448-985e-6536d897a0da <![CDATA[CRA asks policymakers to avoid punitive zoning policies]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:25:08 GMT 88e6e3d6-45ac-4cef-be19-be3d9bfa6649 <![CDATA[Denny's: Big ideas for the small set]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:12:14 GMT e9898087-5ffb-4fc4-ad68-895ba536e230 <![CDATA[Mandatory sodium restrictions aren't the way to go, NRA says]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:30:47 GMT 277d3270-d2c0-4857-b4c9-8eb223792194 <![CDATA[NRA presses for action on jobs credit, depreciation]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:48:49 GMT 5d126869-492e-44ba-91bc-930853d546bd <![CDATA[NRA calls for pro-growth policies in wake of State of the Union address]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:45:32 GMT 520170ba-9b78-437a-93b2-089cf920cb35 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Make a nutrition game plan for Sunday's big game]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:25:28 GMT 0b81074f-3239-461f-8e94-bee683485bbf <![CDATA[Delivery on the menu for 48 million on Feb. 5]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:51:16 GMT 2c350606-cbee-4c60-a088-a015473e0d80 <![CDATA[Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association launches healthy dining initiative]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:27:22 GMT 44b9160f-b061-4d24-bd0a-cf30c7447973 <![CDATA[Obama taps NRA’s Gibbons for tourism board post]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:21:29 GMT f41a47e5-befc-446e-9338-b77285b49925 <![CDATA[Court's failure to consider tip-credit case will increase confusion over tip-credit law, NRA says]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:46:33 GMT 88871bfa-eccd-4bef-b322-02862bc28ff2 <![CDATA[Restaurateurs find purpose in using repurposed materials]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:17:39 GMT 191019a0-8913-40e4-9306-e9e2456d5f5b <![CDATA[Tax changes likely to boost food donations]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:29:57 GMT 116af0b5-82c5-4c12-b009-e1b9a35e74c5 <![CDATA[NRA responds to NYC ad campaign]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:01:19 GMT 8267c687-209f-4deb-96f7-8118fec24f88 <![CDATA[NY Restaurant Association lands survey on letter-grade health inspections]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:11:32 GMT c90dc204-53fd-447f-96a8-cd0befea3660 <![CDATA[ProStart competitions kick off this month in Ohio, New Jersey]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:36:25 GMT 49b6d835-e765-451f-81f5-69b5c4e42534 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Turn your New Year's resolution into a life-long habit]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:31:45 GMT 8a2bd24c-f443-4aba-91c9-dc668a93646e <![CDATA[Sustainable restaurants expand use of recyclable materials]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:59:51 GMT c9aa0dac-4022-486c-881f-700f6668de0f <![CDATA[NRA files brief with Supreme Court on health care law]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:29:27 GMT bf776817-22e0-4cd7-85fd-8531b6cb7e0b <![CDATA[NRA gets ready for food-safety code update]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:51:05 GMT 94f0377f-28ba-4161-b890-046eeff30d1e <![CDATA[Sustainability takes off at Atlanta airport]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:24:05 GMT ee75477a-d8ba-480a-ba07-45453839701c <![CDATA[ICANN plans to move forward with new domain-name plan]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:55:18 GMT 19dd412b-8ea0-4ac2-8eb0-165b631dda0c <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Restaurants add 230K jobs in 2011; outlook good for 2012]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:52:13 GMT 1948f74b-aaa2-40fd-80f5-0d6447a4fbc0 <![CDATA[NRA, business allies join lawsuit against 'ambush elections' in union campaigns]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:51:47 GMT b7e33c27-026e-4881-983b-0d7d9b243ecd <![CDATA[Starbucks’ jobs fund brews success]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:34:51 GMT 5447d5ba-64ad-4cb3-bba9-5aee4b592024 <![CDATA[Increased tourism a good sign for restaurants]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:16:32 GMT cfdf71c6-d2cb-4c0a-8aad-c47c7d345a19 <![CDATA[NLRB delays poster requirement until April 30]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:26:59 GMT ed4644ed-d137-4f20-b459-6f0171c74c49 <![CDATA[Restaurant Performance Index hits 5-month high]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:51:03 GMT c9433651-345c-466f-8506-c3a0c3ceaa84 <![CDATA[Georgia tries to upgrade schools’ culinary training]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:57:00 GMT 6c758047-d8de-4aa9-bdf9-8c6d8b87ff31 <![CDATA[Food trucks give sustainability green light]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:33:28 GMT 46cd3f49-3e39-4694-a450-2cfb4b937698 <![CDATA[S.C. explores zero-waste program]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:52:23 GMT 6e95ccbf-be64-4187-ae63-f94adbb48d56 <![CDATA[Pressure increases to delay ICANN plan]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:21:58 GMT 1fb21c3d-5e14-4119-ba3d-e5f6c3a58295 <![CDATA[Video: Ask the Nutritionist: Keeping off winter weight gain]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:30:43 GMT 8a6d7718-4bd5-4b3b-96ce-acea7f6d957e <![CDATA[Six in 10 Americans want a restaurant gift card as a holiday gift this year]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:04:54 GMT aa4c974b-c22e-44aa-8ec4-56c7157d4da4 <![CDATA[NRA member asks for moratorium on new taxes, regulations]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:07:32 GMT bfa8b235-5d4c-4d65-93b0-908d335183c1 <![CDATA[Initial benefits of Durbin Amendment add up]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:39:20 GMT f791da64-9173-44a7-92ba-78d8979f395c <![CDATA[NRA urges delay in new domain-name process]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:52:47 GMT 92d70a8c-efea-429f-88ab-6cf121b18706 <![CDATA[Video: Ask the Nutritionist: Kids' menu trends in 2012]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:59:40 GMT 06940cc4-034f-4b25-a029-763c55fc234b <![CDATA[Video: What's Hot in 2012 reveals top menu, tech trends]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:51:02 GMT 7b8a8ac7-42e8-4eb2-9800-59c1ef0d7bd0 <![CDATA[What's Hot in 2012 chef survey shows local sourcing, kids' nutrition as top menu trends]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:15:43 GMT 2e3ce8c0-c93a-40f7-9ef5-f9478dea7c0b <![CDATA[Local foods program on tap in Georgia]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:53:29 GMT b6953291-8fca-4b58-8a7a-dc2a65eac2ec <![CDATA[NRA takes healthy-living message to state and local officials]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:23:02 GMT 7caf6da8-4152-4a73-85ca-03be8cfab61e <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Gluten-free cuisine gains awareness]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:32:38 GMT c9630296-dfbf-4388-a8d6-e35813030a47 <![CDATA[House passes bills to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:58:25 GMT 66caa1de-bc98-465c-9e38-d67743c838f6 <![CDATA[Restaurants gave nearly $3B to charity in 2010]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:01:28 GMT 0c4cc225-8529-4346-b287-8e3a2c859a93 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Latest indicators suggest gradual economic improvement]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:40:06 GMT 8b534699-4061-4e7a-bc6e-93626447e5c4 <![CDATA[FDA eyes regs to explain food-safety act]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:35:51 GMT 3a3743a6-47d9-406c-9b05-fe1a482a7da4 <![CDATA[NRA supports bills to cut red-tape burden for businesses]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:29:57 GMT 34ad392f-506e-4f15-9a24-b9a483d92f54 <![CDATA[Video: October Restaurant Performance Index remains steady]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:12:48 GMT 1c486894-85fd-481a-acb0-1892636e96d2 <![CDATA[Restaurant Performance Index holds steady in October]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:07:51 GMT fc00c0a5-8a93-4e54-9e98-57afdfd999ab <![CDATA[NRA’s Dubost rebuts JAMA study]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:53:48 GMT 3ace89db-2c6c-4b50-9e3b-70d1ef1068ec <![CDATA[Sustainability on course at U. North Texas]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:41:54 GMT 424c4b9e-5562-407e-b711-236023be9ee9 <![CDATA[Gearing up for National Food Safety Education Month 2012 — and year-round guest safety]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:33:19 GMT 6abc975a-0c61-4602-beb2-e24623d003d5 <![CDATA[NRA part of 'Stop the HIT' effort]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:32:13 GMT da08932e-6142-4cf6-975a-00a6821410dc <![CDATA[NRA praises Congress on business tax credit to hire jobless veterans]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:16:58 GMT f3bd2c3c-a651-48ac-94dd-432ca7cbc350 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Tweak your recipes to make Thanksgiving meals more healthful]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:18:50 GMT f30ae3ef-5df4-4fff-abfd-d83943e557d4 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: How to trim calories off your Thanksgiving feast]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:26:48 GMT bff0dd66-d31b-4f3d-8b01-d244d8f8c374 <![CDATA[Cracker Barrel gives electric-car drivers a reason to stop]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:30:06 GMT ce8b38f2-9f73-477f-8eea-5323ed9c69e1 <![CDATA[New Supply Chain Management Executive Study Group to tackle complex issues ]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:57:46 GMT 9dedfe34-fcb9-43cf-b056-640ba51080e2 <![CDATA[15-year depreciation schedule ends in 2011 if Congress fails to act]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:59:23 GMT 17c01132-aa88-4dec-a1ac-ce4f0b21c02a <![CDATA[30 million Americans to make restaurants part of their Thanksgiving]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:30:07 GMT b3b8ad9b-328c-4d92-87ba-e1f778f55663 <![CDATA[BPI certification key to packaging integrity]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:24:21 GMT 46af1a2f-9ab1-4b45-a4b3-1ccbf8278311 <![CDATA[Sodium-reduction efforts should be flexible, voluntary]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:46:21 GMT ed459eca-beba-4def-b41d-29243d5bcba8 <![CDATA[NRA urges delay in program to expand top-level domains]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:37:17 GMT 76d01578-bfd8-4e79-98de-8dde8243b60c <![CDATA[Video: National Restaurant Association's Joy Dubost's tips for dining out with kids]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:52:12 GMT d4c88b46-156d-487e-a85b-71cfd6fee5e4 <![CDATA[Laura Bush featured in Freedom is Sweet PSA]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:27:21 GMT 1946cafc-80c4-4f9c-b2df-d05c76bb1c92 <![CDATA[Hennessy Ed. Foundation salutes military foodservice]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:33:28 GMT d982cabb-b1cb-4305-9984-bc87f8787dcc <![CDATA[Restaurants support, provide entrepreneurial opportunities for veterans]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:54:30 GMT 6d92cebc-459b-4662-a1cf-c66b1af62793 <![CDATA[SFCI pilot program at ATL airport wins green award]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:53:06 GMT 0d01e8af-9ce4-4f48-a3e3-c569c171d293 <![CDATA[Illinois Denny’s franchisee dishes up conservation]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:02:15 GMT a117c7bd-e5d7-4251-9d0c-c0eb055b58e8 <![CDATA[Denver rejects mandatory paid-leave proposal]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:16:21 GMT 2dec18a7-2aa9-4fef-8795-6b3569d1acdb <![CDATA[NRA salutes Starbucks for jobs plan initiative]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:14:24 GMT e11dce2b-02ec-49c6-8b36-b8a9b2fa7dca <![CDATA[NRA calls some elements of health care law "fundamentally unworkable"]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:19:37 GMT acd578cb-48b9-4f9a-ab5c-d2d960b430f5 <![CDATA[Video: September RPI hits three-month high]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:13:36 GMT 8231aa09-d879-405d-b201-7ed6aab3bd09 <![CDATA[Restaurant Performance Index tops 100 for first time in three months]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:06:06 GMT 51a746c1-6670-47f6-b97f-fb03e2481a82 <![CDATA[NRA sponsors Food System Summit]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:38:07 GMT 184e03f2-3e32-4e4c-8f80-f6f05c7b32d3 <![CDATA[NRA taps Melchert for new food safety, QA post]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:37:38 GMT 42636e21-4a83-4917-bd40-8f11ecdcc5f0 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Make your Halloween a healthful family event]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT 3b467d9b-747a-4414-8de6-68764dd05eb1 <![CDATA[Restaurateurs raise funds for free enterprise]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:59:05 GMT a670f135-bf25-48f5-a6d4-044690dd540c <![CDATA[NRA comments on new health care requirements]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:43:45 GMT d09658a7-daf6-467a-b922-ef77ee09a937 <![CDATA[One-fifth of Americans to order takeout, delivery on Halloween]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:09:10 GMT 96fe704f-fcb2-4cfe-a086-fe764457d649 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Are you up for the Whole Grains Challenge?]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:17:14 GMT 8e4550c7-efec-43d5-8fec-77fcaed94cff <![CDATA[Aiming for zero waste brings increased sales to caterer]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:40:58 GMT 9a21bbc7-4efa-4c3d-80d6-31446a659154 <![CDATA[Every day is food day for restaurant industry]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:00:07 GMT 85178c3d-a605-413d-8dc2-c2b30b317570 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Wholesale food prices on pace to post their strongest gain in three decades]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:41:11 GMT 116aca71-3bbe-4261-b4b0-dc919c2188df <![CDATA[NRAEF's Curtis: ProStart kick-starts industry careers]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:08:10 GMT 8d8db642-faf1-46c3-83bd-5d310da6b24a <![CDATA[Foodservice companies reach major milestones in GS1 US Standards Initiative]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:11:20 GMT 1bcefc64-20be-4b26-b93b-560a8a2eeb58 <![CDATA[NRA, other retailers make case for debit-fee reforms]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:04:01 GMT 3822a357-8b7a-4fa3-94c2-3256cfe0609a <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Dine your way to a healthy immune system]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:56:19 GMT 487ebe3d-6d56-443b-abd5-de2e2bfeb2af <![CDATA[NRA supports tax reform, says fixes will grow jobs]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:48:53 GMT e1faef11-2761-40bb-8b81-fddf12d6af64 <![CDATA[America Works Here campaign moves forward]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:22:01 GMT 7864c27c-d2f6-43df-baf2-1781e8ff9362 <![CDATA[Legal reminder: Double-check your credit- and debit-card receipts]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:50:55 GMT 040bc318-207b-449c-840b-be7e4779d07d <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Add color to menus with fall fruits and vegetables ]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:55:32 GMT 8014cd41-3b07-4b57-9091-34db94173fb6 <![CDATA[Atlanta operators help SC peers aim for zero waste]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:21:55 GMT dbc87ccf-0914-4c86-bcfa-d7f7651048ee <![CDATA[Restaurateurs, other merchants tell Congress: Don't believe banks' bogus arguments on debit card reform]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:07:25 GMT 06a7ceb6-6c79-4a0e-8ed3-e999cac5df88 <![CDATA[Delaware governor discusses importance of food safety]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:34:55 GMT 6cba9cca-5a77-46fb-9989-0b1d5e58f011 <![CDATA[NLRB delays poster requirement until Jan. 31, 2012]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:54:27 GMT c885aa85-edcc-47e7-9c5a-a0d3da996c6e <![CDATA[McDonald's Corporation's Steven Hilton to serve on NRA Board of Directors]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:41:03 GMT e0d409ef-b991-4f72-863d-70b6b6dd9317 <![CDATA[Ask the Nutritionist: Healthier tailgating this football season]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:57:31 GMT 363a94f4-b618-49a1-8dff-f68e96a6046c <![CDATA[Video: National Restaurant Association's Joy Dubost dishes up kids' meal nutrition tips]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:49:12 GMT 31ca5af6-5853-44c8-a3df-38c6ae94c829 <![CDATA[ServSafe Food Handler earns ANSI accreditation]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:31:17 GMT 58789866-7543-436e-8376-d569be29ba91 <![CDATA[SCA’s ‘Tork Report’ presents best practices in hygiene and sanitation during NFSEM and beyond]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:52:07 GMT 2b7f8091-c361-4449-83fb-beeac05bc0fc <![CDATA[ How the debit card fee cap affects restaurateurs]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:26:10 GMT d8601744-9381-41e6-97f7-3270072d51e3 <![CDATA[Sustainable initiative aims to green food courts]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:46:11 GMT ad9965dd-810c-40f2-9659-fe671b47e478 <![CDATA[Video: August RPI drops as operator uncertainty continues]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:34:45 GMT 8cd2bd85-5eae-4eab-8f1b-bcf896cbfb17 <![CDATA[Restaurant Performance Index fell to lowest level in 13 months]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:58:27 GMT 27bc8c13-1890-4b44-b4f0-f1e32d529bce <![CDATA[NRA members share safe food handling practices]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:53:50 GMT 4e7d59b7-b8f9-4549-a1bb-052e70c06b2e <![CDATA[Texas restaurants plunge into water conservation]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:53:45 GMT 902c1611-2e0c-4ad1-b2b1-d4eeb0288056 <![CDATA[NRA challenges poster mandate through coalition suit]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:15:43 GMT 5b47f4ba-3bbb-498f-8830-d4da1caf4817 <![CDATA[Final week of NFSEM wraps up health inspection 'dos' and 'don'ts']]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:47:06 GMT 76303e44-d84f-408b-a1ee-ae1e8348f085 <![CDATA[How to strangle the entrepreneurial spirit]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:51:11 GMT 8cd67dee-0cc2-4aa1-9a2e-f28a78692025 <![CDATA[ Labor Department postpones H-2B implementation date ]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:05:39 GMT d6ad4315-1b5d-48c4-8617-fb7e0fb97be1 <![CDATA[Find out what new debit-card swipe-fee caps mean for your business]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:55:32 GMT ca5cceaa-fe7d-4482-b11f-be2e7e9ad9d7 <![CDATA[SOS, NRA execs celebrate Dine Out program's success]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:17:01 GMT a575ffa4-6bc8-4266-b4c8-e2b8c437f7b5 <![CDATA[Agriculture secretary praises restaurants’ efforts on food safety, other issues]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:41:40 GMT 04cae0f9-3f37-4ed2-a09e-73e0bc777b32 <![CDATA[NRA, TRA partner to launch 'Freedom is Sweet!' charity pilot benefiting military families]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:56:42 GMT a41db5c7-e677-4f37-b6a2-5e3025f14a8d <![CDATA[Foodservice GS1 Standards Initiative seeks new work group members]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:17:01 GMT e6badc60-b4ae-4e7a-9efc-203953c23961 <![CDATA[Storing, labeling food correctly prevents contamination]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:35:43 GMT 43ee5eac-99be-40a5-bb93-5b1140a4f50e <![CDATA[New workplace-poster mandate generates controversy]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:36:35 GMT 7a1defc4-3bd5-4d2a-a44e-1b512077f75d <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Decline in higher-income households poses challenges for restaurants]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:34:14 GMT a9714204-3039-475f-aaf6-f5113722a28a <![CDATA[Community service pays off]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:22:36 GMT dd93cb8c-1d16-442d-b76e-eda96a1a89fe <![CDATA[Cutting-edge equipment sought for 2012 Kitchen Innovations Awards]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:26:22 GMT 4ec6a0be-b5ea-496f-ad83-b07d99d8b9fa <![CDATA[Cleaning, sanitizing in focus for week 3 of NFSEM]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:57:00 GMT a3f7089a-9316-481e-b025-aeb74717d7d1 <![CDATA[Turning tables in a greener sense]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:42:37 GMT 7579f468-a116-4bcd-aa2d-81ec9e0a2006 <![CDATA[Taxes, regulatory concerns cited as reasons for slow job growth]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:16:05 GMT 0a981e6e-2ed3-457f-908f-5c38cc7c2f67 <![CDATA[New Hampshire, Delaware add ProStart to high school curricula]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:49:31 GMT 3f2ad605-8e83-4271-84d3-8b4e6cbceab9 <![CDATA[Statement by Dawn Sweeney about 10th anniversary of 9/11]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:55:32 GMT 2e59333a-1efa-4c17-b2da-ac3736eb0d30 <![CDATA[NFSEM provides free training on food handling, glove use ]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT 34ee5213-d74b-454f-952a-0d6d929824e8 <![CDATA[Food trucks gaining momentum, new research finds]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:03:50 GMT 1f31f0e3-3f13-4b61-854a-fb458cebf9c1 <![CDATA[DHS expands E-Verify Self Check program to 21 states and D.C.]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:23:26 GMT 80aba02c-3da5-4eb0-adb7-dbe1759c6d29 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: National job growth hit a wall in August]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:50:41 GMT b2588a8b-3e4b-46da-b766-cda74087c560 <![CDATA[Weekly 10-minute training activities reinforce food safety education]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:10:38 GMT a63b9b8f-adc6-4512-91e9-c58a9647977b <![CDATA[Video: July RPI slips due to softer performance, dampened optimism]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:10:25 GMT 61701a8e-a53c-4ba9-a91e-186c1443c320 <![CDATA[RPI at lowest level in 11 months due to dampened optimism]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:00:13 GMT 09ad9271-b039-4e57-bf1c-983b8db02750 <![CDATA[NRA, NRAEF celebrate ProStart with new videos]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:06:35 GMT 35662bbb-ed40-4855-aff3-cd603d2cb63f <![CDATA[NRA's Sweeney talks swipe fees in Chicago Trib op-ed]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:46:48 GMT edd2d577-3045-4c37-9494-41d003ef38bf <![CDATA[National Food Safety Education Month raises awareness of the importance of training]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:00:41 GMT 50427749-4529-4bef-8f2f-803269c4b867 <![CDATA[Checklist for emergency closing of a restaurant]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:41:58 GMT aacb5eb8-c76b-4c6d-b23f-b85f1c7cd163 <![CDATA[NLRB overrides employer concerns, mandates new workplace poster]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:40:52 GMT 9cd6a0c0-6a17-4b92-ada1-252bd8952003 <![CDATA[Program aims to help Louisiana restaurants buy local]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:57:46 GMT 754d7b6b-898b-4936-b1ab-e7d039dd3298 <![CDATA[NRA urges NLRB to withdraw 'quickie-election' plan for union campaigns]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:32:08 GMT d5205229-7f7d-43c0-b954-39cbb499157c <![CDATA[ProStart puts alum on professional path]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:02:36 GMT c0409a0a-f0d7-4829-9ffc-700b128611a3 <![CDATA[Restaurateur McKerrow: Green is good]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:34:48 GMT 6b8ec002-73bb-407d-b0e2-0a1986bfad8a <![CDATA[NRA analyzing latest round of regulations on health care law]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:51:39 GMT fce8c11b-149a-45fd-af90-57d7f6930b7c <![CDATA[Big banks lose -- again -- in bid to undo swipe-fee caps]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:26:53 GMT c011376c-b427-4c2d-bd2f-75a260e59a43 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: New York metro area led the nation in restaurant location growth in 2010]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:17:44 GMT 051c1478-7e47-4e14-a75f-0e62fd230d47 <![CDATA[Kids LiveWell can help smaller operations enhance healthful children's options]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:10:55 GMT d01d79cc-9c80-44d3-90cd-4d20b9fe336a <![CDATA[Employer FUTA tax drops slightly]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:55:32 GMT 0bdbc0bb-babe-4447-94b3-bd0110765793 <![CDATA[Restaurants benefit from boost in summer tourism]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:52:43 GMT b5b63109-8993-4df7-bf99-0779db31a89e <![CDATA[Lawmakers back bills for 15-year depreciation of restaurant construction, improvements]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:34:57 GMT a788b4c3-6a60-442c-ada9-feace2dea85f <![CDATA[NRA CEO participates in Produce Marketing Association event]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:17:41 GMT 9eab0c93-a782-4a50-85c2-662a955655c2 <![CDATA[Virginia inmates receive ServSafe training]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:55:26 GMT 7b4b7730-f749-41dd-ac73-7242f4d6326b <![CDATA[Industry outlook strengthened in June, as RPI rose above 100]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:37:54 GMT 33161cd4-e74d-461a-ae8e-bdca0fde506e <![CDATA[Video: June RPI reflects improvements in current situation and outlook]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:22:25 GMT 6a8a6f1c-853f-42f5-a61f-c29d776590f9 <![CDATA[Community gardens become restaurants’ ticket to local food]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:56:03 GMT 96e619b9-70c6-4810-9fe5-c4091f600adc <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association celebrates milestone with one million training classes]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:23:38 GMT e82b4fd2-a222-4cb9-bcb6-002f5e06b732 <![CDATA[Summer means supplier-side education for culinary student]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:57:20 GMT fac985b3-261b-475a-a065-bce52e2f126d <![CDATA[NRA helps to spread the word about MyPlate ]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:23:08 GMT 65ef7d9f-3d10-4e06-891e-3dad61e30d5c <![CDATA[Employee food safety training made easy]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:50:58 GMT 5ed3f325-d060-42e7-a856-096573822d99 <![CDATA[Green pioneer finds different situation 5 years later]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:27:15 GMT c6e2bf6b-448b-4618-b205-a908b256fad3 <![CDATA[House to vote on bill to change the way government regulates business]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:23:06 GMT 7f704fa4-8a21-4842-8860-ded94b38a4c8 <![CDATA[NRA offers Aug. 3 webinar on new tip-credit notice rules ]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:19:27 GMT 6e4fb7fa-f252-472a-a0b5-3f28c4f5ceda <![CDATA[NRA calls for withdrawal of proposed marketing-to-kids guidelines]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:29:59 GMT a103a0db-4bf2-4b9a-919f-6efaf1059f43 <![CDATA[Spreading the word to Capitol Hill about restaurants' efforts on nutrition]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:22:14 GMT d6dd8e9b-9971-4ac5-b941-38a7abf25ae9 <![CDATA[Kids LiveWell makes headlines, gains momentum]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:26:59 GMT 4f849cb2-3a67-408b-b40d-acbf8ffa649d <![CDATA[Recycling test aims to set restaurant standard]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:29:39 GMT 5e0126c6-07e7-4070-8c07-654caa52ae72 <![CDATA[House holds hearing on plan to speed up union elections]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:03:52 GMT 05870eac-33be-4852-9caf-613f0263b56f <![CDATA[Kids, parents praise NRA's Kids LiveWell program]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:35:40 GMT f9fc843d-62ea-4c71-9c10-fb2d1def8efb <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: New York leads nation in restaurant location growth in 2010]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:34:35 GMT 73a1329e-bcad-4e94-b2af-701b3e9efd61 <![CDATA[Six more states to require businesses to use E-Verify]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:44:06 GMT c706c018-e273-4335-8aa1-010f472f3c9a <![CDATA[ProStart leads to Cleveland Clinic job-shadowing experience]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:31:29 GMT 221ad7a1-6615-4f60-a415-258739f04653 <![CDATA[Award-winning ProStart student gets career jumpstart]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:15:40 GMT d566b7f6-2d23-4e1e-a559-ca2090742c32 <![CDATA[Talking trash is a big win for caterer]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:35:21 GMT 80f456e2-b92f-4fa9-8b9b-2519909b639b <![CDATA[NRA turns up heat in support of H-2B visas]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:54:03 GMT 32c0b828-7285-4b3b-928b-b495c1c87351 <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Restaurant industry added nearly 7,700 locations in 2010]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:50:11 GMT dbb232d1-c5ad-40d9-bcd3-44ad09d0e846 <![CDATA[NRA files comments with FDA on menu-labeling regulations]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:39:31 GMT cb843ba8-39da-46f9-8353-84b6b09a08cc <![CDATA[Health care law's auto-enrollment provision will cause problems, NRA says]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:05:29 GMT 79609f6c-8eab-4cb2-a88e-07dec70f2731 <![CDATA[Project aims to cut food court waste]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:17:24 GMT 7974eaa8-314f-4e4a-be22-52ce0b20da1d <![CDATA[Industry recovery hits speed bump, as May RPI falls below 100]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:32:13 GMT e0eb98b2-9c36-44f7-8856-4d44a4f4e681 <![CDATA[NRA concerned, disappointed over Federal Reserve's decision on swipe-fee reform]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:52:25 GMT b4396317-e1b4-4bb1-8121-0aee74a4b885 <![CDATA[Video: May RPI declined due to slowed growth in sales, traffic]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:48:17 GMT 4168e018-a947-4bbe-a058-9e6948a018aa <![CDATA[5 easy food safety tips for your July Fourth cook-out]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:48:23 GMT 3d971e8e-8637-4294-9142-0595065b5e32 <![CDATA[California food-handler law takes effect July 1]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:54:14 GMT 18e95240-3498-4894-9147-ad26332cdec9 <![CDATA[NRA notes support for Ethanol Subsidy Repeal Act]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:31:01 GMT 2020d3d0-6bf0-4bcb-a6b0-c410701668fa <![CDATA[Crash course in composting for restaurateurs]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:33:42 GMT a43baba9-2082-4787-8fd6-167606fd6391 <![CDATA[NRA's nutritionist offers healthful suggestions]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:16:09 GMT cb89a608-2b6b-486c-a522-b2c19e9ba789 <![CDATA[NRA fights for members on health-care law implementation]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:01:50 GMT 0c8fe3f9-2aeb-44bd-849f-b6220aa90bbc <![CDATA[Recycled items get new life]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:48:09 GMT 35885560-f1b2-4655-bcc5-c5d6c44aa33c <![CDATA[NRA's Healthy Dining partnership makes headlines]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:29:04 GMT 77db04bc-6065-40c4-80ff-1c8c8567c971 <![CDATA[NRA sues Labor Department over new tip-credit regulation]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:13:03 GMT a8318617-68fe-4121-862a-29291edf015d <![CDATA[Cutting costs? Consider new sustainability options]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:07:42 GMT b2add641-208e-4742-bf51-3d26061e3da2 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Economic indicators favored the restaurant industry in May ]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:20:19 GMT dd874a6f-4954-4e38-bd0e-5dd211e95786 <![CDATA[NRA member tells Congress importance of one E-Verify system]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:40:53 GMT 59de667e-05da-461c-95c6-0c8f917b4475 <![CDATA[Friending conservation-minded consumers]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:50:14 GMT 3c107016-fb3a-4992-a1be-12917dcc99ac <![CDATA[50 million Americans expected to dine out for Father's Day]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:13:46 GMT d32b874c-728a-4749-ba16-95adb3532ae8 <![CDATA[NRA joins tourism groups in pushing for visa reform]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:52:14 GMT bcc3192e-2e8d-4960-8670-ac1c35870ca7 <![CDATA[Restaurants lead fight to enact, protect swipe-fee reform]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:39:41 GMT cae3e283-3596-4ccd-8baa-668106151618 <![CDATA[Saving money: Focus on energy, water, waste]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:36:30 GMT 0435d631-0107-4d0b-a191-029de655fdb9 <![CDATA[Vinegar, honey and other ways of drawing local fans]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:57:13 GMT d71ff987-0fbb-48ff-aaa0-e23e0cf1baa6 <![CDATA[You did it! Senate moves forward on swipe-fee reforms]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:33:01 GMT 013101cd-8808-4184-b1f9-b944b619b81e <![CDATA[NRA applauds MyPlate guide]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:25:20 GMT b9cdba3c-4040-4a54-a576-6069e9b382e7 <![CDATA[Anticipated tourism spike can boost restaurant sales]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:08:55 GMT 2fdb8ddf-8542-4b5f-9299-e341f7531609 <![CDATA[NRA supports expanding OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:37:33 GMT 347e8f40-88f6-492c-be64-90e5305305e2 <![CDATA[Dumping garbage fees]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:38:29 GMT 07343541-7065-4477-a3b8-a76ca71952ac <![CDATA[Speaker urges restaurants to recycle, use alternative energy]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:39:12 GMT 9c82c403-d2f7-49a8-84b8-5bfabae42eb8 <![CDATA[Supreme Court decision will increase focus on E-Verify]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:51:46 GMT c919772b-dacc-48b1-b2b4-324ac26a0d91 <![CDATA[Agency's "voluntary" guidelines on marketing to kids cut broad swath]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 17:48:43 GMT 746bc0fb-c328-46c5-9881-d124a2246e26 <![CDATA[Video: April RPI reflects continued operator optimism]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 15:41:53 GMT 9ed68158-8864-494b-800c-a7849eb8811a <![CDATA[Continued operator optimism keeps April RPI positive]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 15:35:18 GMT 61147f3a-ac47-4a41-a5e9-873677f16bb8 <![CDATA[What happens to unused gift card balances?]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 17:01:33 GMT 0a880863-2ff9-4102-9207-7732bb15f7dc <![CDATA[How the Durbin Amendment will save card-processing costs]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 15:42:28 GMT e6f48780-8458-4824-bf97-5a72c9f7b35f <![CDATA[New sustainability event puts spotlight on restaurants’ influence]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 14:23:49 GMT c7761efa-1d64-4b46-a850-1b1ab21947f0 <![CDATA[Hooking customers on sustainability]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 15:48:20 GMT 25a380bf-b4e9-4920-a37b-55c96e0f0f1e <![CDATA[Food donations offer financial, community benefits]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 15:29:28 GMT 3bc17577-c2bb-4232-8211-6dff0a7ae7c4 <![CDATA[Foraging for local sources]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 14:19:49 GMT 85ef5f9e-b562-43c4-8ee1-296c4bc9bed5 <![CDATA[SBA chief addresses NRA Show]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 13:59:06 GMT f5c2bb31-300f-4921-b243-5087916878d9 <![CDATA['Pop quiz' reveals how restaurants can improve energy efficiency, save money]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 15:59:16 GMT a4edb56d-97f5-491a-82c4-b7b540a0543d <![CDATA[Panel offers small-business lending suggestions ]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 15:48:42 GMT 415e7cb3-1b37-48a8-be97-1b02040d2e57 <![CDATA[Michigan student: 'ProStart helps us take initiative' ]]> Sun, 22 May 2011 20:45:59 GMT 84789ad9-5ead-4f8c-b523-ba933b4ef332 <![CDATA[NRA honors excellence in military foodservice]]> Sun, 22 May 2011 20:34:32 GMT 8e87d388-1dc6-47fb-a959-0ab96ae9a360 <![CDATA[Brennan attributes success to his employees]]> Sun, 22 May 2011 13:58:32 GMT f8a4646e-6fc2-4483-9e28-5868cd37bbf5 <![CDATA[Restaurant guests willing to aid recycling efforts]]> Sat, 21 May 2011 19:44:13 GMT 2ab901c0-ca06-4f2f-a019-98c6e77c2735 <![CDATA[NRA says new H-2B rules could render the program useless]]> Wed, 18 May 2011 15:44:17 GMT 909878db-c591-43b4-bd89-c8f301fd44c6 <![CDATA[New research shows majority of restaurant operators have recycling programs]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 16:45:34 GMT 431671f9-0028-4ec8-9a2f-0114de020ddc <![CDATA[NRA collaborates on summit on healthful kids' meals]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 18:16:56 GMT a3936364-5aa7-4b75-8e04-84986dc228bb <![CDATA[NRA supports measures to boost tourism]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 18:01:48 GMT 3a4ecc8f-ebf0-4468-88d1-199af3c385a8 <![CDATA[Taking money out of the trash]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 16:45:43 GMT d2c0f385-2ee4-43c8-96c1-fbb6c617384a <![CDATA[Domino's CMO to share 'pizza turnaround' story at NRA marketing meeting]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 17:14:03 GMT fd0c72ee-cc55-4a16-a47c-3e198860ae78 <![CDATA[White House Assistant Chef Sam Kass to appear at NRA Show 2011]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 23:08:29 GMT b6852cb4-ae4a-4d8d-a02f-04e175752a61 <![CDATA[2nd bill introduced to repeal employer health-care mandate]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 18:13:47 GMT 9a8a9a5d-a694-42a9-bf05-8db3bc8a771d <![CDATA[Ensure tip-reporting compliance]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 19:56:51 GMT 85579367-0fc2-4112-9ab8-94a3364871b5 <![CDATA[Food Allergy Awareness Week advocates education]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 15:30:22 GMT 496a6fd0-651d-41e8-bd9b-3dce85407a87 <![CDATA[Mark Travel and Tourism Week in your community]]> Fri, 06 May 2011 15:52:53 GMT 40e2ac54-5cf4-433f-a60a-425846fcd0fd <![CDATA[DOL changes tip-credit regulations ]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 18:04:24 GMT e9aabf91-b00d-4977-8f01-6e0958541639 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Restaurant industry’s labor challenges are likely to reemerge in the years ahead ]]> Wed, 04 May 2011 15:21:56 GMT 9e8fc8ea-a9e6-4f5e-b927-bcf360ab5321 <![CDATA[Federal agencies propose new principles for marketing food to children and teens]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 18:28:17 GMT 3311ffe1-6bb0-43c8-8a4f-12c714891605 <![CDATA[California sweeps management, culinary competitions at National ProStart Invitational ]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 03:38:52 GMT ded87d75-0b88-4797-83b9-74f41318618e <![CDATA[National ProStart Invitational underway ]]> Sun, 01 May 2011 23:39:37 GMT c5af59ab-7d0a-48f2-ad95-db222e9b2d06 <![CDATA[Hoping for the last straw]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:11:38 GMT dd54c5c9-2f01-4f3f-ae3c-bc54c6f58b38 <![CDATA[Association urges withdrawal or delay of harmful tip rules]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:07:59 GMT 419f58a9-c739-4fc9-937d-4b95d0a2ac81 <![CDATA[Solid improvements in sales, traffic drive RPI gain in March]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:57:30 GMT 798aaafe-a69d-4fc7-90b6-7acea6756325 <![CDATA[Video: March RPI gain due to improved sales, traffic]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:50:51 GMT 7f7ec30a-c9e3-4a36-b861-7e7098b27efc <![CDATA[75 million Americans expected to dine out this Mother's Day]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:11:06 GMT 11e7edd4-434e-48d6-8e94-8d1bb5fe1ee2 <![CDATA[Composting no longer fringe activity for restaurants]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:59:46 GMT 147cef8c-aab5-439d-b986-a10340b50921 <![CDATA[4 tips to be a greener restaurant guest]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:02:44 GMT 5cdd575f-c3f4-4f70-acbc-eac6426ab485 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Economic recovery becoming more broad-based on the state level ]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:38:28 GMT 5671b815-94b0-4a07-aea5-f166483af5e6 <![CDATA[Inaugural Food & Beverage Product Innovations Award recipients announced]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:58:08 GMT c6036bd8-5ae0-4a14-aa1b-0a759d65b2e5 <![CDATA[ProStart students make the news]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:12:37 GMT 627086a2-4246-4241-ad6c-f3f7010eacad <![CDATA[New Restaurant Advocacy Fund advances industry's policy interests]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:23:43 GMT 0b91c346-6c0c-4bcc-ab2c-f951df48984b <![CDATA[Student finds inspiration in ProStart]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:12:06 GMT 45a24add-ac4a-45e2-ba70-1f32cbdea7c9 <![CDATA[Restaurants fuel job creation, according to National Restaurant Association research]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:00:41 GMT 53111009-2942-4099-a240-e21b4d97c860 <![CDATA[ServSafe Food Handler Program helps California restaurants comply with new law ]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:32:20 GMT 3179bd38-2be2-4c6f-82c6-c0057d30fffc <![CDATA[President signs bill to repeal new 1099 reporting rules]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:05:13 GMT bcb294ae-0383-407e-b0ea-1192b624f86d <![CDATA[American Express partnership brings "Business Insights" to restaurants]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:49:52 GMT 0a52a509-4f38-4eda-a6dc-1cdbe743ef3f <![CDATA[NRA, UnitedHealthcare create Restaurant Health Care Alliance]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:49:41 GMT 68cc8228-f226-4caa-8cfd-146a922cb402 <![CDATA[New tool kit helps restaurateurs understand POS systems]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:43:30 GMT 002ab8d9-0a75-4da7-9a34-161c7d01c555 <![CDATA[Video from 2011 Public Affairs Conference: Restaurateurs in action]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:13:56 GMT 98e8014a-9c88-4f9a-84b5-a1b33412af0f <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association: 'A potent policy force']]> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:57:06 GMT 8e2014cb-e757-4182-9b14-51e826d0af03 <![CDATA[Donating excess food can save dollars]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:37:14 GMT ad6d224b-c1ba-494a-9f1f-d4cc42cf6fa6 <![CDATA['This is our American Dream']]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:19:05 GMT 4e8f1371-03cf-4071-9eaf-7c431231c3f5 <![CDATA[Restaurant Neighbor Award winners committed to community service]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:48:17 GMT 54a97455-ff48-42ec-af5b-92348739c63d <![CDATA[Faces of Diversity Award winners announced]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:34:28 GMT 5691dbc4-6251-4892-bd62-d5645176c91a <![CDATA[33 million expected to dine out on Easter Sunday]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:43:32 GMT 84642e1a-a521-4e15-92a8-081fbf381f5e <![CDATA[Summit addresses small business challenges in accessing credit]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:30:39 GMT 7db70ba6-4ae2-4381-8bc1-d73169137ce2 <![CDATA[NYSRA speaks on proposed New York City toy ban]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:21:41 GMT d9c599fe-c9fe-4c83-9e4c-77d56edb6067 <![CDATA[NRA Show speaker to discuss ways to reduce trash]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:07:34 GMT c6ccbdcb-901d-4f72-9a53-a70b96347bc7 <![CDATA[Colorado restaurateur: 1099 repeal vote 'a big relief']]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:31:11 GMT 31fa2cb5-c543-475f-9155-a5494e7759d9 <![CDATA[1099 repeal vote a victory for restaurant operators]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:42:28 GMT 734fe0e7-db7c-4a4f-95f5-e3d503ce0a55 <![CDATA[FDA issues proposal on how to implement new nutrition-disclosure rule for chain restaurants, similar retail food establishments]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:06:10 GMT 47d32d26-45f2-4810-818d-8b1af258738a <![CDATA[Small employers get further reprieve on mandate for W-2 reporting of employee health insurance coverage]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:51:49 GMT d69042f4-5dcd-4a1a-b738-5142ccbd9267 <![CDATA[Lawmakers introduce bills to speed up depreciation for restaurant improvements, new construction]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:04:08 GMT 9c200351-cbec-45fb-b854-10376e6ce378 <![CDATA[Video: February RPI gains as operators show increasing optimism]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:19:47 GMT 4dc87fa8-645a-496e-bf19-89e5b7ffe6c9 <![CDATA[RPI rose in February, as capital spending outlook hit 40-month high]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:59:16 GMT 5acd12f5-9aee-4576-aea5-b4703d63a560 <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association member tells Congress of real impact of new health care law on business ]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:14:35 GMT 2a08974d-0bf4-4b54-837f-55764a4c299a <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Restaurant industry added locations at its strongest rate in over two years]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:26:32 GMT fcb4b408-d9bc-4265-b0f1-6c8abedef307 <![CDATA[Foodservice director: 'I hope I get to judge ProStart for a long time']]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:43:18 GMT 6e4ca83e-4c13-4830-a447-9fd9ffebceae <![CDATA[Add color to menus during National Nutrition Month]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:06:32 GMT 7d57dd46-3b5e-412f-a9a5-672cbe2bb4d0 <![CDATA[Cash in on equipment rebates]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:23:42 GMT 7dcc30f1-48cf-4ae8-902f-af94c18de048 <![CDATA[International visitation to the US sets new record]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:35:52 GMT c65ba273-2e2c-456d-a5d2-8fa090645127 <![CDATA[HealthyDiningFinder.com helps consumers get "sodium savvy"]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:05:25 GMT 95eb7dff-bb6e-461f-8e94-099db64e4ecf <![CDATA[Restaurateurs join April 7 Small Business Lending Summit]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:11:49 GMT 4f4b32df-63a2-4dfd-b200-bd19c5f4e92f <![CDATA[University event promotes restaurant industry careers]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:02:32 GMT 8df26ca3-0028-4d41-b1b7-f34511dc3d71 <![CDATA[Lawmakers try to delay swipe-fee reforms]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:23:00 GMT 02aa5ede-f76e-4f76-a6b0-2a805c5cc1b7 <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association suggests Red Cross, InterAction to support relief efforts in Japan]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:07:33 GMT 23ed0da7-6117-4609-ac9f-b326d9320d57 <![CDATA[One in five consumers mix college basketball and restaurants]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:35:03 GMT c45eda76-e7d7-4f50-9314-68c385a1a05f <![CDATA[New federal accessibility rules take effect March 15]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:59:41 GMT e22cdbf9-6a9e-43fa-8202-cf53cae9be69 <![CDATA[Restaurant, food companies make Corporate Responsibility’s “100 Best” list ]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:50:26 GMT 92d52c3f-3d1e-45ca-bb87-5f93271f16eb <![CDATA[NRA says transportation proposal could raise costs without improving safety]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:47:00 GMT 585688d7-70e0-4c0b-b5be-dee3465d554b <![CDATA[Favorites, green beer rule consumers’ St. Patrick’s Day choices ]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:47:48 GMT d4f2127c-e33c-4a63-aafb-f3a35dda3d40 <![CDATA[ProStart to launch in Delaware]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:43:24 GMT ea8bb852-0a54-47e7-960c-c523648ddbe7 <![CDATA[NRA exec profiled in Advertising Age on top policy issues]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:38:26 GMT 1c0fad00-6855-4fcf-bd8e-b8f39f7c8563 <![CDATA[2010 Dietary Guidelines provide challenges, opportunities for restaurants]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:43:20 GMT f624a9b7-1d21-49d5-87df-3fe4cbf15023 <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Just in time for spring, some green shoots are sprouting in the job market]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:34:03 GMT 58728967-a9c4-4b9f-beb6-902a207f453a <![CDATA[NRA applauds House vote to repeal paperwork mandate]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:38:45 GMT 657b3845-a592-4961-9b92-81bc48a0d8bd <![CDATA[Now on restaurants’ fashion runway: eco-apparel]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:14:22 GMT 560ab110-e0e6-4362-98db-ff71e0a63f62 <![CDATA[One-third of consumers received a restaurant gift card for the holidays]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:14:32 GMT 574a73d9-443d-4981-88ff-da33eed0836d <![CDATA[Video: January RPI declines due to weather-dampened sales, traffic]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:51:39 GMT 1f1a8bab-1be5-46f9-89f9-0412bc54b1b0 <![CDATA[January RPI declines as harsh weather dampens sales, traffic]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:44:07 GMT 450d5cd0-0c41-4186-8ea9-cafd14ed41e6 <![CDATA[Uncork a new form of recycling]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:33:10 GMT bb91380c-47a4-4e9d-ad1a-ecee7ce59822 <![CDATA[First-ever foodservice sustainability conference to explore complex issues]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:58:49 GMT 2b7f94ad-f1e3-475b-b11e-c289042d89be <![CDATA[NRA to work with Zero Waste Zone to reduce organic waste]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:44:51 GMT b1784519-d4ae-4bff-a7d6-0647d5894bf6 <![CDATA[Career colleges with culinary programs could be hurt by new rules]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:39:09 GMT 02003ed6-6620-43ca-a1ea-873e7479281c <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association announces 2011 Kitchen Innovations Award recipients]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:40:24 GMT 5a33ae14-83ac-440e-8338-ee0bfcf0e1cc <![CDATA[NRA asks agency to withdraw workplace-poster proposal]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:57:27 GMT 76d5fded-d88a-471b-b555-f3297753f2fd <![CDATA[1099 paperwork mandate headed for House vote]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:45:33 GMT fcb1c3c6-369c-42e3-96c2-468549ce6004 <![CDATA[Culinary education gets a greener face]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:24:31 GMT 6da18cee-c6a7-4026-9912-6e1e94167363 <![CDATA[Congressional hearing focuses on merchant debit-card fees]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:33:02 GMT b9c9552c-d45a-407d-a0ed-169169d7cd58 <![CDATA[Columnist brings 1938 NRA president to life]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:51:16 GMT ed3036bb-bad3-463f-9a3e-e77e351f3473 <![CDATA[Nevada Congresswoman urges 80 percent deductibility for business meals]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:16:50 GMT ecd64ab0-56f7-4767-9bbc-8044e6f06370 <![CDATA[Travel spending highest in 6 years ]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:22:33 GMT f3d5884f-fdb0-4b1f-ba71-31945e045882 <![CDATA[Diversity increases in restaurant leadership]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:30:14 GMT 05e50aab-be3d-4eff-acec-2cb8a93a39a3 <![CDATA[ Restaurants give building materials a second life]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:48:37 GMT ccdbadd8-470a-4e65-aaed-051195f76dca <![CDATA[NRA salutes new chairs of Congressional Tourism Caucus]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:42:40 GMT 9908025f-d23e-422f-80fb-a9a29ee71220 <![CDATA[NRA witness tells Congress 1099 mandate will overwhelm small businesses]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:25:21 GMT 65865982-06ef-49c3-881a-a5e2fcdd81ab <![CDATA[Restaurants gear up to serve 70 million Valentine's Day diners]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:13:30 GMT 6af41044-fee0-4c8c-8fef-c8d7916e545d <![CDATA[America Works Here campaign moves forward]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:16:54 GMT 9cf1e62f-717f-43c4-ae5c-c1e960450fbe <![CDATA[National Restaurant Association, Georgia-Pacific Professional to collaborate on recycling best practices]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:19:07 GMT f2c70f4e-f5c5-4e10-876e-7842be5fd2d7 <![CDATA[Congress, President focus on red tape]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:13:21 GMT 42ce5e63-4ee8-432f-a053-3be90a8f7b2a <![CDATA[Senate weighs in decisively on 1099 repeal]]> Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:49:18 GMT 03e38e45-8fa3-4afc-964c-31238693e2dc <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: So is the economy really recovering, or what?]]> Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:14:05 GMT b891694a-55b9-4d4b-bf7a-49fb89a8f2df <![CDATA[NRA, PeopleMatter partner on HR solutions]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:43:42 GMT 056e8f8c-0a30-4cbf-a2a8-1c94b624458a <![CDATA[Fortune magazine list proves restaurant business is 'industry of opportunity']]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:15:23 GMT c9ee2daf-7b42-4db1-a3ed-51e651c51666 <![CDATA[Green flooring shows smaller carbon footprints]]> Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:44:49 GMT 02d0efa6-9eae-4af9-a863-dec9d87f4b42 <![CDATA[More social media, food trucks ahead in 2011 ]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:29:56 GMT 865529fb-36cf-4de9-94e5-f93420bf761b <![CDATA[Do you give discounts to guests who pay by cash?]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:05:04 GMT 793cf065-5ee7-4d2b-9de3-50766d5f8eee <![CDATA[Federal government steps up workplace immigration enforcement]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:48:33 GMT 10da8c48-30dd-495e-822d-4dcacfd8c85f <![CDATA[Video: Restaurant industry sales, employment growth thrive in 2011]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:10:57 GMT 7d6cb149-a861-48b7-9e9d-1a24f868a90e <![CDATA[Restaurant industry sales turn positive in 2011 after three tough years]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:50:40 GMT 4797d842-f07c-48dd-b4b1-972432a0b067 <![CDATA[Video: RPI gain launches restaurant industry into 2011]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:56:39 GMT 261eb0de-abbc-4ee7-ba62-bf3448fb6c02 <![CDATA[Restaurant Performance Index posted strong gain in December]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:41:29 GMT f2fe2607-a220-4c06-b5c9-1c3a54ea9925 <![CDATA[ProStart teacher urges restaurant leaders to become mentors]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:32:39 GMT 3431c156-044c-4a03-b450-db5575ef4b7c <![CDATA[Pizza is king of Super Bowl takeout]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:25:33 GMT a2cd930c-e726-489a-984b-8ee3994fce20 <![CDATA[Plugging into a new green trend]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:08:30 GMT d7cb72e3-8b75-4819-8186-b0f882933200 <![CDATA[Economist's Notebook: Food prices expected to remain elevated in 2011]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:09:32 GMT ec761409-9b49-48b3-9900-0cf5b6fb250c <![CDATA[New tool kit helps restaurateurs understand POS systems]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:44:11 GMT 7dafd5c7-9d16-4c0c-9183-6441303e5f38 <![CDATA[NRA appreciates President's focus on job creation]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:06:13 GMT e90c40cf-64a7-479d-b08b-cd57cc56d8fd <![CDATA[Take advantage of small-business health care tax credit]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:49:25 GMT d0866594-f6e4-4aa3-9b66-0c470e8a072e <![CDATA[International tourism growth could impact America's restaurants]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:05:51 GMT a3231ae5-b9be-414a-9fce-81a6a1229680 <![CDATA[FDA expects to issue menu-labeling proposal by March 23]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:17:25 GMT 19c4d185-732f-4429-b538-bf378ad3a9e4 <![CDATA[NRA weighs in on planned ADA regulations]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:14:27 GMT fab96602-09b9-4114-93c1-3c404c5eb389 <![CDATA[A chill pill for high heating costs]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:25:48 GMT 4a25d6ae-7253-4583-8eb1-01e207e30585 <![CDATA[Do you want forbidden rice with that?]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:54:25 GMT 87b5d1c6-da0f-469c-84f4-f007327e0cb4 <![CDATA['America Works Here' to educate policymakers about restaurant industry's importance]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:40:40 GMT 3e5359ef-232e-4272-bbce-73c54a701802 <![CDATA[Food safety reform: What it means for your restaurant]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:02:31 GMT d0db7b8d-da18-4e4a-bdca-a6a7661fbd06 <![CDATA[7 tips to find a payroll processor]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:29:27 GMT a4ab2a7f-787a-42f0-bfdd-55637288c092 <![CDATA[Reeled into sustainability]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:07:20 GMT 6e33b6f5-6797-490d-a914-54f9c5881985 <![CDATA[NRA, Massachusetts launch new allergy-awareness training]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:48:45 GMT fd83eb7c-c9de-42af-a850-5f596a27e75f <![CDATA[Economist’s Notebook: Job market continues to improve]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:04:40 GMT 87419a4b-946a-4941-b5d0-8df5d3a25928 <![CDATA[Powering up a new green service]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:57:24 GMT 3a9c5739-75f7-44dc-9053-4fb39c8d264d <![CDATA[Industry leaders unite to fund ProStart ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:20:40 GMT 059a0141-3d02-4779-8415-e91d392ba1d6 <![CDATA[NRA calls food-safety law a step in the right direction]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:17:53 GMT 5b3d11ce-c029-4432-81d8-500b91ceabdb <![CDATA[Check out our latest RPI video]]> Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:31:24 GMT