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The Hiring and Staffing Dividend: How People Power Restaurant Profitability
April 23, 2026New Association insights show how strong onboarding, empowered managers, and smart technology fuel restaurant performance and growth -
What Restaurants Need to Succeed: Immigration Reform, Competitive Swipe Fees, and Strong Trade Policy
February 19, 2026The Association’s 2026 agenda advances three key solutions—immigration reform, the Credit Card Competition Act, and a strong USMCA renewal—to boost industry stability and long-term growth -
Persistent Cost Increases and Enduring Demand Will Shape the Restaurant Industry in 2026
February 12, 2026 -
Federal Court Decides in Favor of Illinois Restaurant Industry Against Credit Card Companies and Banks
February 10, 2026Federal court decision will save operator's money and will lay a path for additional states to pass similar laws -
National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Name 2026 Boards
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National Restaurant Association Welcomes Keri Stockland as Chief Financial Officer
January 20, 2026The Association announces Keri Stockland as Chief Financial Officer -
New Always Ready Guide Helps Restaurant Operators Prepare for Unexpected Utility Disruptions
January 07, 2026 -
National Restaurant Association Seeks Solutions to Operator Penny Problems
December 11, 2025A nationwide penny shortage means that operators can’t order pennies. The Association is seeking two solutions to help address the penny shortage. -
National Restaurant Association Unveils 2026 Culinary Forecast: Smashed Burgers, Global Comfort, and Value Top the List
November 19, 2025 -
National Restaurant Association Statement on Removal of Tariffs on Food and Agricultural Products
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Seafood Coalition, Including Restaurant Law Center, Sues NOAA Over Marine Mammal Protection Act Implementation
October 10, 2025The Restaurant Law Center cites serious economic and operational consequences for American restaurants and their supply chains. -
National Restaurant Association Supports Joint Employer Definition Codified by the American Franchise Act
September 10, 2025The National Restaurant Association supports the move to codify a “direct and immediate” joint employer standard.