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National Restaurant Association Supports Passage of the Dignity Act of 2025
May 29, 2026The National Restaurant Association announced its support for the Dignity Act of 2025. -
National Restaurant Association Celebrates 250 Years of Shaping America’s Workforce Leaders
May 18, 2026America’s semiquincentennial anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the role restaurants have played in shaping the nation -
Obscure Government Regulator Steps in to Protect Credit Card Companies and Big Banks from Illinois Swipe Fee Law
April 29, 2026The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is attempting to invalidate an Illinois law that would make swipe fees a little more affordable for restaurant operators. -
Robin Repass named Executive Director of the Restaurant Law Center
April 28, 2026Robin Repass will lead the Restaurant Law Center as Executive Director and Chief Legal Counsel. -
National Restaurant Association Names Richard “Dick” Marriott as 2026 Legends Award Recipient
April 27, 2026Marriott recognized for lifetime of service to the restaurant and foodservice industry -
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
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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