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NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

Vanessa Sink
Senior Director of Media Relations

Hannah Oliver
Director of Corporate Communications

Kristen Bennett
Advocacy Communications Manager

Dr. Monica Parrish Trent Named Executive Director of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

August 27, 2026

Dr. Trent will advance the Foundation's mission to empower people from all backgrounds with the training and education needed to succeed in the restaurant industry.

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Menu Transformation: Beverages Move from Add-Ons to Restaurant Growth Drivers

August 25, 2026

The 2026 Restaurant Beverage Trends report finds consumers are seeking more choice, discovery, and beverage-focused experiences

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National Restaurant Association Names Walt Mullon Technology and Innovation Policy Director

August 25, 2026

Mullon will help advance policy priorities related to emerging technologies and innovation that impact restaurant operators nationwide

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