78 pct. of restaurants experienced slowdown due to Delta variant: National Restaurant Association
A new survey from the National Restaurant Association shows the fragility of the restaurant industry’s recovery. Many restaurant operators now believe that the recovery will run into 2022. Forty-four percent […]
Tom Bené leaves National Restaurant Association for Breakthru Beverage Group CEO position
After 15 months, Association president, CEO returns to beverage-sector executive role Tom Bené will be stepping down as president and chief executive of the National Restaurant Association and CEO of […]
Tech, outdoor dining, to-go alcohol opportunities as food, labor costs rise: mid-year State of the Restaurant Industry Report
As Delta variant shifts dining behavior, consumers want more restaurant tech, outdoor spaces for restaurants Food and beverage sales in the restaurant and foodservice industry will reach $789B, a 19.7% […]
National Restaurant Association launches Know Safe and Show Safe campaign for NFSM 2021
Campaign focuses on cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting During National Food Safety Month (NFSM) in September, the National Restaurant Association will put the spotlight on cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting standards, providing education […]
National Restaurant Association advocates for RRF grant replenishment of $60B
Advocacy in Congress needed to elevate importance of new legislation The National Restaurant Association has identified a new opportunity with the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), which appropriated $28.6B in funding […]
National Restaurant Association takes majority interest in Winsight, owner of Restaurant Business
Editorial of publications will remain independent, according to statement The National Restaurant Association took a majority stake in Winsight Holdings, LLC, a market intelligence firm that distributes content across several […]
National Restaurant Association publishes resource guide, expense tracker for RRF
Next Steps Guide helpful for restaurant owners who received Restaurant Revitalization Fund awards The National Restaurant Association published a Next Steps Guide for restaurant owners that applied for and received […]
SBA announces $2.7B RRF grant funds disbursed, more than $23B requested
147,000 applications received from women, veterans and disadvantaged groups The Small Business Administration announced that $2.7B in Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants have already been disbursed and reported that more than […]
SBA RRF application opening, step-by-step guide available
Restaurant revitalization fund grants to be oversubscribed, timing is key As restaurant operators register for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grants, they are turning their attention to the start time […]
National Restaurant Association shares updated guidance on Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Guide for restaurant operators available The National Restaurant Association shared updated guidance on eligibility and needed documentation for Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Grants. The Small Business Administration has indicated that […]
National Restaurant Association names Emily Williams Knight chief collaboration officer, VP of Industry Relations
She joins Association after leading TRA since 2019 Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D. will join the National Restaurant Association as chief collaboration officer and executive VP, Industry Relations. Her new role […]