Tag: National Restaurant Association

The National Restaurant Association Announces Finalists for the Star of the Bar Mixology Competition with Host Geoffrey Zakarian

The renowned chef and television personality will emcee the official Sunday night after-party of the 2015 National Restaurant Association Restaurant,…

April 9, 2015 · ·

The National Restaurant Association Announces the Habit Burger Grill CEO Russ Bendel as the 2015 Restaurant Finance Summit Keynote Speaker

After a successful IPO, the distinguished CEO introduces the Restaurant Finance Summit 2015: Strategies for Growth and Liquidity at the…

April 9, 2015 · ·

National Restaurant Association Announces 2015 FABI Award Recipients

Black bean spaghetti, volcanic water, vegetarian gyros, and more are among food and beverage products to be showcased at National…

April 8, 2015 · ·

Top-Ranking High School Students To Compete At Nation’s Largest Culinary Arts And Restaurant Management Skills Competition

National ProStart Invitational Offers Millions in Scholarships to Winning Teams Washington, DC  (Restaurant News Release)  High school students who have…

April 2, 2015 · ·

Restaurant Performance Index Remained Positive in February as Softer Sales and Customer Traffic Levels Were Offset by a More Optimistic Outlook

Same-store sales and customer traffic levels were dampened by winter storms in February, but restaurant operators are more optimistic about…

March 31, 2015 · ·

Restaurants Expand Payrolls Despite Winter Storms

Washington, DC  (Restaurant News Release)  The National Restaurant Association’s Chief Economist Bruce Grindy breaks down the latest employment trends: “Despite…

March 9, 2015 · ·

National Restaurant Association Announces the 2015 Kitchen Innovations Award Winners

The 2015 KI Awards showcase advancements in food safety, cook time efficiency, energy conservation and more for the foodservice industry…

March 4, 2015 · ·

National Restaurant Association Announces Initial All-Star Chef Line-up and New Location for 2015 World Culinary Showcase

Celebrated chefs share tips, techniques and entertainment in Chicago on May 16-19 Chicago, IL  (Restaurant News Release)  World-class celebrity chefs…

March 3, 2015 · ·

Restaurant Performance Index Remained Elevated in January

Majority of restaurant operators reported positive same-store sales and customer traffic levels; Operators remain less optimistic on overall economy Washington,…

February 27, 2015 · ·

Restaurants Projected to Add Over 300,000 Jobs in 2015

Washington, DC  (Restaurant News Release)  The National Restaurant Association’s Chief Economist Bruce Grindy breaks down the latest employment trends:  “The…

February 6, 2015 · ·

Technology, Lifestyle Food Choices Evolving Trends for Restaurant Industry in 2015

Washington, DC  (Restaurant News Release)  According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2015 Restaurant Industry Forecast, roughly one-quarter of consumers say…

February 5, 2015 · ·

Restaurant Performance Index Finished the Year on a Positive Note

Majority of restaurant operators reported positive same-store sales and customer traffic levels; Outlook for continued sales growth remains positive Washington,…

January 30, 2015 · ·

Restaurant Industry Enters 6th Consecutive Year of Growth, Will Remain a Leader in Job Creation

National Restaurant Association’s 2015 Restaurant Industry Forecast Reveals Economic, Workforce, Food and Technology Trends Washington, DC  (Restaurant News Release)  America’s…

January 27, 2015 · ·

National Restaurant Association Elects Jack Crawford as Chairman

Washington, DC  (Restaurant News Release)  The National Restaurant Association announced today that John G. (Jack) Crawford, President and CEO of…

January 6, 2015 · ·

Restaurant Performance Index Remains in Positive Territory

Restaurant operators reported positive same-store sales and customer traffic levels; Outlook for sales growth and the economy continued to strengthen…

December 31, 2014 · ·

Over 600 Women Promote Menu of Opportunity Provided by Restaurant Industry in Open Letter to Policymakers

Washington, DC  (Restaurant News Release)  Today, National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney unveiled an open letter to policymakers…

December 11, 2014 · ·

Culinary Forecast Predicts Local Sourcing, Environmental Sustainability, Healthful Kids’ Meals as Top Menu Trends for 2015

Washington, DC  (Restaurant News Release)  The National Restaurant Association (NRA) each year gets in the kitchen with chefs to reveal the top…

December 3, 2014 · ·