Reducing food waste can improve the bottom line and the environment

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

A study commissioned by the Food Waste Reduction Alliance found that approximately 80 billion pounds of food are discarded into US landfills every year, with…

Restaurant traffic, sales post solid gains in August

October 1, 2014

Driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…

NRA to participate in US Food Waste Challenge webinar

September 23, 2014

The webinar, sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture, will offer information on reducing food waste through food donation.

Restaurant organizations urging return to 40-hour full-time definition

September 19, 2014

Returning to a traditional 40-hour definition would benefit employees through more hours and income, say trade organizations.

More restaurants adopting green practices

September 17, 2014

Research reveals that the majority of restaurants surveyed by the National Restaurant Association recycle, use compact fluorescent lighting and purchase…

Gallup: Americans love restaurants

September 11, 2014

The restaurant industry is regarded as the top business sector in America according to results of the annual Gallup Work and Education poll.

Restaurant Association's ProStart program expands to 49th state

September 10, 2014

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today that Kentucky is the 49th state to join its ProStart Program.

Restaurant Performance Index declines in July

August 29, 2014

The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) registered a modest decline in July.

NRA releases safe food handling training guide for food banks

August 28, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has released "ServSafe Food Handler Guide for Food Banking," its food-handling training guide for Feeding America's broad…

National Restaurant Association announces employee education alliance

August 25, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has announced a new alliance with Job Creators Network (JCN) effort to provide entrepreneurs and business leaders with…

National Food Safety Month marks 20 years

August 22, 2014

As part of its strong commitment to food safety, the National Restaurant Association announced this year's National Food Safety Month (NFSM) will mark its…

NRA offers tool to reveal card-processing rates

April 29, 2010

NRA offers tool to reveal card-processing rates

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April 29, 2010

NRA Show 2010 gives personalized restaurant consulting services

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April 22, 2010

Attendees of the 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show will have exclusive opportunities to receive one-on-one design and management…

NRA pushes energy-efficient building legislation

April 13, 2010

As hundreds of restaurateurs travel to Washington, D.C., this week for the National Restaurant Association's 2010 Public Affairs Conference, advocating for the…

NRA pushes energy-efficient building legislation

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April 13, 2010

As hundreds of restaurateurs travel to Washington, D.C., this week for the National Restaurant Association's 2010 Public Affairs Conference, advocating for the…

Positive outlook pushes up restaurant performance index

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March 30, 2010

Driven by a solid improvement in restaurant operators' outlook for sales growth, capital spending plans and staffing levels, the National Restaurant…

Expectations are up despite lower comps in January

February 25, 2010

Restaurant operators gained confidence about future economic and business conditions in the first month of this year, according to the National Restaurant…

Expectations are up despite lower comps in January

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February 25, 2010

Restaurant operators gained confidence about future economic and business conditions in the first month of this year, according to the National Restaurant…

IWSB beer service improvement seminar to offer takeaway manuals

February 18, 2010

The National Restaurant Association's 2010 International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, May 23-24 at Chicago's McCormick Place, will feature emerging wine…