National Restaurant Association's DeFife named a top lobbyist

October 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's Executive Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, Scott DeFife, has been named a "2013 Leading Association…

Restaurant industry responds to government shutdown with promos, pleas

October 11, 2013

Pie Five Pizza is the latest restaurant brand to launch a promotion in response to the government shutdown. The fast casual pizza concept is offering free…

NY restaurant owners voice opposition to proposed polystyrene ban

August 6, 2013

More than 1,000 New York City area businesses have written letters to members of City Council in opposition of Mayor Mike Bloomberg's proposed ban on…

Restaurant industry supports redefinition of full-time employee under Obamacare

August 5, 2013

On Friday, the National Restaurant Association applauded Congressman Dan Lipinski's (D-Ill.) efforts to change the 2010 Affordable Care Act law's definition of…

Restaurants applaud swipe fee ruling

August 1, 2013

A judge from the U.S. District Court from Washington, D.C., ruled Wednesday in favor of a lower cap on fees charged by banks for debit card transactions at…

NRA, IFA join Coalition for Fair Effective Tax Rates

July 24, 2013

The National Restaurant Association and International Franchise Association announced Tuesday that they have joined a new group called the Coalition for Fair…

NRA member testifies before Congress over Health Care Law challenges

July 23, 2013

Testifying on behalf of the National Restaurant Association today, Jamie Richardson of White Castle System Inc. called on Congress to address challenges facing…

Restaurant groups applaud Senate immigration bill, call for stronger verification

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Congress is expected to take up immigration reform in July.

Starbucks jumps ahead of menu labeling mandate

June 21, 2013

Instead of waiting for the new menu-labeling law to officially take effect, Starbucks Coffee Company this week announced that starting June 25, it will feature…

Chain restaurant group asks for repeal of Renewable Fuel Standard

June 20, 2013

The National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR) today launched "Feed Food Fairness: Take RFS Off the Menu," a new grassroots campaign focused on repealing the…

NRA launches grassroots campaign calling for immigration reform

June 17, 2013

The National Restaurant Association last week reiterated its support for immigration reform that addresses restaurant-industry priorities as restaurateurs and…

How the health care law will affect your restaurant

Scott DeFife, the executive vice president of Policy and Government Affairs with the National Restaurant Association, said there were 400 to 500 restaurant…

NRA adds members to leadership team

May 14, 2013

The National Restaurant Association has named Phil Kafarakis as its new chief innovation and member advancement officer. He will report directly to CEO Dawn…

Health Care Knowledge Center will debut at the NRA Show

April 25, 2013

Foodservice operators looking for more information about how the health care law will affect their business can swing by the new Health Care Knowledge Center…

Menu labeling: What’s the hold-up?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Prohibitive costs and clutter are causing a "push and pull" battle between grocery and c-store spaces and the FDA.

Restaurant industry groups support renewable fuel standard reform

April 11, 2013

Four Congressmen introduced the Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act this week, bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing food costs by eliminating the…

Franchise Association launches campaign for immigration reform debate

April 4, 2013

The International Franchise Association has launched an integrated advocacy campaign to "voice the needs of franchise business owners in the national debate…

Majority Whip among NRA's Public Affairs Conference speakers

March 28, 2013

The National Restaurant Association's 27th Annual Public Affairs Conference, in Washington, D.C., April 17-18, will feature Congressman Kevin McCarthy…

What's in a number? Could be everything

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Making sure nutritional guideline numbers are spot on is both an honor and a core competency.

Updated: NYC soda ban tossed by judge; city plans appeal

Opponents called proposal a "publicity stunt;" Mayor Bloomberg vows an appeal.