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NYC soda ban update
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
The ability to target one specific category, especially when comparable products like sugary coffee drinks have more calories, gives lawmakers too much power.
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NRA's Public Affairs Conference set for April
February 20, 2013
An expected 500 restaurateurs from across the country will convene in Washington, D.C., April 17-18 for the National Restaurant Association's 27th annual…
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President Obama proposes to increase minimum wage to $9
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
State of the Union address touches on immigration reform, health care regulations and other topics that directly affect the restaurant industry.
read nowFranchise association outlines 2013 policies to accelerate job creation
February 12, 2013
The International Franchise Association released its 2013 Policy Platform in advance of President Obama's State of the Union address today. The platform makes…
read nowNRA names VP of government affairs
January 9, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has named Matt Walker as its new vice president of Government Affairs. He will lead the NRA's advocacy strategy in the U.S.
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Council of Chain Restaurants urges repeal of renewable fuel mandate
November 29, 2012
Biotechnology Industry Organization says restaurants are "scapegoating" the RFS and ignoring the costs of imported oil.
read nowDunkin CEO: Washington should consult restaurant industry on fiscal cliff
November 28, 2012
Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis appeared on Neil Cavuto's Fox Business program Tuesday to discuss Obamacare and the fiscal cliff drama unfolding in Washington…
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Menu labeling may finally come unstuck
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Gluten-free diets have moved into the mainstream, but without standards, it's hard to know whether current labels are fact or hype.
read nowNRA executive named 'Top Lobbyist'
November 6, 2012
Scott DeFife, the National Restaurant Association's (NRA) executive vice president for Policy and Government Affairs, has been named a 2012 "Top Lobbyist" by…
read nowNRA expands political and state affairs department
October 29, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has promoted Brendan Flanagan to vice president of State and Local Affairs, a new position in the expanded Political and…
read nowNRA opposes proposed swipe fee settlement
September 25, 2012
The National Restaurant Association today issued the following statement, expressing opposition to the terms contained within a proposed swipe fee antitrust…
read nowShare Our Strength, restaurateurs ask Congress to protect food stamp program
July 12, 2012
This week, more than 400 of America's culinary leaders were on Capitol Hill to ask Congress to protect funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
read nowFood associations voice opposition to new dairy supply program
July 11, 2012
Several national food trade associations have voiced their opposition to a new dairy program designed to periodically limit milk production that is included in…
read nowCouncil of Chain Restaurants launches health care law microsite
June 25, 2012
In an effort to consolidate and communicate the National Retail Federation and National Council of Chain Restaurants' position on the health care law, the two…
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Commentary: NYC soda ban proposal will require a tough fight from restaurants
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Fifty-three percent of New Yorkers disagree with the proposal, while 42 percent praised the concept.
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Could your restaurant survive a 15% decrease in business?
by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies
The question we field more than any other when talking to small merchants is, “Who is making me become PCI compliant?” The answer is too complicated to simply…
read nowNRA names new director of Commerce and Entrepreneurship
February 22, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has announced that Liz Garner has joined the policy and government affairs team as director of Commerce and…
read nowCalifornia legislator tries to limit food truck presence near schools
February 20, 2012
California Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has proposed a state law to ban food trucks from selling food within 500 yards of a school campus. The proposal…
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Starbucks endorses same-sex marriage
January 25, 2012
Seattle-based Starbucks Corp. has issued a statement in support of same-sex marriage legislation in Washington State.
read nowRestaurant industry donates $3 billion annually
November 30, 2011
As part of its ongoing campaign to tell the story of America’s restaurants, the National Restaurant Association has unveiled its latest “America Works Here…
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