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[June 30, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Softened in May as Restaurant Performance Index Posted First Decline in Five Months

[June 22, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Releases Industry Employment Outlook for Summer of 2009

[June 17, 2009]
Industry leaders to discuss new research, implications for produce opportunities in foodservice at July conference

[June 10, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Announces Support for Credit Card Fair Fee Act

[June 10, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Backs Bipartisan Senate Agreement To Empower Consumers Nationwide with More Nutrition Information

[June 09, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Statement on the Passing of Industry Giant Norman Brinker

[June 08, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Names New Staff to Several Key Positions

[June 04, 2009]
NASDAQ OMX to Host Annual Food and Restaurant Industry Forum

[May 29, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Continues to Improve as Restaurant Performance Index Hits Highest Level in 11 Months

[May 21, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show Provides Springboard for Restaurant Industry Recovery

[May 17, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Chairman Michael Kaufman Receives Cecil B. Day Ethics Award

[May 17, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Elects New Members to Serve on Board of Directors

[May 16, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Joins with EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Program in Launching Campaign to Reduce Energy and Water Use in Restaurants

[May 16, 2009]
Hennessy/Hill Award Winners Announced at NRA Show 2009

[May 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Hosts Valuable Education Sessions During 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

[May 13, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Welcomes SHOP Act as a Model for Bipartisan Action on Health Care

[May 12, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Booth to Showcase the Value of Membership Highlights New Mission at NRA Show 2009

[May 12, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Announces Winners of Third Annual Faces of Diversity Awards

[May 12, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Honors Ben's Chili Bowl Owners Ben and Virginia Ali with Faces of Diversity American Dream Award

[May 12, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Honors Amy's on the Bay Owner Amy Matsuno with Faces of Diversity American Dream Award

[May 12, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Honors Dunkin' Donuts Franchisee Siraj Virani with Faces of Diversity American Dream Award

[May 12, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Honors McDonald's Corporation with Faces of Diversity Award

[May 11, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Reacts to CSPI's Claims About Sodium in America's Restaurants

[May 08, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Supports Food Allergy Awareness Week

[May 08, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Thanks President Barack Obama for Dining Out

[May 07, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show Exhibitors, Programs and Features Help Attendees Succeed in a Fast-Changing Economy

[May 07, 2009]
Nominations for 2009 SPIRIT Awards Now Being Accepted

[May 07, 2009]
National Restaurant Association and Ecolab to Help Restaurant Industry with H1N1, Pandemic Preparedness

[May 06, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Announces Winner of NRA Show “Hot Chef Grilling Challenge”

[April 30, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Improved as the Restaurant Performance Index Rose for the Third Consecutive Month

[April 30, 2009]
Mother's Day Dining Fact Sheet

[April 29, 2009]
Missouri and Oregon Place First at the Eighth Annual National ProStart Invitational

[April 27, 2009]
Menu Pairings Event Featuring Top Chicago Restaurants Debuts at 2009 International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event

[April 23, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show To Reveal Latest, Most Innovative Equipment, Technology

[April 22, 2009]
Chain Restaurant Executives to Discuss Word of Mouth Marketing, Social Media at NRA Show 2009

[April 22, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Celebrates 22 Years of Honoring the Industry’s Best and Brightest

[April 17, 2009]
Industry Leaders to Discuss Success Strategies during Interactive Keynote at 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

[April 15, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Joins Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out

[April 15, 2009]
Celebrity Chefs Lend their Talents to the Eighth Annual National ProStart Invitational™

[April 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Calls on Restaurants to Apply for Restaurant Neighbor Award to Reward Community Service

[April 09, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show to Reveal Current and Future Food and Drink Trends

[April 07, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s 17th Annual Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic Tees Up Support for Industry Scholarships

[April 06, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show Highlights How Environmental Sustainability Is Good For Business

[April 06, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show Highlights How Environmental Sustainability Is Good For Business

[April 03, 2009]
Culinary Scene To Feature Top Chefs, Master Butchers, NRA Show Hot Chef Grilling Challenge Winner at NRA Show 2009

[April 01, 2009]
Celebrity Chefs and Restaurateurs to Share Insights, Recipes at 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

[April 01, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Kicks Off Its Conserve Scholarship Quiz

[March 31, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Remains Uncertain as Restaurant Performance Index Stood Below 100 for 16th Consecutive Month

[March 25, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show Again To Be America’s Largest Global Foodservice Marketplace

[March 25, 2009]
High School Students From 39 States to Compete for National Honors at the Eighth Annual National ProStart Invitational™

[March 24, 2009]
Pennsylvania Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Praise U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter’s Opposition to Union Card Check Bill

[March 24, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Calls for Entries for NRA Show Hot Chef Grilling Challenge

[March 23, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Commends Leaders in U.S. Senate for Hearing on Union Card Check Bill

[March 16, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Names Kendall College Educational Partner of Conserve Environmental Initiative

[March 16, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Welcomes President Obama's Proposals to Aid Small Business

[March 11, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Board Member Testifies Before U.S. House Committee on Impact of Food Recalls

[March 11, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Applauds LEAN Act Introduction in U.S. House and Senate

[March 10, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Statement on Introduction of Union Card Check Bill in U.S. House and Senate

[March 09, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Honors Rich, Cutino, Flik, Luther and Smith at 22nd Annual Salute to Excellence

[March 06, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Hails U.S. House Introduction of Food Safety Legislation by Representatives Costa and Putnam

[March 06, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Welcomes Restaurant-and-Hospitality Industry to 90th Annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

[March 06, 2009]
Specialty Pavilions Showcase Trends, Solutions and Expert Advice at the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

[March 06, 2009]
Chef Day to Inspire, Recognize Culinary Talent at 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

[March 05, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Comments on Financial Services Hearing

[March 04, 2009]
Leading Restaurant Nutrition Initiative HealthyDiningFinder.com Launches Redesigned, Expanded Online Resource

[March 03, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Names David Gilbert as Chief Operating Officer

[March 03, 2009]
NRA Show 2009 Provides Attendees Exclusive Opportunities for Free, Personalized Consulting Services To Enhance Their Business

[March 03, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Welcomes Introduction of Bipartisan Food Safety Bill by U.S. Sens. Durbin, Gregg, Kennedy and Burr

[February 27, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Improved Somewhat in January as Restaurant Performance Index Rebounded From December’s Record Low

[February 18, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Announces 2009 Kitchen Innovations™ Award Recipients

[February 17, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Statement Regarding Federal Court Ruling on Menu Labeling in New York City

[February 09, 2009]
Produce and Foodservice Leaders Partner to Identify Fresh Produce Opportunities

[February 06, 2009]
Overland Park, Kan. Selected as Host City for the 2010 and 2011 National ProStart Invitational™

[February 04, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Commends U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro for Urging Investigation into Salmonella Outbreak

[February 03, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Board of Directors Serves New Orleans Communities in an Afternoon of Community Service

[January 30, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Softens as the Restaurant Performance Index Fell to A Record Low in December

[January 29, 2009]
2009 International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event Offers New, Profit-Building Solutions For Bar Programs Through Free Education Sessions

[January 27, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Calls on 111th Congress to Quickly Enact Food Safety Reforms

[January 21, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Sends Letter to Suze Orman

[January 16, 2009]
More than 65 Free Education Sessions Provide Tips, Tools for Profitability in Challenging Economic Environment at NRA Show® 2009

[January 07, 2009]
Get LEAN in 2009: Coalition Launches Campaign to Help Consumers Keep Their New Year’s Resolutions to Get Healthier

[December 31, 2008]
Restaurant Performance Index Fell to a Record Low in November as Economy Continued to Worsen

[December 19, 2008]
Restaurant Industry Expected to Post Modest Sales Growth in 2009 as it Copes with the Weakest Economy in Decades

[December 18, 2008]
Industry Forecast Predicts Trends in Healthier Options and “Greener” Restaurants in 2009

[December 18, 2008]
MEDIA ADVISORY: National Restaurant Association to Release 2009 Restaurant Industry Forecast and Public Policy Outlook

[December 11, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Names Beth Johnson EVP

[December 09, 2008]
Healthy Kids’ Meals, Local Produce, Mini Desserts Among Hottest Menu Trends for 2009, According to National Restaurant Association Research

[December 09, 2008]
Artisan Spirits, Culinary Cocktails and Organic Wine Among Hottest Menu Trends for 2009, National Restaurant Association Research Finds

[December 09, 2008]
Healthy Kids’ Meals, Local Produce, Mini Desserts Among Hottest Menu Trends for 2009, According to National Restaurant Association Research

[December 09, 2008]
Artisan Spirits, Culinary Cocktails and Organic Wine Among Hottest Menu Trends for 2009, National Restaurant Association Research Finds

[December 01, 2008]
Modest Gain in Restaurant Performance Index, though Restaurant Industry Activity Remains Sluggish

[November 13, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Calls for Applications for Third Annual Faces of Diversity Awards

[November 12, 2008]
Fact sheet: Thanksgiving Dining and Takeout

[November 05, 2008]
Restaurateurs Congratulate President-Elect and Look to Lawmakers for Action on Economy, Food Prices

[November 03, 2008]
Media, Exhibitor Registration for 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event Now Open

[October 31, 2008]
Outlook for the Restaurant Industry Dampened as Restaurant Performance Index Fell to Record Low

[October 22, 2008]
New Coalition Advocates National Nutrition Standard for Chain Restaurants

[October 17, 2008]
National Restaurant Association, Fishbowl Expand Partnership to Include Online Ordering/Reservations, Mobile Marketing and Web Services

[October 08, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Applauds Major Victory for the Restaurant Industry

[October 03, 2008]
Nearly 800 National Restaurant Association Members Attend 2008 Public Affairs Conference

[October 03, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Statement on U.S. House Vote on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

[October 01, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Announces Final Agenda for Upcoming "Food Safety in the 21st Century Marketplace" Conference

[September 30, 2008]
Uncertain Economy Dampens Restaurant Industry Outlook as Restaurant Performance Index Stood Below 100 for 10th Consecutive Month

[September 30, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Statement Regarding Passage of California Nutrition Disclosure Law

[September 26, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Awards Grassroots Activists at 2008 Public Affairs Conference

[September 25, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Statement on the Nation's Financial Crisis

[September 25, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Statement About Introduction of LEAN Act In Congress

[September 24, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Applauds Senate Approval of Restaurant Depreciation Provision

[September 23, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Announces Winners of 10th Annual Restaurant Neighbor Award for Commitment to Community Service

[September 23, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Recognizes Chili’s Grill & Bar with 2008 Restaurant Neighbor Award

[September 23, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Recognizes Keystone Apple in Mechanicsburg, Pa., with 2008 Restaurant Neighbor Award

[September 23, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Recognizes Barry’s Café in Raleigh with 2008 Restaurant Neighbor Award

[September 23, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Recognizes Valerie Daniels-Carter of V&J Holding Companies Inc., with 2008 Restaurant Neighbor Award

[September 19, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Conserve Hosts Free Webinars on How "Going Green" Can Improve the Bottom Line

[September 18, 2008]
Food Service Technology Center Named Official Partner of National Restaurant Association Conserve Environmental Initiative

[September 18, 2008]
National Restaurant Association 2008 Public Affairs Conference Brings Record-Breaking Number of Industry Leaders to Washington, D.C.

[September 17, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Highlights SHOP Act as Model of Bipartisan Cooperation on Health Care

[September 15, 2008]
Ready, Set, Go! NRAEF Launches New Scholarship Opportunities with Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation

[September 12, 2008]
National Restaurant Association President Dawn Sweeney To Work At Jack’s Oyster House As Part of “Day in the Life” Series

[September 11, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Member Testifies on Key Tax Issue at Congressional Hearing

[September 09, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Announces 2008 SPIRIT Awards Winners

[September 03, 2008]
Registration for 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event Now Open

[August 29, 2008]
Restaurant Industry Performance Remained Soft as Restaurant Performance Index Was Unchanged In July

[August 28, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Announces Conference on Food Safety in the 21st Century Marketplace

[August 25, 2008]
National Food Safety Education Month® Launches 2008 Spanish Training Materials

[August 25, 2008]
Welcoming Guests With Food Allergies to Restaurants

[August 21, 2008]
NRAEF and MFHA Award $12,500 in Scholarships to Diverse High School and College Students

[August 21, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Announces Speakers for 2008 Public Affairs Conference

[August 20, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Calls On Equipment Manufacturers to Apply for 2009 Kitchen Innovations™ Awards

[August 19, 2008]
Friends of New Orleans Culinary Benefit to Kick Off Democratic, GOP Conventions

[August 12, 2008]
Hennessy Travelers Association Provides Educational Opportunity for U.S. Air Force Foodservice Personnel at Culinary Institute of America

[August 08, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Responds to CSPI Report on Health Inspection Violations in Restaurants

[August 07, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Expresses Disappointment in EPA Decision to Deny Texas Renewable Fuel Standard Waiver Request

[August 04, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Responds to Newest CSPI Slam on Nation’s Chain Restaurants

[July 31, 2008]
Restaurant Performance Index Declined in June as Same-Store Sales and Customer Traffic Slipped

[July 31, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Calls for Re-evaluation of Food Safety System and Implementation of Needed Improvements at Congressional Hearing

[July 29, 2008]
New Direction for Tennessee Restaurant Association

[July 24, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Calls for Increase in Federal Business Meal Deduction for Small Businesses

[July 23, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Applauds Introduction of the Small Business CHOICE Act on Capitol Hill

[July 17, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Applauds U.S. House Judiciary Committee Passage of Credit Card Fair Fee Act

[July 16, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Gathers Industry at Nutrient Essentials Conference to Explore the Issue of Sodium

[July 10, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Reacts to CDC Guidance on Chili Peppers

[July 09, 2008]
First Ever Inter-Industry Import Safety Summit a Success

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