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Transition Relief Welcomed by Restaurant Industry

Transition Relief Welcomed by Restaurant Industry

The U.S. Department of Treasury has announced that employers will be given an additional year before mandatory reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) begin.

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Restaurant Job Growth Reported by NRA

Restaurant Job Growth Reported by NRA

According to a report just out from the National Restaurant Association (NRA), restaurant job growth reached a 17-year high last year.

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Restaurant Operators Uncertain About the Economy

Restaurant Operators Uncertain About the Economy

The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose in November, 2012. However, November marked the second consecutive month in which the RPI stood below 100, which signifies contraction in the index of key ...

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Chicago Food Show Tradition to Continue

Chicago Food Show Tradition to Continue

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has announced that its annual Show will remain in Chicago through 2021. The NRA signed a new five-year agreement to keep the restaurant and hospitality industry’s largest trade show ...

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New Fast Casual Trends Conference to be Launched

New Fast Casual Trends Conference to be Launched

The National Restaurant Association, Technomic and Digital Coco Partner have partnered to launch a new conference for food industry professionals.

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Restaurant Operators Optimistic

Restaurant Operators Optimistic

The National Restaurant Association has reported a "positive outlook" for the industry, based on its Performance Index (RPI). April represented the sixth consecutive month that the RPI stood above 100, which the group says signifies ...

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Highlights from the National Restaurant Association Show

Highlights from the National Restaurant Association Show

The 93rd National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event has reported growth in both attendee and exhibitor numbers. This year’s event attracted 61,000+ registrants from all ...

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National Restaurant Association’s 2012 Public Affairs Conference

National Restaurant Association’s 2012 Public Affairs Conference

An expected 500 restaurateurs from across the country will convene in Washington April 17-18, 2012, for the National Restaurant Association’s 26th annual Public Affairs Conference.  The conference will highlight “America Works Here,” a campaign ...

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2012 Trends for Restaurant Operators

2012 Trends for Restaurant Operators

What are the current trends for restaurant operators? As part of The National Restaurant Association’s 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast, some trends were identified that might interest both the restaurant owners and their customers ...

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Industry Forecast Says Growth is in the Near Future

Industry Forecast Says Growth is in the Near Future

It's not all doom and gloom for the restaurant industry, at least not according to a report out from the National Restaurant Association. In fact, they are calling for the industry to expand in ...

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Top Ten List: How to Create a Great Website For Your Restaurant

Top Ten List: How to Create a Great Website For Your Restaurant

In a world of stacked food, min-desserts, and appetizers bigger than your meal, it’s easy to see why restaurateurs have gone over-the-top with their websites, too. Somehow we think that the big impact is ...

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