Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in December. The RPI — a monthly …

Anthony Bourdain — best known for his Emmy Award-winning series "No Reservations" and new programs "The Taste" on ABC and "Parts Unknown" on CNN — has been named as a featured speaker at …

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. Senate and support efforts directed at …

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced that Katherine Speyer Schieffelin has been named senior vice president and chief development officer. Schieffelin brings …

While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job creator in 2013, according to the National …

National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been recognized by the Campaign to End Obesity for her work in helping guide the foodservice industry's nutrition initiatives …

Michael Jasilewicz of Titan Brands was recently named Restaurateur of the Year by the Nevada Restaurant Association. Jasilewicz currently oversees Las Vegas' Hussong's Cantina & Taqueria, as well …

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today it achieved several major milestones in 2012, including awarding $3 million in scholarships and ProStart program …

Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell sharply in October. The RPI …

The National Restaurant Association's Marvin Irby has been named the recipient of the Nonprofit CFO of the Year Award. The award will be presented at a luncheon on Jan. 31, 2013, and honors …

The National Restaurant Association is seeking applications for its 2013 Operator Innovations Awards, which recognize restaurant operators who have displayed creativity and excellence in execution …

Scott DeFife, the National Restaurant Association's (NRA) executive vice president for Policy and Government Affairs, has been named a 2012 "Top Lobbyist" by The Hill newspaper, the fourth time he …

As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in September. The RPI — a monthly composite …

The National Restaurant Association has promoted Brendan Flanagan to vice president of State and Local Affairs, a new position in the expanded Political and State Affairs department. Flanagan will …

Charitable contributions from the restaurant industry are estimated to amount to up to $3 billion annually, and more than nine out of 10 restaurants are actively involved in community service. To …

The National Restaurant Association is calling on food and beverage manufacturers who have made advancements and innovation in ingredients, preparation, processing and packaging, to apply for the …

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) have partnered to help raise awareness of foodservice packaging recovery among restaurant operators and …

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the U.S. Composting Council (USCC) have teamed up to raise awareness about food waste diversion, composting education and other sustainable activities …

New analysis by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows that the restaurant industry has continued to post solid job growth at more than double the rate of the overall economy. Since the …