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Learn More Restaurant Technology Landscape Report 2024 The latest data shows the right tech at the right time for the customer base you’re serving  spells success.  Download Next slide Previous slide Advocacy Research & Economic Analysis Give Back News and Resources The restaurant and foodservice industry changes rapidly. Stay informed about the latest issues impacting your business. News and Resources The restaurant and foodservice industry changes rapidly. Stay informed about the latest issues impacting your business. Previous slide Next slide Issues & Advocacy The National Restaurant Association supports restaurants of every size at every level of government. As the nation's second-largest, private sector employer, our industry is uniquely impacted by some of the most important issues facing our country today. Learn More Join Kids LiveWell! Kids LiveWell makes it easy for you to offer better-for-you meal options to parents dining with children in your restaurants. Explore the menu items that meet the latest nutrition criteria through this free marketing program. Learn More Always Ready: Fire Learn to reduce the risk of fire in your restaurant but also protect your employees, guests and the business should a fire break out. Get practical tips on what to do in advance, during and after a fire crisis. Learn More By the numbers: Industry performance 2023 Our Research & Knowledge Group is a leading authority on restaurant industry facts, stats and forecasts.  $1.049 trillion Restaurant industry sales in in 2023, up from $966 billion in 2022 15.5 million Foodservice industry jobs at the end of 2023, after adding 600k jobs during the year 9 in 10 restaurants have fewer than 50 employees 8 in 10 restaurant owners started their industry careers in entry-level positions Upcoming Events Webinars, podcasts, industry events and conferences inform the specific interests of all restaurant industry professionals. Here’s what’s on deck. Upcoming Events Webinars, podcasts, industry events and conferences inform the specific interests of all restaurant industry professionals. Here’s what’s on deck. OCT 7 - 9 Gatherings Richard E. Marriott Golf Invitational Palm Beach Gardens, FL - PGA National Resort The Richard E. Marriott Golf Invitational is the largest event for the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Advocacy Fund. Learn More Register Today OCT 8 - 9 Conferences Supply Chain Expert Exchange Fall Conference Orlando, FL - Orlando World Center Marriott Connect with your restaurant supply chain peers Oct. 8 - 9, 2024 at Orlando World Center Marriott for the Supply Chain Expert Exchange Fall Conference! Learn More Register Today OCT 10 Webinars Insights from the U.S. Treasury - Beneficial Ownership Reporting Deadline Is Near Online Join us to hear from Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) representatives. 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Previous slide Next slide Restaurant Industry Experts Underscore Importance of the Tip Credit for Workers During Congressional Hearing September 18, 2024 House subcommittee hearing examined the impact of Biden-Harris Administration policies on tipped workers   Read More National Restaurant Association Statement on the Introduction of the TIPS Act September 17, 2024 Association statement on the introduction of the TIPS Act, which would end taxes on tips but also eliminate the tipped wage for servers and bartenders Read More National Restaurant Association and ServSafe Highlight Importance of Planning and Training to Mitigate Foodborne Illness Possibilities August 22, 2024 The Association and ServSafe have created a one-two punch of preparation and training to support restaurant owners’ efforts to mitigate a foodborne illness crisis through continuous oversight and active management.  Read More View more Press Releases Sign up for our Newsletter The latest news from the National Restaurant Association, published every other Thursday     By clicking Submit I agree to receive email communications from the National Restaurant Association and agree to our Privacy Policy(Opens in a new window). 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