The American Rescue Plan Act Will Help Restore the Restaurant Industry and Save Jobs

WASHINGTON, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law creating the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), the most important recovery tool for the industry to date. Final passage of the

State of the Restaurant Industry Report Measures Virus’ Impact on Business

The National Restaurant Association’s 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry report addresses the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry, documents the altered operational landscape, and captures consumer sentiment, influences and intentions for the coming months.

National Restaurant Association Shares Top 10 Trends for 2021

For so many, 2020 was a year of fear and uncertainty as the coronavirus ravaged the country and put the restaurant industry through its worst year in history. The economy came to a halt as millions of Americans sheltered in place, and businesses were forced to close indoor spaces.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Helps Restaurant Workers Rebuild their Futures

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced today the launch of “Change Is On The Menu,” a national fundraising campaign benefiting restaurant workers with programs and resources to rebuild their futures. Leading brands such as PepsiCo and Uber Eats, as well as Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Moët Hennessy USA and Ecolab have pledged to support the campaign in a variety of ways, including matching donations and corporate contributions.

ServSafe Expands Training and Certification Ecosystem

ServSafe, the National Restaurant Association’s premier food safety training brand today announced the expansion of its training and certification ecosystem to include online (remote) proctored exams to better meet the needs of the industry.