FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. (Aug. 31, 2021) – Today, the National Restaurant Association released a mid-year supplement to the 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, which illustrates the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry. The report provides an updated look at key indicators and trends influencing the industry’s recovery as of June/July 2021,…
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National Restaurant Association Releases Updated COVID-19 Operating Guidance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. (July 9, 2021) – Today, the National Restaurant Association released its 6th edition COVID-19 Operating Guidance incorporating the latest operating information from safety experts for restaurants. The updates include the latest guidance and best practices on indoor dining, ventilation, mask use, encouraging vaccinations for employees, cleaning and sanitizing, hand washing, health monitoring,…
National Restaurant Association Wins Three Telly Awards for Pandemic Video Campaigns
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. (June 24, 2021) – The National Restaurant Association announced today that it was honored recently with three 2021 Telly Awards, the premier awards honoring excellence in video and television across all screens. The awards are judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, and production companies. The Association won a Gold award, the…
Association to SBA: Small Business Restaurant Owners Reeling from Grant Rescindment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. (June 17, 2021) – Today, the National Restaurant Association sent a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) outlining the impact of their recent action to rescind 2,965 Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grant approvals. The affected owners, all part of the priority application group established as part of the grant program, were…
Suspension of EU and UK Tariffs Welcome News for Restaurant Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. (June 17, 2021) – Restaurants rely on global, interconnected supply chains to provide meals to millions of customers daily. For nearly two years, tariffs levied on European Union and United Kingdom food and beverage products — as part of an international trade dispute — have been a tax passed down to every…
National Restaurant Association Issues Updated COVID-19 Operating Guidance with Latest Employee Training Best Practices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. (May 4, 2021) – Today, the National Restaurant Association and ServSafe® released an updated version of its COVID-19 Operating Guidance incorporating new information on best practices to train staff on risk mitigation regarding the spread of COVID-19. The Operating Guidance continues to incorporate the latest information from sources including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…