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Restaurants try to push through confusion on health care

Many of the restaurant operators who met with insurance experts at the NRA’s Health Care Knowledge Center had taken at least some steps toward meeting the requirements of the new health care law, but confusion about the law remains. Most of them are concerned about how to calculate whether they […]

Cocktails featuring tropical fruit, berries garner buzz

If you want to get customers buzzing about your cocktails, try adding tropical fruit, berries or pear to them. And don’t be shy about putting beets in your Mojitos. That’s according to the latest data from social media intelligence firm newBrandAnalytics. The Washington, D.C.-based company monitors online reviews from websites […]

10 Things You Didn’t Know about Restaurants

Interesting facts about restaurants, from ancient times to modern day chains. Do you know where the largest restaurant is located? Or how about the oldest restaurant in the world? 1. Restaurants Have Been Around Forever. Well, almost forever. The concept of selling food for profit goes back to ancient civilizations, […]

Hospitality – the Economic Engine

The facts The industry’s annual sales now top $660 billion. Each $1 spent in restaurants generates an extra $2 in sales for other industries Industry’s share of the food dollar is now 47 percent Total economic impact of the industry is estimated at $1.8 trillion Sales constitute 4 percent of […]

Restaurant job growth remained strong in April

The National Restaurant Association’s Chief Economist Bruce Grindy looks at the latest employment trends. The economy added jobs in April at its strongest pace in more than two years. Meanwhile, restaurant job growth remains solid, and is on pace to top three percent for the third consecutive year. The health […]

What do consumers look for in a restaurant?

The National Restaurant Association’s 2014 Restaurant Industry Forecast explores how consumers choose where to dine and other consumer trends.

Restaurant Industry Update: April 2014 – National Restaurant Association

Emerging Tech Leaders: The Best Restaurant Brands In Mobile

Starbucks, Wendy’s, Chipotle, and Burger King.  When it comes to mobile tech trends, big brands continue to soak up the spotlight. But features like custom apps, online ordering and mobile payments shouldn’t be limited to the major players. The latest restaurant tech has also given smaller businesses an edge on […]