National Restaurant Association

Leadership

Golden Corral's Lance Trenary tapped as this year's National Restaurant Association chairman

Freddy's Scott Redler was elected vice chairman, and Michigan's Jeff Lodbell was named treasurer.

Leadership

National Restaurant Association names Michelle Korsmo CEO

The Beltway veteran brings to the post a combination of association leadership, policymaking and advocacy experience.

On Feb. 9, get the latest data on current and upcoming trends critical to the industry’s growth and success.

The annual report from the National Restaurant Association measures the industry’s continued recovery and examines the status of current and emerging trends across key categories.

The group found that nearly half the nation's restaurants believe they won't survive the pandemic without direct financial aid from Washington.

Reality Check: The National Restaurant Association is stepping up its efforts to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, citing a new opportunity. But it's far from a slam-dunk.

In a letter to Congress, the Association highlighted survey results that show the first round of aid saved more than 900,000 jobs and helped 96% of recipients stay in business.

A new publicity campaign highlights the efforts of selected operators to economically and socially support the communities they serve.

About 2 of 3 consumers hope to get one, according to the National Restaurant Association.

The National Restaurant Association partnered with the professional chefs of the American Culinary Federation, whose members forecast what they think will reign on menus in the year ahead.

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