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Tourists are coming: Is your restaurant ready to accommodate?
Since most foreign tourists won't have access to a PC during their trip, it's critical to offer mobile-based feedback mechanisms featuring short, multi-language surveys. -
NRA adds members to leadership team
The National Restaurant Association has named Phil Kafarakis as its new chief innovation and member advancement officer. He will report directly to CEO Dawn Sweeney and will lead the evolution of the … -
Has the food truck bubble burst?
Operators need to be prepared for unique challenges such as staffing, weather, equipment — repair and maintenance — regulatory permitting fees, insurance and gasoline costs …3 comments- Cary Stemle -
Health Care Knowledge Center will debut at the NRA Show
Foodservice operators looking for more information about how the health care law will affect their business can swing by the new Health Care Knowledge Center at the 2013 National Restaurant … -
Restaurant industry groups support renewable fuel standard reform
Four Congressmen introduced the Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act this week, bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing food costs by eliminating the conventional biofuels mandate and prohibiting the … -
Franchise Association launches campaign for immigration reform debate
The International Franchise Association has launched an integrated advocacy campaign to "voice the needs of franchise business owners in the national debate over immigration reform." According to the … -
Majority Whip among NRA's Public Affairs Conference speakers
The National Restaurant Association's 27th Annual Public Affairs Conference, in Washington, D.C., April 17-18, will feature Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Majority Whip of the U.S. House of … -
Updated: NYC soda ban tossed by judge; city plans appeal
Opponents called proposal a "publicity stunt;" Mayor Bloomberg vows an appeal.2 comments -
Minimum wage legislation introduced, franchise association responds
The debate over the minimum wage has heated up significantly this week. On Tuesday, Senator Tom Harkin and Rep. George Miller introduced a bill to raise the federal minimum wage by nearly $3. The …1 comment -
NRA's Public Affairs Conference set for April
An expected 500 restaurateurs from across the country will convene in Washington, D.C., April 17-18 for the National Restaurant Association's 27th annual Public Affairs Conference. The 2013 public … -
Dunkin' Brands lobbying to redefine 'full-time' employee in response to Obamacare
Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis told the Financial Times this week that his company is lobbying to redefine "full-time" employee status before certain Obamacare stipulations go into effect. As it's … -
President Obama proposes to increase minimum wage to $9
State of the Union address touches on immigration reform, health care regulations and other topics that directly affect the restaurant industry.1 comment- Alicia Kelso -
Franchise association outlines 2013 policies to accelerate job creation
The International Franchise Association released its 2013 Policy Platform in advance of President Obama's State of the Union address today. The platform makes policy recommendations to the … -
Krispy Kreme wins corporate governance award
Corporate Secretary, a governance and compliance publication, has announced the winners of its Fifth Annual Corporate Governance Awards, which were presented Jan. 8 in New York City. Among this year … -
NRA names VP of government affairs
The National Restaurant Association has named Matt Walker as its new vice president of Government Affairs. He will lead the NRA's advocacy strategy in the U.S. Senate and support efforts directed at … -
Council of Chain Restaurants urges repeal of renewable fuel mandate
Biotechnology Industry Organization says restaurants are "scapegoating" the RFS and ignoring the costs of imported oil. -
Dunkin CEO: Washington should consult restaurant industry on fiscal cliff
Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis appeared on Neil Cavuto's Fox Business program Tuesday to discuss Obamacare and the fiscal cliff drama unfolding in Washington, D.C. Travis said Dunkin' Brands &mdash …1 comment -
NRA executive named 'Top Lobbyist'
Scott DeFife, the National Restaurant Association's (NRA) executive vice president for Policy and Government Affairs, has been named a 2012 "Top Lobbyist" by The Hill newspaper, the fourth time he … -
NRA expands political and state affairs department
The National Restaurant Association has promoted Brendan Flanagan to vice president of State and Local Affairs, a new position in the expanded Political and State Affairs department. Flanagan will … -
Dunkin' Donuts franchise group names new executive director
Edwin Shanahan, the new executive director of the DD Independent Franchise Owners (DDIFO), has officially taken over day-to-day operations of the franchisee organization as of Oct. 1. The news was …
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