NRA Association News

We want to be your friend!

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009

Connect with the National Restaurant Association through our social-network channels. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube to get news updates and information and to network with other fans.

H1N1 resources available online

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Nov 06, 2009

The National Restaurant Association offers news and information on the H1N1 flu virus, available for free on its Web site. Resources include the NRA/Ecolab H1N1 Toolkit and webinar to help restaurant operators prepare for the flu season and prevent the spread of the flu virus.

TrendMapper helps you make smart decisions

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009

What have food prices done in the last few months? What are the latest trends in customer traffic? Which industry segments are reporting same-store sales gains? Do you know the answers to these questions? Subscribers to Restaurant TrendMapper do, and they use them to make smarter business decisions. Click here to find out more.

Submit topics for NRA Show 2010, IWSB sessions

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009

The Association is looking for timely, relevant and exciting topics for education sessions at the 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event. Industry leaders and trendsetters should submit proposals on trends and solutions to help restaurant and foodservice operators succeed. Submit potential topics by Dec. 4.

Support ProStart; spice up your cooking

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009

Log on to QVC.com to support high-school culinary arts and hospitality management programs. For every 23-ounce bottle of Coach's Low Country Boil Seasoning sold through QVC, Coach's Low Country Brands will donate $2 to the National Restaurant Association's ProStart program. To order Coach's Low Country Boil Seasoning, call (888) 345-5788 or visit QVC.com.

Now accepting applications for Kitchen Innovations Awards

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2009

The prestigious KI Awards program recognizes the most innovative equipment from around the world at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, which will be held May 22 to 25, 2010, at Chicago's McCormick Place. All applications are judged by an independent, expert panel of industry leaders. Companies interested in applying can do so online through Jan. 8, 2010, at www.restaurant.org/show.

HealthyDiningFinder.com has new features!

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009

As the economy continues to struggle, busy yet health-conscious consumers remain committed to healthier choices when dining out. This growing trend propelled National Restaurant Association partner Healthy Dining's team of nutrition experts to expand the features and functionality of the HealthyDiningFinder.com Web site. The online resource features dietitian-approved menu items at 60,000 restaurant locations to help Americans identify healthier options when dining out.

Registration now open for NRA Show 2010

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009

Register now for the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show at the $30 "early bird" special rate and save more than 60% until Dec. 1. Registration is only $85 for both NRA Show 2010 and the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event -- separate registration/qualifications required to enter IWSB. NRA Show 2010 is scheduled for May 22 to 25, 2010, at Chicago's McCormick Place. Register today for NRA Show 2010 and IWSB 2010!

Go green with NRA Conserve

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009

The National Restaurant Association's Conserve: Solutions for Sustainability initiative helps restaurants "go green" without breaking the bank. The initiative's Web site -- Conserve.Restaurant.org -- guides you to reducing your environmental impact without hurting your bottom line. Use the Virtual Green Restaurant tool to learn about the host of no-cost and low-cost options that can be implemented in any restaurant, large or small.

RPI declined for 2nd consecutive month in September

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Oct 30, 2009

Restaurant industry performance remained soft in September, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity declined for the second consecutive month. The association's Restaurant Performance Index -- a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry -- stood at 97.5 in September, down 0.4% from August and its 23rd consecutive month below 100. Read more.

Looking to find new employees?

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Oct 30, 2009

Hcareers brings great candidates to your door by leveraging the power of the biggest names in the restaurant industry. By cross-posting to more than 1,000 sites -- such as ChefTalk.com, TopUSAJobs.com, CollegeGrad.com, Google.com and hundreds more -- Hcareers ensures postings are seen by a wide array of quality candidates. Thanks to a partnership with the National Restaurant Association, it's more affordable than ever for members. Visit Hcareers today!

Housing open for NRA Show 2010, IWSB

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2009

Use NRA Show Official Housing to find great hotel deals. NRA Show Official Housing gives you the ability to customize your search to view exclusive rates, property descriptions and availability. View the reduced hotel rates to see how much you will save over last year. The 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is set for May 22 to 25 at Chicago's McCormick Place. Book today.

Turn surplus food into tax savings to help end hunger

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Oct 26, 2009

Find out how National Restaurant Association partner Food Donation Connection can help you take advantage of a potential tax deduction. FDC works with restaurants interested in donating surplus food and agencies that provide meals for people at risk of hunger. Join us at 4 p.m. Eastern, Oct. 28, to find out more in a free webinar for NRA members. Register today.

Take a swing to save free enterprise

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Oct 23, 2009

The National Restaurant Association's 13th annual Richard E. Marriott SAFE Golf Invitational still has slots open for registrants. Slots are still available for individual golfers and pairs at this year's invitational, set for Oct. 26 to 28. The three-day event at the Marriott Sawgrass Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra, Fla., helps raise money for the National Restaurant Association's Save American Free Enterprise Fund. Register today.

Call for education sessions topics now open

National Restaurant Association SmartBrief | Oct 16, 2009

Submit your timely, relevant and exciting topics for NRA Show 2010 and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event (IWSB) today. Proposal content should fall into one of the following four categories related to the foodservice and hospitality industry: jobs and careers; food and healthy living; sustainability and social responsibility, and profitability and entrepreneurship. Submit your topic today!

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