National Restaurant Association news and trends

Restaurant Association: Tariffs Could Cost Industry $12 Billion
Retail // February 25, 2025

The restaurant industry has urged the White House to avoid tariffs on food and beverages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

FTC Junk Fee Crackdown Leaves Restaurants Feeling Queasy
Regulation // August 25, 2024

The Biden administration’s anti-junk-fee campaign is targeting the restaurant sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

Food Services Employment Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level With 61,000 Gain
Economy // October 06, 2023

The number of people employed in food services and drinking places is back to where it was in the pre-pandemic month of February 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Restaurants Lean Into Drive-Thrus as New Data Show Recovery Endangered by Delta Variant
Restaurant innovation // September 01, 2021

In 2021, the restaurant industry is faring much better than last year, but the rise of the delta variant threatens restaurants in the latter part of the year. On Tuesday (Aug. 31), the National Restaurant Association released its mid-year supplement to the 2021 State of...

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Diners Haven’t Lost Appetite for Restaurants Despite High Prices

March 09, 2025
By all rights, this should be a season of discontent for the restaurant industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Restaurant Association: Tariffs Could Cost Industry $12 Billion

February 25, 2025
The restaurant industry has urged the White House to avoid tariffs on food and beverages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

FTC Junk Fee Crackdown Leaves Restaurants Feeling Queasy

August 25, 2024
The Biden administration’s anti-junk-fee campaign is targeting the restaurant sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Food Services Employment Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level With 61,000 Gain

October 06, 2023
The number of people employed in food services and drinking places is back to where it was in the pre-pandemic month of February 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the...