The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation today announced their 2026 board officers, directors, and trustees. Mike Axiotis, CEO and president of Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands, will serve as chair of the National Restaurant Association Board of Directors, and Carrie Leishman, president and CEO of the Delaware Restaurant Association, will serve as chair of the NRAEF Board of

The National Restaurant Association introduced Karl Dahlgren as its chief product officer and Judy Mulcahy as its chief operating officer.

One concept is on the way out, while another makes its debut. A robotic pizza operation plans to land in Ohio. Datassential and Scription update their enterprises. Why one company thinks there will not be a recession in 2025. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

It’s official: the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show is in the books.

When the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show kicks off later this week, my colleagues and I will attend the event looking for further examples of how innovation and technology continue to optimize foodservice operations.

The National Restaurant Association named former Golden Corral executive Ted Fowler the recipient of its 2025 Legends Award.

The National Restaurant Association Show named 24 products as the recipients of its 2025 Kitchen Innovations Awards. Determined by a panel of independent judges, these awards honor foodservice equipment that increases efficiencies and productivity in commercial kitchens.

What did we learn from the NRA’s 2025 State of the Industry report? What’s the actual cost of brand loyalty? How do restaurant operators see tariffs impacting their businesses? Answers to these questions and more This Week in Foodservice.

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) named their 2025 board officers, directors, and trustees.

Personal and planetary well-being; desires to explore Southeast Asian Cuisine and washing it all down with a variety of beverages. Here are several key themes emerging from the National Restaurant Association’s 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast.

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced the winners of its annual awards given to service members and military establishments of the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Air Force, the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserves.

Equipment Evolution Aims to Leverage Synergies in AI, Automation and Robotics

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The National Restaurant Association hired Sue Hensley to serve as senior vice president of member engagement and Dr. Chad Moutray as vice president of research and knowledge.

Fewer words in the English language can be more intoxicating than the word “potential.” That’s because when talking about the potential of something, the only limits on its success seem to be the limits of one’s imagination.

The National Restaurant Association Show named 25 products from 24 companies as the recipients of its 2024 Kitchen Innovations Awards. Determined by a panel of independent judges, these awards honor foodservice equipment that increases efficiencies and productivity in commercial kitchens.

During a time when our public discourse tends to be divided, 90% of Americans can agree on one thing: they like going to restaurants.

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation named their 2024 board officers, directors, and trustees.

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The restaurant industry remains in expansion mode despite facing some challenges. Ghost kitchens’ appeal is anything but spooky. A casual dining chain prepares for a 2024 IPO. A c-store chain tries to perk up its coffee service. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

In the eyes of a foodservice consultant, the National Restaurant Association Show represents one of the most important and fun events of the year.

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced the winners of its annual awards given to service members and military establishments of the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Air Force, the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserves.

A quick take on the National Restaurant Association Show. Is the business lunch making a comeback? These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

With the National Restaurant Show almost upon us, we expect to see a plethora of new technologies and innovations. One thing we know we’ll see is an influx of electric equipment.

The National Restaurant Association Show is set to open its doors May 20-23 in Chicago. I don’t know about you, but I am excited to see what new equipment and technologies will be on display.

The National Restaurant Association Show named 20 products as the recipients of its 2023 Kitchen Innovations Awards. These products “celebrate the back-of-house innovations that improve operations and generate growth through advances in automation, sustainability, efficiency, space-saving and more,” per the show organizer.

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) today named their 2023 board officers and directors.

Jordan Heiliczer has joined the National Restaurant Association’s public policy team as labor and workforce policy director. In this role, Heiliczer will spearhead the NRA’s efforts to “protect the restaurant business model, rebuild the workforce, and drive innovative training and workforce initiatives.”

The National Restaurant Association presented the inaugural Lifetime

The NRA reported there was a very slight increase in the August Performance Index.