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Will Sequester Cuts Affect Your Industry?

WASHINGTON — On Sunday's television news interviews, Republican leaders said that they would not relent on the sequestration of across the board automatic cuts that kicked in on March 1 as Congress remained deadlocked on budget cut decisions.

High Tech Featured at NRA Show

Most people don't think of the restaurant industry in terms of high tech, but this year's National Restaurant Association Show bears a strong resemblance to a consumer electronics expo.

Experts Predict Restaurant Industry Trends for 2012

Nation's Restaurant News asked a group of industry experts for their forecasts for 2012.

Chefs Predict Culinary Trends in 2012

A Five Guys Burgers and Fries board shows food transparency
Sign in a Five Guys Burgers franchise shows food supply transparency

WASHINGTON, D.C. — America's chefs reveal the hottest restaurant trends that they expect in 2012.

Restaurants Gain in March

Hudson Riehle, Sr. VP of Research and Knowledge for the NRA

WASHINGTON D.C. — A monthly index that gauges the health of the U.S. restaurant industry shows that U.S. restaurants in March have continued to grow in same-store sales and customer traffic.

Seismic Shift in Franchisees Seeking Balance

The drafters of the bill of rights for franchisees
Drafters of the Bill of Rights for franchisees, Orlando/ bmm

ORLANDO — There is a seismic shift under way in how franchisees approach balance in franchisee/franchisor relationships. It is a multi-pronged strategy headed by the three-year-old Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) that utilizes market forces, collective bargaining and possible legislation.

New Menu Law Will Change Eating Habits

Auntie Anne's menu at Laguardia Airport, NYC lists calories
Auntie Anne's menu board at Laguardia Airport, photo/ed yourdon

WASHINGTON, D.C. ─ According to a market researcher, the new federal law that requires calorie information to be listed on restaurant chain menus has consumers buying less.

National Restaurant Association Hottest Trends Survey for 2011 Could Impact Franchise Concepts

 A recent NRA survey could offer insight into future trends for food franchises

Restaurant Index Flat in August

An index of restaurant business activity remains soft for a fourth consecutive month.

Rest Assn Chair Speaks at NY Show

NEW YORK - Michael Kaufman, Chair of the National Restaurant Association, gave the keynote address to the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York.