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Download MEG 2024 Bringing together marketers from across the restaurant industry, MEG 2024 will equipe you with the tools, and strategies to navigate the dynamic landscape of restaurant marketing. Join us May 15-17 in Chicago. Learn More National Restaurant Association Show Stay ahead of what’s happening in hospitality. Register now and join your industry peers at the Show for foodservice May 18-21 in Chicago. Learn More 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry Report Get the latest trend forecast for industry sales, operations, workforce, and menus to inform business decisions for the year. Download 2024 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast More than 1,500 culinary professionals weighed in to tell us what they think will be top menu trends in the coming year. Download Next slide Previous slide Advocacy Research & Economic Analysis Give Back News and Resources The restaurant and foodservice industry changes rapidly. Stay informed about the latest issues impacting your business. News and Resources The restaurant and foodservice industry changes rapidly. Stay informed about the latest issues impacting your business. Previous slide Next slide Issues & Advocacy The National Restaurant Association supports restaurants of every size at every level of government. As the nation’s second-largest, private sector employer, our industry is uniquely impacted by some of the most important issues facing our country today. Learn More Join Kids LiveWell! Kids LiveWell makes it easy for you to offer better-for-you meal options to parents dining with children in your restaurants. Explore the menu items that meet the latest nutrition criteria through this free marketing program. Learn More Always Ready: Fire Learn to reduce the risk of fire in your restaurant but also protect your employees, guests and the business should a fire break out. Get practical tips on what to do in advance, during and after a fire crisis. Learn More By the numbers: Industry performance 2023 Our Research & Knowledge Group is a leading authority on restaurant industry facts, stats and forecasts. $1.049 trillion Restaurant industry sales in in 2023, up from $966 billion in 2022 15.5 million Foodservice industry jobs at the end of 2023, after adding 600k jobs during the year 9 in 10 restaurants have fewer than 50 employees 8 in 10 restaurant owners started their industry careers in entry-level positions Upcoming Events Webinars, podcasts, industry events and conferences inform the specific interests of all restaurant industry professionals. Here’s what’s on deck. Upcoming Events Webinars, podcasts, industry events and conferences inform the specific interests of all restaurant industry professionals. Here’s what’s on deck. MAY 15 - 17 Conferences Marketing Executives Group (MEG) Chicago, IL - Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Join us May 15-17, 2024, in Chicago, IL, for our MEG Conference. MEG will provide you with valuable insights, networking opportunities, and hands-on roundtable discussions to supercharge your success. Learn More Register Today MAY 16 - 17 Conferences Supply Chain Expert Exchange Spring Conference Chicago, IL - Swissotel Connect with your restaurant supply chain peers May 16 - 17, 2024 at the Swissotel Chicago for the Supply Chain Expert Exchange Spring Conference! Learn More Register Today MAY 18 - 21 Conferences National Restaurant Show Chicago, IL Join your peers from across the industry in Chicago on May 18-21, 2024, for a future-forward experience where you’ll discover everything it takes to stay revenue-driven and relevant — from tantalizing tastes for your menu to actionable solutions for streamlining service, payments and more. Learn More Register Today View All Events Press Releases The latest news and information from the National Restaurant Association designed to help you operate a successful restaurant. Press Releases The latest news and information from the National Restaurant Association designed to help you operate a successful restaurant. Previous slide Next slide Restaurant Industry Protests FTC’s Surcharge Ban: Operators Fear Price Hikes and Service Shake-Up April 24, 2024 Association statement in reaction to FTC informal hearing on its recently proposed ban on so called junk fees.” Read More National Restaurant Association Statement on DOL Changes to the Overtime Threshold April 23, 2024 Association statement on DOL increasing the overtime threshold to include all employees making up to $58,656 annually. Read More National Restaurant Association Statement on Senate Passage of Joint Employer CRA April 11, 2024 The Senate passed a Congressional Review Act resolution overturning the NLRB’s 2023...