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May 26, 2013

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The Bloomberg Precedent New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is transforming the state of food regulations—for better or worse.	Waging War Protests bring attention to quick-service wages.
No Fan of Soda Ban Operators wonder whether New York City’s ban on large sugary beverages will take hold in other jurisdictions.	The Fight for America Industry insiders weigh in on how the presidential candidates stack up in November’s ultimate showdown.
What to Know About Immigration With steep fines on the line, quick serves grapple with employment verification compliance.	What’s Next for Health Care? Industry scrambles to understand health care after Supreme Court upholds law.
Fate is In Our Hands The restaurant industry must act against the obesity epidemic, or have the government act for us.	Staying Ahead of Copy Cats In-N-Out Burger fights and wins against a Chinese competitor. Find out how to safeguard your brand abroad.
Saving Quiznos After flirting with bankruptcy and enduring years of falling numbers, Quiznos is poised to right the ship.	The Foreign Exchange Operators must know how to ensure the safety of their imported foods.

industry headlines

Calkain Companies Aids in Sell of Maryland Chevys Unit

2013-05-20

Calkain Companies recently sold a single tenant net-leased Chevys, a national restaurant concept. Chevys uses a "Fresh Mex" pledge,...

AllergyEats Founder Discusses Restaurant Allergy Laws

2013-05-02

For years, food allergy advocates have been striving for legislation requiring food allergy awareness in restaurants, but until a few years ago,...

Golden State Foods Acquires McDonald’s Distribution Center

2013-04-03

Golden State Foods announces that it acquired a McDonald’s distribution center in Lebanon, Illinois, (near St. Louis, Missouri), from...

House Majority Whip to Speak at NRA Public Affairs Conf.

2013-03-28

More than 500 restaurateurs from across the country will convene in Washington April 17–18 for the National Restaurant Association...

NRA Calls to Eliminate Auto-Enrollment Mandate

2013-03-21

The National Restaurant Association commends U.S. House of Representatives members Richard Hudson (NC-08) and Robert Pittenger (NC-09) for...

NRA Highlights Health Care Challenges Before Congress

2013-03-15

Stressing the unique characteristics of the restaurant industry, a National Restaurant Association (NRA) board member and restaurant industry...

NCCR Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

2013-01-30

The National Council of Chain Restaurants issued the following statement from Executive Director Rob Green on the President’s plan to reform...

NRA Names New VP of Governmental Affairs

2013-01-09

The National Restaurant Association announced that Matt Walker has been named vice president of government affairs and will lead the Association...

FDA Proposes Rules That Implement Modernization Act

2013-01-04

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today proposed two new food safety rules that will help prevent foodborne illness. The proposed rules...

Study: Federal Ethanol Policies Could Cost Quick Serves $2.5B

2012-11-28

The National Council of Chain Restaurants today released a new, comprehensive report on the impact of federal ethanol policies, specifically the U...

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