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What is the purpose of the National Restaurant Association?

The National Restaurant Association is the largest foodservice trade association in the world. We represent and advocate on behalf of more than 500,000 restaurant businesses. We serve our members by advancing and protecting America’s restaurant and foodservice industry.

What are the qualifications to join the National Restaurant Association?

Full-time students in a 2 or 4 year restaurant/hospitality program who are 18 years or older.

Is the National Restaurant Association a nonprofit?

NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION is a 501(c)(6) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1943, and donations may or may not be tax-deductible.

What services do members obtain from the National Restaurant Association?

Finance, Tax & Audit.

  • Food Safety & Quality Assurance.
  • HR and Risk & Safety.
  • Sustainability.
  • What are two membership benefits of the National Restaurant Association?

    Benefits of NRA membership include:

    • Advocacy and representation at the national level.
    • Free admission to the annual National Restaurant Association trade show.
    • Free webinars and restaurant industry forecasts.

    Who founded National Restaurant Association?

    Howard Johnson’s opens its first franchises, White Castle’s 5-cent burgers grow popular, and Willard Marriott opens his first Hot Shoppes. 1919: Kansas City restaurateurs launch a national organization, holding the first meeting of what is today’s National Restaurant Association on March 13 in Kansas City.

    How many members does the National Restaurant Association have?

    How many members do you have? We currently have more than 40,000 members representing nearly 500,000 foodservice establishments. What percentage of your members are restaurants? Over 95% of our members are foodservice establishments.

    Who is the president of the National Restaurant Association?

    Dawn SweeneyNational Restaurant Association / President

    How many members are in the National Restaurant Association?

    40,000 members
    How many members do you have? We currently have more than 40,000 members representing nearly 500,000 foodservice establishments. What percentage of your members are restaurants? Over 95% of our members are foodservice establishments.

    When was the National Restaurant Association founded?

    1919National Restaurant Association / Founded
    1919: Kansas City restaurateurs launch a national organization, holding the first meeting of what is today’s National Restaurant Association on March 13 in Kansas City. The fledgling organization represents an industry of 43,000 restaurants.