About Us
Our members are more than just restaurants ...
They're the cornerstones of their communities. At the National Restaurant Association we strive to help every one of our members build customer loyalty, find financial success and provide rewarding careers in foodservice.
Today's restaurant industry is growing rapidly. It employs 12.7 million Americans in 945,000 locations — and 2010 sales are expected to reach $580 billion.
The National Restaurant Association now represents more than 380,000 of those businesses — from restaurants and suppliers to educators and non-profits — and provides each one with the valuable resources needed to stay ahead in a fast-paced industry.
Since 1919 we have been the restaurant industry's leading association and, together with the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation, our goal is to lead America's restaurant industry into a new era of prosperity, prominence and participation, enhancing the quality of life for all we serve.
What We Do
Our members have depended on us for more than 90 years to help them and their industry prosper. And we do. ... more>
Leadership
The National Restaurant Association is governed by a volunteer board of directors and led in Washington, D.C., by a president and chief executive officer ... more>
History
For more than 90 years, the National Restaurant Association has represented, educated and promoted the restaurant industry. Here's a taste of the Association's history ... more
Learn about National Restaurant Association compliance with the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act
Calendar
NRA Show 2011 • May 21-24, 2011
International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event at the NRA Show • May 22-23, 2011
September 12-14
