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What is the Cornerstone Initiative?
– The restaurant industry is the cornerstone of the economy, career opportunities and community involvement. Find out how.

What is the Rapid Response Program?
- Read a selection of the letters we sent to newspapers in response to unfair stories about the restaurant industry.

2008 Restaurant Industry Forecast
– What does 2008 have in store for the restaurant industry? This section has all the information on trends in the restaurant industry, as well as overall and state-by-state economic information.

Restaurant industry at a glance
– Did you know that the restaurant industry is the largest private sector employer in the country? This section contains basic statistics and information about the size and impact of the restaurant industry.

Frequently asked questions
– Have a question about the restaurant industry? See if yours is among the most commonly asked.

Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
– The largest gathering of foodservice and hospitality professionals in North and South America, our annual trade show Web site offers news and innovations each year.

Tips for eating smart while dining out
– The restaurant industry is the industry of choice and accommodates the requests of its customers. The section teaches you how to cut back on calories while still enjoying a meal at your favorite restaurant. "Ask the Nutritionist" offers a chance to pose questions directly to our nutritionist.

Top restaurant industry legislative issues
– Find background and updates on Capitol Hill legislation, issue by issue.

Grassroots, regulatory and legal information
– Learn more about the National Restaurant Association's public policy activities.

Travel and tourism
– More than two-thirds of tableservice restaurant owners say tourism is important to their business. This section has all the facts about the impact of tourism on the restaurant industry.

Avan Flu Facts
– Properly cooked chicken is safe to eat. Learn more about avian flu and how restaurants are preparing and keeping their guests safe.

The restaurant industry is the cornerstone of career opportunities
– Tools to navigate the multitude of jobs in the restaurant industry.

Browse through our online store
– Find out which tools and resources we have available to restaurateurs.

Who are we?
– Learn more about the National Restaurant Association, our members and membership benefits.

Find out more about the restaurant industry in your state
– Click on the map to find contact information and Web site of restaurant associations around the country.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)
– NRAEF is dedicated to fulfilling the educational mission of the National Restaurant Association, providing learning, certification and awareness programs for students, foodservice employees and industry professionals.