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Recent News Releases

[December 31, 2008]
Restaurant Performance Index Fell to a Record Low in November as Economy Continued to Worsen

[December 19, 2008]
Restaurant Industry Expected to Post Modest Sales Growth in 2009 as it Copes with the Weakest Economy in Decades

[December 18, 2008]
Industry Forecast Predicts Trends in Healthier Options and “Greener” Restaurants in 2009

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Restaurant Industry Hot Topics

2008 Restaurant Industry Forecast - What's in store for the industry this year? The Association's annual Forecast includes economic, operational, workforce, menu and consumer trends.

Faces of Diversity Awards - Celebrating company and workforce diversity, this new program aims to inspire restaurateurs to embrace inclusion and expand diversity efforts.

Restaurant Neighbor Award - Nine out of 10 restaurants are active in community service, and the Association highlights this philanthropy in its annual Restaurant Neighbor Award.

HealthyDiningFinder.com - This one-of-a-kind Web site helps health-conscious consumers nationwide find restaurants that serve healthful options.

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Mike Donahue, Vice President
Annika Stensson, Manager
Maureen Ryan, Manager
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