What is the NRA?

From VANEEpedia

(From the official National Restaurant Association website.)

Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry. Together with the National Restaurant Association Educational 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.

We exist to help our members — the cornerstone of their communities — build customer loyalty, rewarding careers, and financial success.

We create value for our members in five ways:

• Advocacy and representation

Building and sustaining positive public opinion and a favorable political environment

• Tools and solutions

Helping grow revenues, increase profitability, and develop employees

• Education and networking

Providing opportunities to connect and learn from each other

• Research and insights

Anticipating and preparing for emerging trends that could impact restaurants

• Responsible stewardship

Providing thought leadership to inspire community involvement and impact