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It's
@GuyFieri
vs Bill Murray - who will throw down and make the best nachos? Check out the Nacho Average Showdown, presented by
@Tostitos
, on
@FoodNetwork
's Facebook Live at 5pm ET on May 15th to raise awareness for the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund (RERF).
#RaiseTheRerf
Join
@NRAEF
and
@GuyFieri
to support the millions of restaurant employees affected by COVID-19 who need financial support now. Help us
#RaiseTheRERF
and donate to the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund (RERF) today:
If we can't dine in, let's dine out. Place a pickup or delivery order at your favorite restaurant on
#CarryoutWednesday
. Share or repost to support your local restaurants!
America’s restaurants need our help! Join
#TheGreatAmericanTakeout
on 3/24 and order delivery or takeout to help save our nation’s struggling restaurants.
APPLICATION IS LIVE: Restaurant workers impacted by COVID-19 can apply now for a one-time $500 grant through the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. You can apply for aid here:
We appreciate your patience; please continue to follow
@nraef
for updates.
Restaurants are committed to complying with state and local health authorities to keep customers and communities safe now and in the days ahead.
Find out more about what the industry is doing here: .
ICYMI: Our updated
#RestaurantReopening
Guidance builds on the original document and incorporates the latest information and best practices from the
@CDCgov
and
@US_FDA
to help you reopen your restaurant safely.
Find the guide here: .
#COVID19
No game day is complete without a drink in hand! According to our Restaurant Trends report, ⅓ of adults ordered alcohol to-go in 2020 -- will you be taking advantage of this food trend for the big game?
Did you hear the news?
In an effort to support
#restaurants
during the
#COVID19
pandemic,
@DoorDash
is cutting commissions by 50%, benefitting more than 150,000 restaurants.
We are excited to announce that the House was able to pass HR 3807 today, bringing us one step closer to replenishing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. We look forward to working with the Senate to pass a similar bill and finally complete the mission.
This morning we sent a letter to Congress encouraging its members to vote in-favor of replenishing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, a decision that could not come at a more critical time for many in our industry. Read the full letter here:
“The severity of this pandemic has made it clear that restaurants will remain closed – or severely curtailed in service – for far longer than originally anticipated."
Continue reading: .
#restaurantindustry
#COVID19
.
@Bourdain
's passing was a profound loss for the
#foodservice
and
#restaurant
industry. Whether you knew him personally, or just on the television screen, we hope you take a moment today to reflect on the life he lead and the legacy he left behind.
#BourdainDay
The good news is that most modern point of sale systems can still process payments in a very safe way. Here’s how to deal with an outage.
@HeartlandHPY
Today is National Take Back the Lunch Break Day! Get away from your desk and visit a local
#restaurant
today for a much-deserved lunch break- research shows nearly 90% of Millennials say taking a lunch break makes them feel refreshed and ready to work.
#TakeBackLunch
@torkusa
Have you seen our 2018 "What's Hot" yet? Here's a peek.
TOP 5 CONCEPT TRENDS
1. Hyper-local
2. Chef-driven fast casual concepts
3. Natural ingredients/clean menus
4. Food waste reduction
5. Vegetable-forward cuisine
See the full results:
"The restaurant industry is in this situation not because of financial waste or mismanagement on our part. We are in this position because of a national emergency, a pandemic, that needs a national response."
Continue reading:
We are sincerely apologetic for the site still being down and will let everyone know as soon as the site is up and fully functioning. Please keep following
@NRAEF
for more updates.
.
@thegatakeout
is back again this week with a giveaway you don't want to miss!
Visit their page to learn how you could win takeout for a year by participating in this week's
#TheGreatAmericanTakeout
.
We’re are pleased to announce our President
@dawnsweeney14
has been named one of the most powerful women in
#Washington
by
@Washingtonian
! There is no one more deserving of the honor.
Thank you
@SenatorCardin
for pledging to
#ReplenishRRF
. Nine in 10 restaurants are small businesses – many of which are desperate for support to sustain operations.
Watch his full statement:
ICYMI: The Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, which
@NRAEF
began in late March, is helping more than 43,000 restaurant workers impacted by the COVID-19 health and economic crisis!
Learn more here: .
Can you believe these culinary dishes were created by high school students in
@NRAEF
's
@ProStart
Program? The National ProStart Invitational is in full swing and these dishes are just some of the incredible creations form this year's competitors.
#NPSI2019
Chicago's
@ElisCheesecake
has created a 1,000-pound cheesecake for the 100th anniversary of the National Restaurant Association (
@WeRRestaurants
) Show.
Today
@POTUS
signed the American Rescue Plan, creating the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. This is a win for restaurants in every community. Read our statement on the signing here:
A big round of applause for
@NRAEF
after fundraising over $850,000 to help restaurant workers hurt by the pandemic restart their careers.
Learn how their successful campaign puts change on the menu:
In addition to helping your business, the coronavirus relief package offers direct and indirect benefits to the individuals who work for you.
Here's how
#restaurant
owners and employees alike would gain access to incentives and financial relief: .
#COVID19
As local governments consider reopening their economies, our Restaurant Reopening Guide will provide you with guidance for reopening, as well as a basic summary of best practices that can be used to help mitigate exposure to COVID-19. Download here: .
"Two years into the pandemic, restaurants are still struggling to keep their doors open amid a surge in coronavirus cases, inflation, a labor shortage, and supply chain delays.”
Continue reading.
One in five restaurants donates their edible leftovers to charities. Like this tweet if you love to see restaurants practicing suitability as much as we do!
Fueled by creativity and ingenuity, restaurants around the country have made it so you can still have a safe, easy meal in the comfort of your own home.
#OrderUp
from one of your local favorites today!
This year we’ve made wins big and small for all restaurants. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund based our Blueprint for Recovery is the most important.
Find out if your restaurant is eligible here:
#WeRRestaurants
Between omicron, inflation, and labor shortages - the need for RRF replenishment is clearer now than ever before. There are still opportunities — and challenges — as Congress moves forward. Get up to speed with the latest on RRF and the industry in today’s 90-Second Update. 🔽
The
@hiltonfound
has generously awarded
@NRAEF
a $1 million grant to help address workforce challenges for young adults working in the restaurant and hospitality industry through its Restaurant Ready program! Learn more:
Today's
#TheGreatAmericanTakeout
goes out to the everyday heroes!
Visit
@TheGATakeout
's website to learn how you can win big by dining out and saluting a hero in your life: .
Congratulations to our CEO Tom Bené and EVP of Public Affairs Sean Kennedy who were named Most Influential People by the
@washingtonian
magazine. The list includes the experts and advocates that the magazine says will be shaping the policy debates of the years to come.