Tag Archives: National Restaurant Association

Food and Drinking Places Added Just 29,000 Jobs in August

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That depressing statistic comes from the jobs report released Friday and led the Conference Board to observe that it shows how the pandemic continues to hamper job growth, especially in the in-person services industries. In the case of restaurants, which … Continue reading →

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Adults Want Alcohol-to-Go to Be Permanent

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Most adults in states that allow alcohol beverages with takeout and delivery orders would like to see it continued on a permanent basis. That’s the conclusion of a survey incorporated in the National Restaurant Association‘s midyear report.  The study calls alcohol-to-go … Continue reading →

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Missouri Senate Okays Cocktails-to-Go to Continue

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The measure, approved 28-4, would allow cocktails-to-go after pandemic emergency rules expire.  It now goes to the House for additional debate.   The measure is backed by the National Restaurant Association and, we’re sure, bu the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. … Continue reading →

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USTR, EU Urged to Roll Back Tariffs on Spirits and Wine

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Seventeen trade associations representing the U.S. and European beverage alcohol sectors called on the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the European Commission “to remove the current tariffs on spirits and wine from the EU and UK, and American Whiskeys, … Continue reading →

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