Restaurants News

The National Council of Chain Restaurants today issued the following statement from NCCR Executive Director Rob Green on the introduction of the Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act, which seeks to limit the scope and costs of the federal government’s requirements on the use of corn-based ethanol and other biofuels:

The National Council of Chain Restaurants today issued the following statement from Executive Director Rob Green on the President’s plan to reform the nation’s immigration laws:

The National Council of Chain Restaurants today issued the following statement from Executive Director Rob Green on the U.S. Court of Appeals’ decision in Noel Canning v. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB):

The National Council of Chain Restaurants will hold a press conference to unveil the results of a new PricewaterhouseCoopers report on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The first comprehensive, industry-focused report details the economic impact of the RFS mandate on the chain restaurant industry, commodity prices and the food supply chain.

The National Council of Chain Restaurants has released a new, comprehensive report on the impact of federal ethanol policies, specifically the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard, on the chain restaurant industry, commodity prices and the food supply chain.

The National Council of Chain Restaurants today issued the following statement from Executive Director Rob Green on Environmental Protection Agency’s decision not to grant a waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard mandate:

The National Council of Chain Restaurants today said significant deficiencies in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) continue to burden the chain restaurant industry two years after the law’s enactment and urged Congress to take action to respond.

Congress needs to block the National Labor Relations Board from implementing controversial regulations allowing unions to hold “ambush” organizing elections, the National Council of Chain Restaurants said in a letter sent to Capitol Hill today.

Restaurant executives representing the country’s largest chain restaurant companies participated in a National Council of Chain Restaurants summit in Washington, D.C. today to consider an industry advocacy plan for engaging in the debate about reforming federal ethanol standards and subsidies.

NCCR and 16 of its member companies asked Congress’ “supercommittee” to repeal a federal tax credit for corn-based ethanol producers and a related tariff on imported ethanol, saying the provisions drive up food prices for consumers and eliminating them could help reduce the deficit.

NCCR announced today that OSI Restaurant Partners, one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world, has become its newest member.

NCCR filed comments responding to menu labeling regulations proposed by the Food and Drug Administration, welcoming the proposal but asking for flexibility that would recognize differences between the restaurant industry and other foodservice sectors.

NCCR expressed deep disappointment and significant concern over final debit card swipe fee regulations approved by the Federal Reserve.

NCCR welcomed President Obama’s renewed commitment to immigration reform.

NCCR welcomed the introduction of legislation that would repeal a 45 cents-per-gallon tax credit for ethanol producers and a tariff on imported ethanol.

NCCR welcomed the completion of proposed regulations on menu labeling in chain restaurants expected to be issued later today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

On the first anniversary of 2010's health care reform law, NCCR remains concerned by onerous obligations placed on chain restaurants.

NCCR today expressed deep disappointment regarding the introduction of legislation in Congress to halt pro-consumer debit card swipe fee reform.

The National Council of Chain Restaurants welcomed a new Food and Drug Administration report issued today that shows restaurants and other segments of the food services industry have made significant improvements in food safety over the past five years.

The National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR) announced today that its President, Jack Whipple, is retiring after 34 years of service to the industry. NCCR is a division of the National Retail Federation (NRF), the world's largest retail trade association.