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National Restaurant Association CEO Dawn Sweeney Attends Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association Board Meeting & Show

March 08, 2010
Contact: Annika Stensson (202) 973-3677, Mike Donohue (202) 331-5902

(TORONTO, Ont.) Dawn Sweeney, the President & CEO of the National Restaurant Association, issued the following statement today at the outset of the Winter 2010 meetings of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association in Toronto.

“The National Restaurant Association, on behalf of nearly 1 million restaurants and 13 million employees in the United States, is delighted to join the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association at its annual board meeting and show.

“During these challenging economic times, restaurants – many of which are small businesses – face similar challenges on either side of the border. We need to work together to create a legislative, regulatory and economic environment in which our industry can thrive.

“As consumer interest in health and well-being increases, the restaurant industry is taking steps to be part of the solution, especially in the area of childhood health. We look forward to working together to advance voluntary, practical solutions to this issue while protecting consumer choice, the health and vitality of all our people, and the economies of Canada and the United States.”

The CRFA Show 2010 is the leading foodservice and hospitality event in Canada. A comprehensive forum of industry products, the CRFA Show attracts 12,000 industry professionals to meet exhibitors showcasing all their latest products. From new trends in foodservice through to the latest in energy efficient equipment, the show also features superstar chefs, notable celebrities and knowledgeable speakers who perform, enlighten and educate.

The NRA Show 2010 takes place May 22-25, 2010 at McCormick Place, Chicago, including the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event at NRA Show 2010 May 23-24.

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Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which comprises 945,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets and a work force of nearly 13 million employees. Together with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the Association works to lead America’s restaurant industry into a new era of prosperity, prominence, and participation, enhancing the quality of life for all we serve. For more information, visit our Web site at www.restaurant.org.


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