National Restaurant Association
Coverage of National Restaurant Association in the Nexus archive.
- A parasite that causes diarrhea has been detected in 31 states: How to prepare food and what to avoid
An outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, has been reported in 31 U.S. states since May 1. The CDC confirmed 843 cases and 86 hospitalizations as of July 9, with 1,500 additional cases under investigation. Past outbreaks have been linked to contaminated raspberries, lettuce, and other produce, though the current source remains unknown.
- US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
US employers added 57,000 jobs in June, a significant drop from previous months, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.2% due to people leaving the labor force. Hiring in sectors like restaurants, bars, and hotels declined amid inflation and consumer spending shifts, while healthcare added nearly 47,000 jobs. A 'K-shaped' economy, where wealthier households outpace others, and AI implementation concerns may be influencing hiring decisions.
- Fuddruckers became the 'Blockbuster' of burgers, and now it's nearly gone
Fuddruckers, founded in 1979 and once operating 200-500 locations, now has only 44 restaurants. The chain struggled through multiple ownership changes, including a 2010 acquisition by Luby's and a 2021 purchase by Nicholas Perkins for $18.5 million. Experts attribute its decline to failure to adapt to changing customer preferences and the impact of the pandemic.