Restaurants Act

📈 The Restaurant Performance Index climbed to 100.9 in February — the first expansion reading in 9 months. ✔️ Sales & traffic strengthened (61% of operators saw higher sales; traffic up for first time in 13 months) ✔️ Current Situation Index: 100.8 ✔️ Expectations Index: 100.9 Operators are cautiously optimistic about the months ahead.

Tariffs and trade are in the spotlight in Washington, here’s what operators need to know. In this 90‑second update, Association EVP of Public Affairs Sean Kennedy breaks down: 💡 The U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement review and why it matters for supply chains and menu prices 💡 The Supreme Court ruling affecting the Administration’s ability to issue tariffs, plus key questions about potential refunds or future trade actions Stay tuned to stay informed as these decisions take shape!

Association President & CEO Michelle Korsmo joined @Bloomberg Intelligence to discuss the current challenges facing the restaurant industry and the opportunities ahead. She shared how operators are navigating inflation, workforce challenges, and margin pressures. 🎧 Tune in to hear the full conversation and discover her key policy priorities for the Association: bloom.bg/4bye7Xd

Thank you to all who joined us last week in D.C. for the Restaurants Act Public Affairs Conference! 🍽️ Thanks to your time, energy, and passion, we brought the restaurant industry’s priorities straight to the offices of Congress and their staff. Your personal stories truly made an impact, helping policymakers better understand the challenges and opportunities our industry faces. #PAFC26

Heads up for restaurant operators and teams! 💻 New federal tax deductions for foodservice workers could lead to bigger refunds when filing 2025 taxes. Join us Monday, March 23 at 2 PM ET with @HRBlock to learn exactly how No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime will work, what counts as qualifying income, and how your employees can prepare early. 👉 Share this with your staff and encourage them to register: bit.ly/3NsCspd

Thank you to our outstanding partners for helping make the 2026 Restaurants Act Public Affairs Conference a powerful and successful event. We’re grateful for your continued support and commitment. @CocaCola, @DIRECTV, RATIONAL, @DoorDash, & Paradox, A Workday Company

What a day on Capitol Hill! #PAFC26 filled us with gratitude for an industry that cares to work hard and make restaurants better. The event might be over but the work isn't. Don't forget to follow up on your meetings!

Be on the lookout. 👀 Exclusive 90-Second Update from Sean Kennedy coming your way next week, live from #PAFC26. Don’t miss this!

.@NCRLA’s #PAFC26 Capitol Hill meetings in photos. 👉 @SenThomTillis 👉 @RepDonDavis 👉 @SenTedBuddNC 👉 @RepRichHudson 👉 Rep Virginia Foxx

More meetings with @WeRHospitality. 👋 Since our last check in they’ve visited @SenatorCollins and @SenAngusKing.

On the Hill today meeting with Maine’s delegation and sharing what restaurants back home are dealing with right now. Appreciate the time, @SenatorCollins & @SenAngusKing! @WeRRestaurants #PAFC26

Capitol Hill meetings are still underway! @SCRLA just finished talking with @SenatorTimScott’s team with the main focus of promoting competition to limit credit card swipe fees.

Policies that support jobs and the economy shape the future of restaurants. That’s why @WeRHospitality showed up on Capitol Hill during #PAFC26 to advocate for an industry that powers communities.

Restaurants power communities nationwide. Today, @MassRestaurants is taking that message directly to lawmakers. Take a look inside their day including a meeting with @RepMcGovern office.

Restaurant operators from the Louisiana Restaurant Association making their voices heard with @SenBillCassidy for our #PAFC26 Capitol Hill meetings.

Meetings are underway on Capitol Hill. 🇺🇸 Seen here is the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaraunt Association after a productive meeting with @SenHydeSmith. The secret? Hone in on your points to drive change.

#EatDrinkOhio — Team Ohio is in DC for meetings on the Hill with elected officials + their staffs. Our priorities include the Credit Card Competition Act to lower swipe fees that are now the 3rd highest cost for operators + force higher menu prices. ⁦@WeRRestaurants⁩

Quick fire tips for your Capitol Hill meetings today! Shout out to these #PAFC26 speakers for sharing their expertise: 🗣️ Mike Whatley, State Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy 🗣️ Matt Walker, @WeRRestaurants 🗣️ Dan Roehl, @WeRRestaurants