RALEIGH, N.C. (August 17, 2026) – After seven months, 11 rounds of competition and a record-breaking field of 102 competitors from across North Carolina, the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) has announced the finalists who will advance to compete in the 10th annual NCRLA …
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NCRLA Urges Southport Leaders to Rethink Regressive Meals Tax
RALEIGH, NC (March 18, 2024) — The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) has expressed firm opposition to the City of Southport’s request to impose a 1% prepared food and beverage tax. In a letter sent to the Southport Board of Aldermen, NCRLA warned that the proposal would …
New guidance on E.O. 141
Issue Brief: Paid Leave Mandates Due to COVID-19
Phase Two of Federal Government’s Coronavirus Response: Emergency Paid Leave Mandates with Employer Tax Credits Our Position: This legislation will accelerate rather than mitigate the intense economic uncertainty and financial pressure felt by America’s small businesses, employees, and the …
NCRLA Media Statement
Raleigh, N.C. (September 21, 2016) -- We commend policy makers—Mayor Roberts, members of the Charlotte City Council, House and Senate leadership and Governor McCrory—for their willingness to engage with us in conversation about the opportunity to repeal HB2, to get this law off our books and start …


