DURHAM, N.C. (February 25, 2025) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the unifying voice of North Carolina’s restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, proudly hosted its annual Stars of the Industry Awards last night. Held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, the …
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Jason Smith Elected Chair of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Board
Durham, N.C. (February 24, 2025) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) today announced the election of Jason Smith, owner of 18 Restaurant Group, as chair of its board of directors. Smith, a Raleigh native and accomplished restaurateur, was officially sworn in during …
Hospitality Standouts Recognized as NCRLA’s ‘Stars of the Industry’
NCRLA’s annual awards ceremony celebrates North Carolina’s top hospitality industry professionals. RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 13, 2024) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, hosted its annual Stars of …
NCRLA Board Elects New Slate of Officers for 2024
Tom Pashley of Pinehurst Resort is Board Chair At its annual meeting in Durham on Feb. 12, the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) Board elected Pinehurst Resort President Tom Pashley to serve as chair for a one-year term. He was sworn in by the board of directors …
2025 NC ProStart Invitational
Presented by: The North Carolina ProStart Invitational (NCPI) is an annual event that highlights the creative abilities of ProStart program students from across the state. North Carolina ProStart schools are invited to bring two teams—culinary and/or restaurant management—with up to five students …
Ask the Restaurant Legal Professionals: Can You Pool Tips in Fast Food?
It's a concept not without potential landmines. Content provided by Courtney Leyes and Emily Litzinger of Fisher Phillips Question: Running our establishment is a team sport, and we have been considering using a tip pooling system to recognize this overall sense of shared effort. What …
What is Cash Discounting and Is It Right for Your Restaurant?
Some businesses use cash discounting, or dual pricing, to help offset card processing fees. Is it right for your restaurant? Cash discounting, otherwise known as dual pricing, is a common strategy to help offset credit card processing fees, all while giving customers an incentive to pay with cash …
Golfers Teed It Up for Scholarships at the 2023 Future of Hospitality Golf Classic
RALEIGH, NC - August 23, 2023 – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Foundation successfully hosted the annual Future of Hospitality Golf Classic, presented by US Foods, at Cary's prestigious Prestonwood Country Club on August 21. Golf enthusiasts and hospitality industry leaders …
Standout Restaurant and Lodging Leaders Recognized as ‘Stars of the Industry’
NCRLA's annual awards ceremony celebrates North Carolina's top hospitality industry professionals. RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 28, 2023) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, hosted its annual Stars of …
