The manager of Glory Days Grill in Fairfax, Virginia, Lonnie Lazear oversees business operations, such as marketing and human resources, along with all aspects of quality control, food safety, and facility maintenance. Lonnie Lazear maintains membership in professional organizations such as the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association and the National Restaurant Association.
The world’s largest foodservice trade organization, the National Restaurant Association strives to protect and advance the needs of more than 500,000 restaurant businesses. One of the organization’s advocacy efforts is the Restaurant Advocacy Fund (RAF), which protects restaurant interests at the state and local level.
When legislators or interest groups propose laws or taxes that would negatively impact the restaurant industry, the RAF responds quickly, providing education, financial support, and resources at the national level. Working closely with the National Restaurant Association and state associations, the RAF responds to issues including labor laws, wage rights, and scheduling, all aimed at protecting and improving the way restaurants operate.
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