DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2020) — On the heels of The National Restaurant Association’s Monday announcement that two of every three restaurant employees across the country have been laid off or furloughed, 40% of restaurants have at least temporarily closed their doors, and that the industry will lose $240 billion before the end of this year, the Iowa Restaurant Association today released state numbers that are equally grim.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 26, 2020) — The Iowa Restaurant Association today shared its preliminary assessment of the devastating toll the temporary suspension of on-premise food and beverage service has taken on Iowa's hospitality industry. The Association surveyed operators of all sizes and concept types from across the state including restaurants, bars, and other food and beverage establishments. 670 operators, or approximately 10% of the industry, participat

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 28, 2019) — On November 18, in conjunction with the Iowa Hospitality Convention and Expo, the Iowa Restaurant Association will host its Annual Tasting Gala and Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony at the Iowa Events Center. The awards honor hospitality industry leaders across the state. This year’s winners include:  

2019 Award Winners

Restaurateur — Robert Johnson, B-Bops, Des Moines