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Hudson Riehle, Long-Time Leader of Association Research and Knowledge Group, to Retire


After more than 38 years with the Association, Riehle will step down in April

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Restaurant Association announced that Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the organization's Research and Knowledge Group, will retire in April.

For more than 38 years, Riehle has provided the data and thought leadership that defined the restaurant and foodservice industry. From the Association's forecast of annual sales and employment growth, to showing the impact of economic catastrophes like the 2020 pandemic and the 2008-2009 recession, Riehle has transformed how the economic impact of the industry is understood at the national, state and local levels.

"Hudson's unparalleled mastery of the economic analysis of the restaurant industry has been instrumental in guiding restaurant operators through the complexities of the business landscape. His insights and expertise have not only helped our industry navigate challenges but also seize opportunities for growth and innovation," said Michelle Korsmo, President & CEO of the National Restaurant Association. "I know I speak for all who have interacted with Hudson when I say we are incredibly grateful for his guidance and his wisdom."

Under his leadership, the Association's Research and Knowledge Group has become a powerhouse of thought leadership, including:

Riehle has been a regular presenter on the industry across the globe and appeared frequently in business and industry media including: the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, the Today Show, CNBC, Washington Post, MarketPlace, Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Business.

Riehle also was appointed by the Secretary of Labor to serve as a member of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Business Research Advisory Council; and is a former Chairman of the Board of the Governors of the Alexandria (VA) Convention and Visitors Association as well as a former member of the Center for Food Integrity Consumer Research Advisory Panel, and the Wharton Executive Advisory Panel.

"It has been a distinct privilege to work with a group of extremely talented individuals over the past 38 years," said Riehle in his announcement. "I have complete confidence that the Association's research capabilities and staff will continue to grow and elevate the products and services the industry and our members need to evaluate their opportunities for success and expansion."

Chad Moutray, Ph.D., will succeed Riehle as senior vice president of the Research and Knowledge Group and chief economist of the Association.

About the National Restaurant Association

Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which comprises more than 1 million restaurant and foodservice outlets and a workforce of 15.5 million employees. Together with 52 State Associations, we are a network of professional organizations dedicated to serving every restaurant through advocacy, education, and food safety. We sponsor the industry's largest trade show (National Restaurant Association Show); leading food safety training and certification program (ServSafe); unique career-building high school program (the NRAEF's ProStart). For more information, visit Restaurant.org and find @WeRRestaurants on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

SOURCE National Restaurant Association


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