10 Stories of Inspiring Women Who Have Shaped the Restaurant Industry

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Mar 25, 2015, 02:48 ET

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- From the early days of the American Revolution through the new millennium, women have played an integral role in shaping the dynamic face of foodservice, which today boasts 1 million locations employing 14 million people.

As part of its ongoing celebration of Women's History Month, the National Restaurant Association has created a listicle on Medium of 10 stories about women who have made and continue to make America's vibrant restaurant industry a leader in our nation's economy.

Share the listicle: https://medium.com/@WeRRestaurants/10-stories-of-inspiring-women-from-the-restaurant-industry-you-need-to-know-e47185bea9b7

Learn more at AmericaWorksHere.org/Women.

Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which comprises one million restaurant and foodservice outlets and a workforce of 14 million employees. We represent the industry in Washington, D.C., and advocate on its behalf. We operate the industry's largest trade show (NRA Show May 16-19, 2015, in Chicago); leading food safety training and certification program (ServSafe); unique career-building high school program (the NRAEF's ProStart); as well as the Kids LiveWell program promoting healthful kids' menu options. For more information, visit Restaurant.org and find us on Twitter @WeRRestaurants, Facebook and YouTube.

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SOURCE National Restaurant Association