Emily Knight with the National Restaurant Association

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INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT OPERATORS MATTER!!! is the message delivered by Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D. during this episode of the Corner Booth. Dr. Knight has recently accepted the position of Chief Collaboration Officer and EVP of Industry Relations for the National Restaurant Association. Coming off a very successful couple of years as the CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association and managing its membership through the COVID-19 pandemic, Emily has developed a keen understanding of the major concerns and issues facing independent restaurant owners. Listen as she shares her thoughts of how the NRA can better serve all of us. This insightful conversation covers her comments on the key challenges facing independent operators in particular and changes that will further impact the industry… a must listen!