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Article: National Restaurant Association: Restaurants Carry on Tradition of Serving Families and Local Communities at Thanksgiving
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- November 17, 2003
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 /U.S. Newswire/ -- National Restaurant
Association research reveals that for many Americans, restaurants are
an integral part of the Thanksgiving tradition. More than one-third
of Americans look to our nation's 870,000 restaurants to offer
takeout options for entire or part of holiday meals. In addition,
restaurants serve as the cornerstone of local communities by
sponsoring service programs that give back to the less fortunate
during the holidays.
"Restaurants serve more than just meals at Thanksgiving. In
addition to lending a helping hand in the kitchen by offering quality