American Beverage Licensees (ABL) announced today that the National Restaurant Association has joined its associate membership program as a platinum member. This partnership will focus on issues such as food safety and responsible alcohol service education and training.
The National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe® is recognized for providing educational resources, materials, and programs to support the foodservice industry workforce. It has been named one of America’s Top Online Learning Schools for two consecutive years. ServSafe offers vital food and alcohol safety training and certification exams developed by foodservice professionals, alongside supplemental resources and best practices for restaurant operators.
“For ABL members, ensuring the safety of their guests and the integrity of business operations is a top priority,” said John Bodnovich, ABL’s Executive Director. “By partnering with ServSafe, we are able to offer our members access to more options for training that will help them meet and exceed safety standards and continue their long-standing commitment to the responsible sale and service of beverage alcohol.”
The National Restaurant Association serves over 1 million outlets in the restaurant and foodservice industry, employing more than 15.5 million people. Together with 52 state associations, it forms a network dedicated to advocacy, education, and food safety training.
“ServSafe, the industry’s leading food safety training program, has awarded more than 19 million food safety credentials since its launch in 1990,” said Michelle Korsmo, President & CEO of the National Restaurant Association. “We share ABL’s commitment to responsible alcohol service, and through this partnership, we’re building opportunities for their members to more easily and affordably access ServSafe Alcohol training and for us to learn directly from them how we might enhance our training offerings.”
Through its Associate Membership Program, ABL will provide ServSafe as their preferred food and beverage safety program.
To learn more about the National Restaurant Association visit restaurant.org. For information on ServSafe food safety and responsible alcohol training visit servsafe.com.
