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Our 23 chapters in Texas connect you to local issues and restaurateurs.
COVID-19 Resources & Guidance
Latest COVID-19 Resources
Stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 news concerning your restaurant business.
TX Restaurant Relief Fund
Texas restaurants & their employees need relief. We're here to give it.
Comfort Food Care Packages
Participating restaurants offer CFCPs for patrons to purchase on behalf of those in need.
The Texas Restaurant Promise
To ensure everyone’s safety as we welcome you back into our dining rooms, we ask that we make some promises to each other.
Find Your Local Chapter
Our 23 chapters in Texas connect you to local issues and restaurateurs.
About TRA
Invest in your business and this industry by joining TRA. Through our restaurant membership we help our members build customer loyalty, rewarding careers and financial success. Whether you are an industry veteran, or new business owner, TRA has the resources you need to succeed.
As a busy restaurant operator, think of TRA's restaurant membership as your trusted advisor and resource when navigating your business. We can provide legal resources, training and certification for you and your staff, advocacy representation, operations support, and community engagement as part of your membership. There is strength in numbers – joining the TRA pledges your support to the foodservice and restaurant industry.
TRA and Governor Abbott Announce Holiday Comfort Food Care Packages For Texas Youth And Families
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Holiday Comfort Food Care Package (CFCP) program, in partnership with the Texas Restaurant Association, to provide holiday meals for at-risk youth and families in communities across Texas, while also supporting local restaurants.
Response to the Stanford/Northwestern Study on COVID-19 Spread from the Texas Restaurant Association
The recent Stanford/Northwestern study rightfully concludes that disadvantage groups are experiencing worse outcomes from COVID-19 and that policymakers should address this disparate impact. However, the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) has very serious concerns about the research methodology and the conclusions it drives regarding the risk of reopening different businesses, including restaurants.
Coronavirus Guidance Resources
Each day, the restaurant industry’s 15+ million employees serve customers across the country. They are trained and skilled in great service and safe food preparation. The more than 1 million restaurants in the U.S. are open and ready to welcome customers.
Stop Paying More in Taxes! This One Credit Provides Substantial Savings.
About $1 billion in tax credits are claimed each year under the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Sadly, many restaurants and lodging businesses are unaware of the program or simply don’t take advantage of it.
2020
GARA- Mingle with a Purpose with Emily Knight
Our special guest will be Dr. Emily Knight who will bring her very informative Knight Talk to the GARA Community. Emily will address the current state of affairs in the restaurant community, the upcoming and very important Legislative Sessions and what to look for in the elections as it relates to how it all will impact restaurants.
2020
Dine Out for Charity
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Online Buyer's Guide
If you are in the market for new equipment, food product, supplies, services and more, visit the TRA Online Buyer's Guide.
Employee Benefits
Exclusive health care pricing and solutions for members through United Healthcare.
Required Employee Training & Certification
Discounts on alcohol seller/server, food handler, and food manager training with promo code TXMEMBER
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