State Restaurant Associations
Links to some of the nation's state restaurant association websites.
Pennsylvania Restaurant Association Visit site
Since 1937, the PRA has served to enhance and nurture the growth and development of Pennsylvania's restaurant and foodservice industry. For over 75 years, restaurateurs have looked to the PRA for solid information and advice, money saving programs, and networking opportunities with their peers in the industry.Rhode Island Hospitality Association Visit site
As the official trade group of the foodservice, lodging, restaurant, and tourism industries, the mission of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association is to advocate for and to develop and provide programs, services, support and education to members of the hospitality industry.The Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation, a non-profit Rhode Island corporation, was formed for the purpose of encouraging persons embarked in a career in the foodservice or hospitality industries in Rhode Island. Through the use of scholarships, grants, and endowments in conjunction with course curriculum involving foodservice and hospitality management and other associated activities. The Education Foundation relies on the support and partnership of the vocational schools and colleges, as well as other educational settings, in the promotion of the education and understanding of the general public, including persons involved in the foodservice and hospitality industries, about the careers available in foodservice and hospitality.
South Dakota Retailers Association - Hospitality Division Visit site
In January of 1996, the South Dakota Restaurant Association merged with the South Dakota Retailers Association. That merger resulted in the formation of the Hospitality Division of the South Dakota Retailers Association.Nearly 800 restaurants, hotels, motels, resorts, campgrounds, bed and breakfasts, coffee shops, bars and tourist attractions are members of the SDRA Hospitality Division.
Through the Hospitality Division, food service and lodging establishments can participate in programs designed to meet their special needs, while taking advantage of the full range of SDRA member services.
Tennessee Hospitality Association Visit site
The Tennessee Hospitality Association (TnHA) represents the interests of Tennessee’s lodging and dining establishments and the related businesses involved in the hospitality industry.Here at TnHA, cooperation has produced significant political impact. As the unifying force within the hospitality and tourism industry, we can affect issues that influence your business. Because we are a full-time organization working on your behalf, we provide a great return on your investment. TnHA protects your business’ interests on a national, state and local level. We are committed to meeting the challenges presented by the political, legislative, regulatory and economic forces influencing our industry.
Texas Restaurant Association Visit site
It is the mission of the Texas Restaurant Association to serve as the advocate in Texas and indispensable resource for the hospitality and foodservice industry.Since 1937, the Texas Restaurant Association has existed to help our restaurant members increase sales, reduce expenses and improve profitability. Membership in the TRA is an investment in your business and in this industry.
Washington Restaurant Association Visit site
We are a member-driven organization that is focused on helping our members succeed. Founded in 1929, the Washington Restaurant Association is the leading business association representing the state’s hospitality industry and we are proud to serve our members.Wisconsin Restaurant Association Visit site
In existence since 1933, the Wisconsin Restaurant Association is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to supporting the foodservice industry.WRA membership includes thousands of foodservice businesses representing virtually every size and style of establishment in the state. Restaurateur members include fine dining establishments, mom-and-pop supper clubs, small cafes, fast food outlets, corporate chain restaurants, institutional food service operations, catering businesses and hotel and motel food services, to name a few. In addition to restaurateur and food service operators, WRA has hundreds of Supplier Associate Members that provide goods and services to the restaurant industry.
By uniting in an association, members have access to information and services to help them better run and promote their businesses. And, a strong membership gives WRA a more powerful voice in pursuing its mission to protect, promote and improve the restaurant industry.
Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association Visit site
WLRA is made up of over 500 hotels, motels and restaurants who work together to improve their industry through:Promoting our industry - now and for our successors!
Protecting the industry from potentially harmful laws.
Keeping in touch with member concerns.
Helping you increase your "bottom line"