Connecticut Restaurant Association | Hartford, CT
  • Advocacy
    • CT Restaurant Promise
    • Legislative Roundtables
    • Contact your Legislator
    • Minimum Wage Map
  • About Us
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Partnership
    • Sponsors
  • Members
    • Join the CRA
    • Member Benefits
    • Allied Members
    • CRA Endorsed Partners
    • Member Onboarding
    • Member Portal
    • Member Directory
  • ServSafe
    • ServSafe Manager ONLINE
    • ServSafe Manager ONLINE & AT HOME EXAM
    • ServSafe Manager
    • ServSafe COVID Resources
    • ServSafe Alcohol
    • ServSafe Food Handler
    • ServSafe Allergen
    • ServSafe FAQ
  • Foundation
    • CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
    • ProStart
    • Scholarships
    • Sponsorships
    • Sponsors
    • Get Involved
    • Goggins Challenge
  • Directory
    • Job Board >
      • Job Board
    • Events >
      • Events Calendar
      • Community Events
      • Seminars
      • CT Eats Week
      • CRA Annual Golf Classic
      • 2019 CRAzies Awards
    • eNewsletter
    • News
    • Industry at a Glance
    • Buyers Guide
    • Member Directory
    • CRA Gift Certificate
    • Contact Us

Membership

The CRA is committed to bringing value to our members through advocacy, exclusive member benefits and savings, industry networking opportunities, educational seminars and more.
Click HERE to read our article "10 Benefits That Pay for Membership"
Click HERE to read our 2019 article on the value of CRA membership.​
Allied Membership:
Are you a non-restaurant business providing products and services to the foodservice and hospitality industry? If so, click HERE to learn more about benefits of Allied Membership.
ADVOCACY
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Every day, decisions are made at the State Capitol in Hartford that can change the outlook for small business owners throughout Connecticut. Restaurants don’t have time to monitor every debate, discussion and proposal in the State Legislature.
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That’s where the CRA government affairs team comes into play. While you are busy building and running a profitable business, our team is hard at work influencing the decisions that ultimately will determine your success. The CRA government affairs team makes certain your business interests are protected every day. 


​BENEFITS & SAVINGS
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The CRA understands there are many costs to running your business and our goal as an Association is to offer its members many opportunities to save money on every day expenses.

Whether it is insurance, legal advice, credit card processing, music licensing, energy savings or ServSafe, the Association is committed to offering our members meaningful benefits and resources you need to run a profitable business. Learn MORE about member exclusive savings.

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​NETWORKING & EDUCATION
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The CRA hosts social events throughout the year that allow our members to share ideas, make new connections, stay current with industry trends and cultivate their professional networks. Click HERE to follow us on social media.

The CRA also offers educational opportunities on a range of topics including sexual harassment, labor law and other industry best practices. Our members also benefit from special pricing on ServSafe courses offered by the CRA throughout the year.

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​FUTURE LEADERS
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The Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation (CHEF), the non-profit arm of the CRA, helps to cultivate the next generation of restaurant and foodservice leaders through programs like ProStart®, a two-year culinary and management program for high school students.

​The Association works to support the implementation of this program and the availability of Foundation scholarships through sponsorships, member donations and special events. CRA members can also get involved through mentoring, internships, field trips and event judging.

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​CRA Restaurant Membership includes membership in the National Restaurant Association. Click HERE to learn more about national level benefits.

​For questions about membership please email us at membership@ctrestaurant.org or call 860.278.8008. Or click below to Join Today!
Join Today
Copyright Connecticut Restaurant Association
270 Farmington Ave, Suite 142
Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: 860-278-8008
Email: info@ctrestaurant.org

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  • Advocacy
    • CT Restaurant Promise
    • Legislative Roundtables
    • Contact your Legislator
    • Minimum Wage Map
  • About Us
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Partnership
    • Sponsors
  • Members
    • Join the CRA
    • Member Benefits
    • Allied Members
    • CRA Endorsed Partners
    • Member Onboarding
    • Member Portal
    • Member Directory
  • ServSafe
    • ServSafe Manager ONLINE
    • ServSafe Manager ONLINE & AT HOME EXAM
    • ServSafe Manager
    • ServSafe COVID Resources
    • ServSafe Alcohol
    • ServSafe Food Handler
    • ServSafe Allergen
    • ServSafe FAQ
  • Foundation
    • CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
    • ProStart
    • Scholarships
    • Sponsorships
    • Sponsors
    • Get Involved
    • Goggins Challenge
  • Directory
    • Job Board >
      • Job Board
    • Events >
      • Events Calendar
      • Community Events
      • Seminars
      • CT Eats Week
      • CRA Annual Golf Classic
      • 2019 CRAzies Awards
    • eNewsletter
    • News
    • Industry at a Glance
    • Buyers Guide
    • Member Directory
    • CRA Gift Certificate
    • Contact Us