Connecticut Restaurant Association | Hartford, CT
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      • ServSafe Manager ONLINE
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      • Sexual Harassment Prevention
      • Unconscious Bias Training
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    • ServSafe FAQ
    • ServSafe COVID Resources
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        • Restaurant Ready
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      • CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
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Welcome to the Connecticut Restaurant Association!

​As a new member, we want to be certain you are aware of the many features of your account and the benefits available to you. Please complete the following onboarding steps to get started.
** Click HERE to view or save this page as a PDF

​General Onboarding and Account Info
  1. ​Complete onboarding survey (takes 2 min). Click HERE to take survey now.
  2. Access and update your member record in the CRA Member Portal.
    From the Member Portal you can access invoices and pay bills, edit your profile and add contacts, and update your category listing(s) so you appear accurately in our Member Directory. Click HERE to watch a short instructional video to learn more. (24 min) 
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  3. Verify your listing in our Member Directory. Click HERE.
  4. Follow us on Social Media​.
    Facebook Page | Facebook Group (CT Restaurants Collaborative)
    Instagram | Twitter

Member Exclusive Benefits and Savings
  1. Read our article "10 Benefits That Pay for Membership" for a high level overview of key CRA benefits that help to cover your investment.
  2. Click ​HERE to review offers from our valued CRA Endorsed Partners. 
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    CRA Endorsed Partners are long time dedicated and active supporters of the Association committed to the success and growth of our industry.  Beyond providing valuable products and services to restaurants across CT, they understand the unique business needs of our members. 
  3. Search our Business Directory for business contacts and special offers from our Allied Members.


Member Exclusive ServSafe Discounts
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  1. Email servsafe@ctrestaurant.org for your member discount code. Members receive $20 off ServSave Manager and 10% off ServSafe Alcohol, ServSafe Allergen, and ServSafe Food Handler.
  2. Click HERE to print ServSafe staff flyer for display for in your restaurant, kitchen or bar area.

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National Restaurant Association Dual Membership
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(restaurant members only)
​Your CRA membership includes membership in the National Restaurant Association. ​Click HERE to learn more about national level benefits. (Restaurant Members Only)

Allied Members Only
  1. Complete Allied Member Business Listing Survey. Click HERE. (this includes adding your business to our COVID resources page)
  2. Search your Listing in our Business Directory. Click HERE.
  3. Verify that your business is listed accurately in our Buyer's Guide. Click HERE​.

CT Restaurant Promise  (Restaurants Only)
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​To demonstrate our industry's commitment to the health and safety of staff and guests as we reopen our dining rooms, the CRA created the CT Restaurant Promise. To take the pledge and add your restaurant(s) to our list of Promise Restaurants, please click HERE.


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For questions about membership, please email us at info@ctrestaurant.org at or call ​860.278.8008.

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
    • 2022 CT Restaurant Industry Fact Sheet
    • Government Relations
    • Legislative Resources >
      • 2023 Minimum Wage Map
      • National Restaurant Business Conditions Survey Findings 2022
      • Understanding Employee Retention Tax Credit
      • Alcohol-To-Go
      • Understanding CT's Tip Credit Law - October 2020
      • CT Tax Relief Program
    • Sign Up for CRA Alerts
  • About Us
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • CRA Prime Partners
  • Members
    • Join the CRA
    • Why Become a CRA Member
    • Member Benefits
    • Member Exclusive Savings
    • Healthcare >
      • Member Exclusive Healthcare Programs
    • Become an Allied Member >
      • Allied Membership Tiers
      • Allied Member Profile Updates
      • Allied Member Directory
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • Member Portal
  • ServSafe & Industry Training
    • ServSafe Manager & Food Safety >
      • ServSafe Manager ONLINE
      • ServSafe Manager In-Person Classes
      • ServSafe Food Handler
      • ServSafe Allergen
    • ServSafe Workplace >
      • Sexual Harassment Prevention
      • Unconscious Bias Training
    • ServSafe Alcohol
    • ServSafe FAQ
    • ServSafe COVID Resources
  • Foundation
    • ProStart Weekend 2023
    • Careers >
      • Workforce Development >
        • Restaurant Ready
        • Apprenticeships
        • Culinary Student Work Sites Application
    • CHEF News: What's Cookin?
    • ProStart >
      • 2023 CT ProStart Invitational
      • What is ProStart?
      • ProStart FAQs
    • Relief Funds >
      • CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
      • CT Restaurant Relief Fund
    • Scholarships
    • Support CHEF >
      • ProStart Sponsorship Opportunities
      • Sponsors
      • Sponsorships 2023
    • Get Involved
  • Events
    • 2023 Wage & Complaince Seminars
    • 2022 CRAzies Annual Awards Gala
    • Visit CRAziesawards.com
    • CRAzies Kick off | The Norwalk Art Space
    • 2022 Golf Classic Chef Farm Dinner
    • 2022 CRA Annual Golf Classic
    • Events Calendar
    • Community Events
  • Directory
    • Job Board
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • Contact Us
    • Gift Certificate Program