Connecticut Restaurant Association | Hartford, CT
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      • Food Code Updates
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      • 2022 CT Restaurant Industry Fact Sheet
      • Connecticut Hospitality Fund
      • 2023 Minimum Wage Map
      • Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)
      • Understanding Employee Retention Tax Credit (PDF)
      • Alcohol-To-Go
      • Understanding CT's Tip Credit Law - October 2020
      • Tip Credit Brief
      • EEOC Poster
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  • 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
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    • ServSafe FAQ
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    • Food Safety Regulations
  • Foundation
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        • Restaurant Ready
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      • 2023 CT ProStart Invitational
      • What is ProStart?
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        • Restaurants: ProStart Weekend 2023
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      • CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
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      • ProStart Sponsorship Opportunities 2023
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      • Sponsorships 2023
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    • 2023 CRA Annual Golf Classic >
      • 2023 Golf Classic Farm-to-Chef Dinner Nomination Form
    • 2023 CRA Night at the Capitol
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    • 2023 Wage & Compliance Seminars
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    • 2023 ProStart Weekend (March 1-5)
    • Community Events Calendar
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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
    • Government Affairs
    • Government Relations Team
    • Sign Up for CRA Alerts
    • Links & Resources >
      • CT Outdoor Dining Bill Comparison (eff. May 1, 2023)
      • Food Code Updates
      • 2023 State of the Industry (National)
      • 2022 CT Restaurant Industry Fact Sheet
      • Connecticut Hospitality Fund
      • 2023 Minimum Wage Map
      • Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)
      • Understanding Employee Retention Tax Credit (PDF)
      • Alcohol-To-Go
      • Understanding CT's Tip Credit Law - October 2020
      • Tip Credit Brief
      • EEOC Poster
      • Labor Posters
      • Mandatory Order #8 Poster
      • CT Restaurants Business Conditions Survey Findings 2022
      • MyCTSavings FAQ's
  • About Us
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • CRA Prime Partners
  • Members
    • Join the CRA
    • Why Become a CRA Member
    • Member Benefits
    • Member Exclusive Savings
    • The Value of Membership
    • Healthcare >
      • Member Exclusive Healthcare Programs
    • Allied Membership >
      • Allied Membership Tiers
      • Allied Member Profile Updates
      • Allied Member Directory
      • 10 Ways to Leverage Your Allied Membership Today
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • CRA Prime Partners
    • 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
    • Food Safety Regulations
  • Foundation
    • 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
      • ProStart Weekend 2023 >
        • Restaurants: ProStart Weekend 2023
    • Relief Funds >
      • CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
      • CT Restaurant Relief Fund
    • Scholarships
    • Support CHEF >
      • ProStart Sponsorship Opportunities 2023
      • Sponsors
      • Sponsorships 2023
    • Get Involved
  • Events
    • CRA Events Calendar
    • CRA Events
    • 2023 CRA Annual Golf Classic >
      • 2023 Golf Classic Farm-to-Chef Dinner Nomination Form
    • 2023 CRA Night at the Capitol
    • CRAziesAwards.com
    • 2023 Wage & Compliance Seminars
    • 2023 ProStart Invitational (March 1)
    • 2023 ProStart Weekend (March 1-5)
    • Community Events Calendar
  • Directory
    • Job Board
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • Contact Us
    • Gift Certificate Program