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WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
SERVICES AND TOOLS FOR MEMBER SUCCESS
WRA provides information, answers and connections for success in the restaurant and hospitality industry. We focus on advocacy, education and communication to support restaurant businesses in Wisconsin.
Members benefit from WRA's valuable services, like interpretation of laws and regulations for foodservice establishments, promotion of legislation that’s positive for restaurant operations and helpful advice from industry experts. We partner with industry suppliers to help you source products, services and exclusive discounts for your business. You'll stay connected through live business training and conferences like the Midwest Foodservice Expo, statewide events, local chapters and a dining guide of restaurateur members.
WRA’s Education Foundation provides educational opportunities for the industry, including food safety certification, bartender training, the ProStart Program for high school students and scholarships for future foodservice professionals.
We work hard to make this industry, and our members, stronger.
ServSafe
Created by the industry for the industry, the National Restaurant Association has developed the ServSafe® Manager program which fulfills state requirements to be a Certified Food Manager.
Suppliers
Membership helps you support customers, increase sales and strengthen your business.
Gift Certificates
WRA gift certificates can be redeemed at any of thousands of restaurants across Wisconsin.
Education Foundation
The Education Foundation advances professionalism through education, scholarships and community involvement to ensure the future success of the foodservice industry.
Hotline
Save your time and money getting answers to your restaurant questions by using our Hotline.
Teacher Resources
The Wisconsin ProStart Teacher’s Handbook covers many aspects of the ProStart program, from implementation to SLOs, recipes, sample syllabi, and so much more.
Events
View upcoming events, fundraisers, trainings and conferences on the calendar.
Action Center
Take action now and help make your opinions known and carry weight.
For Suppliers
Partner with WRA to easily showcase your business to ours!
ProStart
ProStart® is a nationwide curriculum and mentoring program designed to introduce high school students to the skills needed for careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry.
Restaurants
Members benefit from discounts, resources, timely info and advocacy. WRA has your back.
Wisconsin Restaurants
The WRA Online Dining Guide lists thousands of restaurants in Wisconsin.
Featured
Now Hiring—Resources for Employee Recruitment
We’ve heard from our members that staffing is the number one concern right now for restaurant operators. It’s time to think outside the box on how to tackle this challenge. WRA offers resources for employee recruitment and managing a multigenerational workforce with some ideas you may not have thought about before.
Press Releases
Mar 22, 2018
Restaurants Endorse Judge Screnock for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Mar 19, 2018
Restaurant Industry Leaders Honored at 2018 Annual Awards Gala
Mar 19, 2018
ProStart Invitational Results Announced
Jan 24, 2018
Deb Garbe from Neenah High School Honored as 2018 Wisconsin ProStart Teacher of the Year
Nov 29, 2017
WRA Names NEW President & CEO
Oct 10, 2017
WRA Education Foundation Announces Salute to Excellence Awards and Student Scholarships
May 3, 2017
Faces of Diversity Finalists
May 3, 2017
Restaurant Neighbor Award Finalists
Mar 15, 2017
Mark and Jean Landreman of Landreman’s Family Restaurant Named 2017 Restaurateurs of the Year
Mar 15, 2017
High School Students Compete in State ProStart Competition Winners to Represent Wisconsin at National Competition
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