About Us
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, quickservice outlets, corporate chain restaurants, institutional foodservice operations, catering businesses and hotel and motel foodservices, to name a few. In addition to restaurateur and foodservice operators, WRA has hundreds of Supplier Associate Members that provide goods and services to the restaurant industry.
Click to request information on membership or to complete a membership application.
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, quickservice outlets, corporate chain restaurants, institutional foodservice operations, catering businesses and hotel and motel foodservices, to name a few. In addition to restaurateur and foodservice operators, WRA has hundreds of Supplier Associate Members that provide goods and services to the restaurant industry.
Click to request information on membership or to complete a membership application.
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WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
A STRONG AND VIBRANT HISTORY Celebrating 90 years, this look back at the Association's history begins in 1931, prior to its official incorporation in 1933. It explores the issues facing restaurants in Wisconsin over the decades and how WRA has served its members and the industry. |
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STRATEGIC PLAN
In 2018, WRA leaders and staff engaged in a strategic planning process to help guide the Wisconsin Restaurant Association through the next few years. The association’s mission was revisited and a vision statement was created. Five core pillars to advance the association’s mission were also identified. WRA leaders and staff are committed to excellence that amplifies this mission and ensures that we are serving our members well. |
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By uniting in an association, members gain access to information and services to help them better run and promote their businesses. And, a strong membership gives WRA powerful support in pursuing its mission to provide members the services and tools to be successful through advocacy, education and communication.
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Education FoundationTHE FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY
The WRA Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has been in existence since 1987 and is one of the nation’s largest state restaurant association foundations. The Foundation serves foodservice operators throughout Wisconsin in its mission to promote foodservice as a professional career path, attract and educate future leaders of the industry and provide affordable, quality training and education for those already working in the industry. It has no dues-paying members and is fully funded through donations, grants, underwriting of programs and program revenue. |
"The WRA offers valuable resources for industry training, networking opportunities, and business support services to help restaurant owners grow and sustain successful operations."
