WRA Membership: An Investment in Solutions
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Welcome to the Wisconsin Restaurant Association!
As a member, you’re gaining a team of industry experts and trusted partners invested in your success. Get valuable insights, solutions, and support you need to stay informed, compliant, competitive, and prepared for what's next. From cost-saving opportunities and workforce development to expert guidance and industry representation, we're here to help you run a stronger business. Welcome to a community that understands your challenges, celebrates your successes, and is committed to your future. Welcome to your team. Welcome to WRA. |
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Essential, Not Optional
Save time, reduce risk, and make smarter business decisions with WRA’s expert guidance, compliance support, and trusted operational resources.
Gain a competitive advantage with your own team of industry leaders, experts, and trusted partners who understand Wisconsin hospitality and work alongside you to help your business succeed.
Work smarter, not harder!
Improve profitability and keep more of what you earn through exclusive savings programs, strategic partnerships, and business solutions designed for hospitality operators.
Take advantage of exclusive resources to help strengthen your bottom line without sacrificing quality or compliance.
Every penny matters!
Stay informed, protect your interests, and have a seat at the table on the issues that impact your business.
As the unified voice of Wisconsin hospitality, WRA works to influence policies that affect your workforce, operations, and bottom line. Gain the industry intelligence, representation, and guidance you need to stay ahead as legislative and regulatory issues emerge. With WRA at the forefront of the issues that matter most, you'll stay prepared for what's next.
Be represented where decisions are made!
Build stronger teams, improve performance, support long-term career growth, and stay compliant with changing workforce and industry requirements with programs designed specifically for hospitality professionals.
Through professional certifications, workforce development programs, and hospitality-focused training, you and your team gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed and grow.
Equip you and your team for success!
Stay informed, connected, and engaged as a part of WRA’s hospitality community, a network of hospitality professionals committed to sharing ideas, exchanging best practices, and helping one another succeed.
Discover new opportunities to strengthen your business through timely communications, networking opportunities, events, and peer collaboration.
Get actionable insight without the industry noise!
For Restaurant OperatorsWhether you are an independent restaurant owner of one location or a large chain business, the Wisconsin Restaurant Association exists for you. We serve EVERY restaurant.
Join today to access our resources and invest in your restaurant’s success. To learn more about member pricing, click here. |
For College StudentsPrepare for your future in the hospitality industry. As a Student Member, you'll get a jump start on your career with access to resources like laws and regulations specific to restaurants, weekly enewsletters, and hot topic webinars.
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For Industry SuppliersSupplier membership is for businesses across the country that sell to and service our great industry. Membership gives you access to sales and marketing benefits that will help promote and grow your business in Wisco.
To see supplier membership levels and prices, click here. |
Frequently Asked Questions
I work in the industry, can I become a member?
WRA is a trade association made up of member businesses including restaurants, other foodservice establishments and suppliers to the industry. While we do not have individual memberships, if your employer is a member, you could get access to membership resources. Just ask your employer to provide your contact information to us and you will begin to receive our communications.
My restaurant is a small independent. Do you have members like me or only chains?
Most of WRA's members are just like you. Actually, the majority of WRA's membership is comprised of independent restaurants. It is a common misconception that restaurant associations only benefit the big restaurants or chains. That is untrue.
What’s the cost of dues for my restaurant?
Annual dues start at $495.
Your restaurant membership investment is determined by the total annual gross food & beverage sales of the establishment OR total of the annual gross food & beverage of all operations under any single ownership. This allows each member to pay their fair share of this cooperative effort to support the hospitality industry.
Restaurant members also enjoy dual membership in the National Restaurant Association at no additional cost.
Your restaurant membership investment is determined by the total annual gross food & beverage sales of the establishment OR total of the annual gross food & beverage of all operations under any single ownership. This allows each member to pay their fair share of this cooperative effort to support the hospitality industry.
Restaurant members also enjoy dual membership in the National Restaurant Association at no additional cost.
Why should I spend the money on membership?
Investing in membership with the WRA saves you time and money in a variety of ways... it is like having your own consulting firm specializing in HR issues, federal and state compliance, licensing, food safety, business discounts and more.
Is WRA membership mandatory?
Membership in WRA is not required by any regulatory agency. However, we know you will find your membership investment to be one of the best decisions you can make for your business.
What is your most popular benefit?
It depends... some of our members find our informational resources including our Ask WRA hotline, publications and other resources to be their favorite. Others are passionate about the advocacy work WRA does for the industry. While others appreciate being connected with a community of fellow operators. And, everyone enjoys the discounts they get for being a member.
"We’ve been members of WRA for over ten years and not once have we questioned the dues because of the value we get with membership."
