Restaurant Membership

Working in hospitality is highly demanding with long hours. We are a community passionate about putting smiles on faces. WRA works to save you time and money so you can do what you do best.

As a WRA member, you’ll be able to take advantage of a suite of benefits that help support you and your team members. 

It’s your job to deliver a foodservice experience that customers love. 

It’s WRA’s job to protect your business and get you info when you need to know it.

Advocacy to PROTECT. 

Knowledge to GROW. 

Resources to THRIVE. 

​We are stronger TOGETHER!

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Fast & Reliable Help with Your Business Questions

REAL PEOPLE. REAL ANSWERS.
Have you ever been stuck with a business question and not known who to call or who to even trust? WRA has a team of people that specialize in different areas of the industry that can provide you with quick and confidential answers. Our AskWRA resource hotline gives you a team of experts that can field questions on things like:

• Employee management
• Food code
• Teen labor
• Alcohol laws
• And any other questions you might have!

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Weekly eNewsletter & Alerts

Membership in WRA means that we break down the facts for you. We take complicated regulations and pending legislation, fact check what’s reality and give you the highlights in layman’s terms. Our alerts and weekly enewsletters ensure you have the news specific to what’s happening in Wisconsin’s restaurant world.

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Labor Shortage Solutions

We know that your staff is your #1 asset. And with our industry now facing an epic labor shortage, WRA is fully focused on how to help. Regular communications and resources include:

• How to become a preferred employer to help with your hiring and retaining
• Business efficiency tips so you can get by with less staff
• Public campaigns showing the value of working in the hospitality industry
• Connecting you to a network of state, local and private hiring groups

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An Invaluable Advocate Watching Out for the Industry

The constantly changing world of regulations, legislation and HR rules is a full-time job in itself. We’ve got your back on this. It’s our job to stay on top of things effecting your business and make sure you have the news you need to make informed decisions.  

WRA is here to protect your restaurant through non-partisan, pro-business advocacy. Our watchful eye on government has saved individual operators thousands of dollars.
 
Key Wins:

• Cocktails to Go
• COVID 19 liability protection
• “We’re All In” state restaurant grants
• PPP expense deductibility on state income tax
• Creation of federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund
• Electronic tip declaration clarification

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Trending Stats & News to Keep You Current

Complimentary webinars held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
 
You and your team will gain fresh perspectives and easy to implement ideas on topics like:

• Adapting to consumer shifts
• Trends in workplace culture
• Menu costing to boost efficiencies and bottom line
• Marketing tactics in a busy space

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WRA membership automatically includes complimentary membership in the National Restaurant Association, giving you access to invaluable tools like:

• Timely insights on national topics and trends
• Statistics and research, like the annual State of the Industry ($150 value)
• Member webinars and one free admission to the National Restaurant Association Show

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Members Only Resource Library

A unique member log-in opens up an expansive online library of resources, downloadable forms and posters. 

• Laws & regulations you need to know to be compliant
• Watch archived webinars sharing best practices
• Access to download and print all federal, state and OSHA notices that you must post in your business
• Basic and expanded templates to design your own employee handbook. Plug in info and go!

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Our Group Rates Save You Big Bucks

Your time AND net profit are extremely valuable. WRA negotiates group rates with a suite of preferred suppliers that help you save on essential business needs. Some member savings include:

• Society Insurance gives you extra inclusions and dividends back
• Manufacturer rebates available from 350+ F&B companies
• Unlimited virtual doctor visits for just $7/employee/month
• Special rates with Heartland Payment Systems on credit card processing and other programs

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