Supplier Member BenefitsThanks for choosing to join our community as a member!
Supplier membership supports your industry, helps you promote your business and opens new doors for you in the Wisconsin market. WRA’s supplier membership program provides 5 different membership levels to choose from, making sure you get the value that you’re looking for. Be sure to utilize all of the benefits included in your membership package. Some of the benefits are automatic, while other customized benefits will take action on your part. This benefit summary will help you take advantage of everything! Member Benefit Breakdown by Level Unsure of your current membership level? Contact Dawn Faris at dfaris@wirestaurant.org or 608.216.2834. |
For more information, please contact:
Dawn Faris Vice President Membership & Business Development 608.216.2834 dfaris@wirestaurant.org |
Automatic Benefits – No Action Necessary
Partner Marketing Kit (All levels)
Includes WRA logo use guidelines and tips on how to message your partnership to the restaurant community. Need the WRA Supplier Member logo sent to you? Contact Dawn Faris at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
Preferred Member Pricing on Classes, Events & Marketing Opportunities (All levels)
Saves you hundreds of dollars! You’ll receive email notifications throughout the year inviting you to participate in events and training. Training and events allow you to stay informed on industry issues and provide purposeful networking.
Marketing Opportunities (All levels)
Are you seeking marketing opportunities or sponsorships? Contact Dawn Faris to learn about your discounted rate options at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
Includes WRA logo use guidelines and tips on how to message your partnership to the restaurant community. Need the WRA Supplier Member logo sent to you? Contact Dawn Faris at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
Preferred Member Pricing on Classes, Events & Marketing Opportunities (All levels)
Saves you hundreds of dollars! You’ll receive email notifications throughout the year inviting you to participate in events and training. Training and events allow you to stay informed on industry issues and provide purposeful networking.
Marketing Opportunities (All levels)
Are you seeking marketing opportunities or sponsorships? Contact Dawn Faris to learn about your discounted rate options at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
Business Referrals (All levels)
WRA staff receives inquiries for supplier referrals. Our supplier members are our go-to referrals to these restaurateurs seeking new vendor products and services.
Quarterly List of Restaurant Members (All levels)
Each quarter, you’ll automatically receive a digital doc that includes key contact, address, phone and business demographics of restaurateur members. Sorry, no email addresses. You’ll receive your first list upon joining, and after that a new Excel doc will be emailed to the primary member contact at the beginning of February, May, August and November. For questions, contact Dawn Faris at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
Access to AskWRA (All levels)
A team of experts that help with industry questions via phone at 608.270.9950 or email anytime at askwra@wirestaurant.org.
Weekly Newsletter (All levels)
A digital newsletter that provides timely info on what’s happening in the Wisconsin restaurant world. This supplier version also includes benefit reminders and member exclusive opportunities. Watch your inbox for this every Friday.
Access to Members Only (All levels)
Special web portal with valuable industry info only accessible to supplier members. Need help with your login credentials? Contact Carrie Douglas at cdouglas@wirestaurant.org.
WRA staff receives inquiries for supplier referrals. Our supplier members are our go-to referrals to these restaurateurs seeking new vendor products and services.
Quarterly List of Restaurant Members (All levels)
Each quarter, you’ll automatically receive a digital doc that includes key contact, address, phone and business demographics of restaurateur members. Sorry, no email addresses. You’ll receive your first list upon joining, and after that a new Excel doc will be emailed to the primary member contact at the beginning of February, May, August and November. For questions, contact Dawn Faris at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
Access to AskWRA (All levels)
A team of experts that help with industry questions via phone at 608.270.9950 or email anytime at askwra@wirestaurant.org.
Weekly Newsletter (All levels)
A digital newsletter that provides timely info on what’s happening in the Wisconsin restaurant world. This supplier version also includes benefit reminders and member exclusive opportunities. Watch your inbox for this every Friday.
Access to Members Only (All levels)
Special web portal with valuable industry info only accessible to supplier members. Need help with your login credentials? Contact Carrie Douglas at cdouglas@wirestaurant.org.
Preferred Pricing with a Suite of Suppliers
(All levels)
Save on business with vendors like Constant Contact, Office Depot, UPS, Lenovo, UnitedHealthcare, Heartland Payment Systems and others.
Industry Updates (All levels)
WRA Members receive email alerts, keeping you on top of important industry news.
Digital Buyers Guide Listing (All levels)
Our supplier directory has enhanced features will help you better connect with companies that sell to and service the restaurant industry.
Thank you given at every WRA board meeting (Level 5 only)
Three meetings are held per year.
Annual Membership Update Packet (Level 5 only)
“Elite Supporter” member logo on statewide mailing to all members
(All levels)
Save on business with vendors like Constant Contact, Office Depot, UPS, Lenovo, UnitedHealthcare, Heartland Payment Systems and others.
Industry Updates (All levels)
WRA Members receive email alerts, keeping you on top of important industry news.
Digital Buyers Guide Listing (All levels)
Our supplier directory has enhanced features will help you better connect with companies that sell to and service the restaurant industry.
Thank you given at every WRA board meeting (Level 5 only)
Three meetings are held per year.
Annual Membership Update Packet (Level 5 only)
“Elite Supporter” member logo on statewide mailing to all members
Customized Benefits - Member Action Required!
“Shout Out” in “Your Weekly Special” eNewsletter (All levels)
Sent every Wednesday to restaurant members, let us highlight what your company is all about! Your company can be featured once/year. Please note: Submissions are not prescheduled, but added as space allows. Click Here to Sign Up
Staff Contacts Included (All levels)
Assign who you want to receive a unique login to members only access and receive electronic communications. Check to see who your staff contacts are and the allotment included with your membership level. Email Dawn Faris directly at dfaris@wirestaurant.org with any updates.
Featured in Quarterly Update Email to Restaurants (Levels 2-5)
A digital showcase of supplier members that have product launches, special pricing or company news to share with restaurant operators. Depending on your level, you can be featured 1-4X per year. Emails are deployed end of each quarter. Contact Dawn Faris at dfaris@wirestaurant.org with any questions.
Quarterly Update Email Specs:
• Product Image (strongly encouraged!) OR Company Logo;
Quarterly Update Email Deadlines:
Q1: March 2, 2023
Q2: June 8, 2023
Q3: September 7, 2023
Q4: December 7, 2023
Click Here to Sign Up
Sent every Wednesday to restaurant members, let us highlight what your company is all about! Your company can be featured once/year. Please note: Submissions are not prescheduled, but added as space allows. Click Here to Sign Up
Staff Contacts Included (All levels)
Assign who you want to receive a unique login to members only access and receive electronic communications. Check to see who your staff contacts are and the allotment included with your membership level. Email Dawn Faris directly at dfaris@wirestaurant.org with any updates.
Featured in Quarterly Update Email to Restaurants (Levels 2-5)
A digital showcase of supplier members that have product launches, special pricing or company news to share with restaurant operators. Depending on your level, you can be featured 1-4X per year. Emails are deployed end of each quarter. Contact Dawn Faris at dfaris@wirestaurant.org with any questions.
Quarterly Update Email Specs:
• Product Image (strongly encouraged!) OR Company Logo;
- 400 X 400 JPG or PNG product Image (strongly encouraged!) OR Company Logo; NO PDF’S
- 40 Max character headline; spaces not included
- 200 Max character count for copy; spaced not included
- Specific url to link image to
Quarterly Update Email Deadlines:
Q1: March 2, 2023
Q2: June 8, 2023
Q3: September 7, 2023
Q4: December 7, 2023
Click Here to Sign Up
Editorial Ad in Weekly eNewsletter (Levels 2-5)
This benefit is meant to provide you with an opportunity to educate as well as sell your product or service. Write about a common issue you or your clients experience and how your product or service can help resolve that issue (refer to the image to the right).
You provide us with an image and copy and we drop it in as an article in our digital “Your Weekly Special” newsletter deployed to all WRA members. Please note: Submissions are not prescheduled, but added as space allows. Contact Dawn Faris with questions at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
Editorial Ad Specs:
Custom Eblast (Levels 4 & 5)
WRA deploys your email to 2,100+ unique email addresses of restaurant members that represent over 7,000 locations. Please submit the details below to Dawn Faris at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
This benefit is meant to provide you with an opportunity to educate as well as sell your product or service. Write about a common issue you or your clients experience and how your product or service can help resolve that issue (refer to the image to the right).
You provide us with an image and copy and we drop it in as an article in our digital “Your Weekly Special” newsletter deployed to all WRA members. Please note: Submissions are not prescheduled, but added as space allows. Contact Dawn Faris with questions at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
Editorial Ad Specs:
- Product Image (strongly encouraged!) OR Company Logo; 400 X 400 JPG or PNG format; NO PDF’S
- 40 Max character max headline; spaces not included
- 100 Min character, 200 Max character count for copy; spaces not included
- Specific url to link image to
Custom Eblast (Levels 4 & 5)
WRA deploys your email to 2,100+ unique email addresses of restaurant members that represent over 7,000 locations. Please submit the details below to Dawn Faris at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
- Desired Deploy Date; submit your (2) top choices
- Subject Line; Please note: The subject line will begin with “SPONSORED:” but you choose the rest
- Artwork Specs -
- Client customized HTML creative as per the guidelines below OR a high resolution image with one URL; 600 X 600 pixels
- Finalized HTML creative may have multiple URL links if NOT choosing image option
- If you use CSS, it needs to be included inline. It cannot be an external link or it will not work
- Complex code, like YouTube embedding, will not function with our platform
- All photos, images, links, etc. need to be static, not relative
- Max 800 pixels wide
- Advertiser must host images
- Custom Eblast submission must be received at least 14 days prior to deploy date.
Promotion of your Preferred Pricing to Restaurant Members (Level 5 only)
Promotion extended on WRA’s website, new member onboarding materials and periodic member reminders. Contact Dawn Faris at dfaris@wirestaurant.org to submit yours.
Business Flyer Included in HERO (Level 5 only)
The Handbook for Excellent Restaurant Operations (HERO) is a valuable tool for new restaurant members. This a great way to introduce your company! Contact Dawn Faris at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
Social Media Promo Package (Level 5 Only)
Preference given to your company on posts that are appropriate for WRA’s social channels. Contact Alex Vernon at avernon@wirestaurant.org for more details.
Social Guidelines:
Elite Supporter (Level 5 only)
Your logo with a link to your website added to WRA’s homepage. Please email Dawn Faris directly at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
Promotion extended on WRA’s website, new member onboarding materials and periodic member reminders. Contact Dawn Faris at dfaris@wirestaurant.org to submit yours.
Business Flyer Included in HERO (Level 5 only)
The Handbook for Excellent Restaurant Operations (HERO) is a valuable tool for new restaurant members. This a great way to introduce your company! Contact Dawn Faris at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
Social Media Promo Package (Level 5 Only)
Preference given to your company on posts that are appropriate for WRA’s social channels. Contact Alex Vernon at avernon@wirestaurant.org for more details.
Social Guidelines:
- Facebook posts should be 1200 X 630 pixels
- Instagram post should be 1080 X 1080 pixels
- A PNG file format would work best. If PNG isn’t an option, JPG will work
- Caption copy for each post
- Company FB and Instagram pages/Links
Elite Supporter (Level 5 only)
Your logo with a link to your website added to WRA’s homepage. Please email Dawn Faris directly at dfaris@wirestaurant.org.
