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Legal resources to lean on
The CRA's Legal Center consists of a top-notch team of attorneys who take the guesswork out of the multitude of laws and regulations affecting restaurants. CRA members qualify for 15 minutes of free legal advice per month through the Helpline.
Find health care answers fast
The CRA is committed to providing the California restaurant industry with comprehensive support as it moves toward implementing health care reform. Find a host of resources at calrest.org/healthcare or ask our staff a specific question.
CRA members save
We work to develop partnerships that provide tangible value to our members. Leverage your membership with vendors that represent every facet of running a restaurant, with the potential to save enough to cover the cost of your annual membership dues.
Training wherever you are
A properly trained staff is crucial to staying in business. The CRA offers nationally recognized ServSafe® food safety and alcohol trainings, both online and in classroom-style settings on- or off-site.
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Industry News (RSS)
- May 23, 2013
- Restaurants to Add 448,000 Summer Jobs, According to National Restaurant Association Projections
- May 22, 2013
- Chain restaurants face increased scrutiny
- May 22, 2013
- Moderate foodservice growth expected in 2014
- May 22, 2013
- Analysts: Yum plans to double U.S. Taco Bell sales
- May 23, 2013
- CRA initiates wide-ranging membership survey
Featured Videos
Advocacy
- Palo Alto considers ban on plastic bags
The City of Palo Alto is proposing expanding an existing ordinance’s requirements for single-use plastic bags. The ordinance would prohibit single-use plastic checkout bag distribution at retail, grocery and foodservice establishments. Foodservice establishments would not be required to use reusable bags or impose a store charge for paper bags and could use plastic product bags as defined by the ordinance for containers of liquids, such as soups and stews.
- San Jose prepares to ban foam food containers
On Tuesday, the San Jose City Council will consider whether to ban the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food ware, at all restaurants in the city. The meeting begins at 1:30 p.m., but note the council will not hear this item earlier than 3 p.m. Restaurants, caterers, delis and other food providers will see operating costs rise if a ban is adopted.