Benefits + Services
While many of the most valuable benefits that come from joining forces with the CRA are intangible, you will be shocked at all this one-stop-shop for resources, products and information has to offer. We believe in empowering our members, and strive to provide them with tools that will make their lives simpler and their businesses more appealing to employees and customers alike. Below you will find some highlights of our membership package. Be sure to check back soon—we’re always adding more reasons for you to become a part of the CRA.
- Professional Industry Expertise
- Energy-saving tips, tools and rebates
- Labor law advice
- Industry Insights
- Human resource advice
- Industry forms + links
- Written Safety + Hazard Communication Programs (required for all establishments)
- Discounted Products + Services
- Credit card processing
- Payroll processing
- Workers' compensation insurance
- Group and individual health, dental and life insurance
- Property, casualty and liability insurance
- Music licensing
- E-mail marketing solutions
- Special subscription rate to Nation’s Restaurant News
- Great discounts on Dell products
- The largest database of online hospitality jobs available on the Internet
- Educational Services
- Educational products, classes and staff development programs
- Certification programs: ServSafe® Food Handling and Trainer Certification, Servsafe Alcohol and Sexual Harassment Prevention
- State and Federal compliance posters
- Publications
- Weekly electronic newsletter
- The Restaurant Standard
- Online Member Directory and Buyer's Guide
- Marketing + Networking Opportunities
- State and local networking opportunities
- Free admission to the Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo
- CRA chapter meetings and events
- Advertising opportunities in CRA publications
- Sponsorship opportunities for CRA events
- Membership in the National Restaurant Association
- Access to NRA research, legal department, information services and library
- Access to NRA electronic publications: Washington Weekly and Smart Brief
- Discounts on NRA products and publications
- One free pass to the NRA’s annual tradeshow in Chicago
*applies to Restaurant Members only