Discounted products + Services
Credit card and payroll processing
No hidden fees, reduced costs and a three-year rate guarantee when you sign up for Heartland Payment Systems’ credit/debit card and payroll processing services. CRA members qualify for special Heartland pricing along with personal, local service, online account access to view transactions in real time, 24/7 highly trained customer support and simple pricing that’s easy to understand. Simple processing. Simple pricing. That’s Heartland! Call 866.976.7207 or visit www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com for more information.
Workers' compensation insurance
More than any other insurance company around, EMPLOYERS®, the CRA’s endorsed workers’ compensation insurance carrier, understands the specialized concerns of the restaurant and hospitality sectors. In an industry that is notorious for tight margins, the significant savings and exclusive CRA discount EMPLOYERS offers is only the tip of the iceberg. They understand our industry and the hazards and pitfalls that are specific to the food service environment. To learn more about EMPLOYERS’ exclusive CRA discount on already competitive rates, safety training programs and library of knowledge about our industry, ask your insurance agent for a quote or contact EMPLOYERS directly by calling 888.387.5302 or e-mailing Deniece Zwick at dlzwick@employers.com.
Group and individual health, dental and life insurance
CRA members eligible for the various Western Growers plans may enjoy savings of up to 30 percent on health, dental and life insurance. Contact CRA Insurance Services at 800.765.4842 or insurance@calrest.org for more information about this program.
Property, casualty and liability insurance
Eligible CRA members may receive up to 30 percent off of their property and liability coverage, dependent upon current underwriting criteria. New policyholders of a designated premium size will be provided with a voucher that can be redeemed for one ServSafe® food safety certification seminar. Contact CRA Insurance Services at 800.765.4842 or insurance@calrest.org for more information about this program.
Music licensing
As a member of the CRA you can save up to 20 percent off of your BMI Music licensing fees. For more information, call 800.925.8451 or visit www.bmi.com/ede.
E-mail marketing solutions
Increase restaurant sales and customer loyalty through e-mail marketing, a powerful way for restaurants of all sizes to communicate with their guests. Fishbowl Marketing, the leader in permission-based e-mail marketing for the restaurant industry, now offers an e-mail marketing solution for independent and small chain restaurants. CRA members receive special member pricing. For more information, call 800.836.2818 ext. 130 or visit www.fishbowl.com.
Special subscription rate to Nation’s Restaurant News
As the only weekly news publication in food service, Nation's Restaurant News helps professionals stay ahead of the curve. It is the best way to stay abreast of: late-breaking developments in the marketplace, the latest competitor tactics, new directions in consumer preferences, fresh menu ideas, effective HR techniques and more. Nation’s Restaurant News also brings you in-depth coverage of culinary trends and their impact on your business. New members will receive a one-year subscription to Nation's Restaurant News compliments of the CRA! Renewing members can start their subscription to Nation’s Restaurant News at the special CRA member rate of only $35 for one year--that’s 50 weekly issues for just 70 cents per copy! Click here to start your subscription today!
Great discounts on Dell products
As a CRA member, you can enjoy incredible savings on essential small business technology, including Point-of-Sale solutions, business-class desktops, cutting-edge Notebooks and a complete range of reliable and affordable software and peripherals like printers, projectors and TVs. Call your dedicated sales team at 888.506.3355 or visit www.dell.com/restassn.
The largest database of online hospitality jobs available on the Internet
Members receive a discount for the industry’s leading online job site. Contact 800.832.3738 ext. 412 or visit www.hcareers.com.
For additional information regarding these CRA member benefits and services, please contact the CRA's Member Helpline at 800.765.4842 or helpline@calrest.org.
Human resources services
Protect your workers’ compensation modification and liability insurance against potential costly litigation.
These days human resources extends beyond personnel management. Particularly in the food service industry, HR can be a minefield of legal compliance issues; even a slight mis-step may result in an expensive and time-consuming lawsuit. Fortunately, there is an HR management system that can dramatically reduce exposure specially designed for the California food service industry: HotlinkHR.
HotlinkHR helps your food service operation hire, manage and terminate employees easily, while forcing compliance with federal, state and local laws. Only the CRA-endorsed HotlinkHR can prevent litigation before it starts. For more information and to find out about the 60-day free trial for CRA members, contact John Gilbert at 415.320.0104 or via e-mail at jgilbert@hotlinkhr.com.