Sacramento Chapter

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Get to know the Sacramento Chapter

California Restaurant Association Sacramento Chapter

Get to know the Sacramento Chapter

With a rich agricultural and political landscape, the greater Sacramento area is known for its vibrant and diverse restaurant industry and for being America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital. From corn fields to the Capitol, the CRA Sacramento Chapter provides owners and operators with a network of industry leaders dedicated to helping the industry thrive. The CRA’s Sacramento Chapter allows area members to connect locally, learn from each other, give back to the community, and unify to take action on the issues that affect them most.



Sacramento Chapter Events

Get involved with the Sacramento Chapter events!

Upcoming ServSafe Food Protection Manager training

Sacramento: ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification (IN-PERSON)

Wednesday, Feb 21 | 9 – 4:00 PM

California Restaurant Association
621 Capitol Mall Ste 2000
9th floor (Conference Room)
Sacramento, CA 95814

REGISTER HERE

MISE-EN-PLACE invite

MISE-EN-PLACE

Sunday, Feb 25 | DOORS OPEN 6:00 PM

THE SOFIA – B ST. THEATRE
The SOFIA, in association with Sacramento Contemporary Dance Theatre, the Jacquelyn, and I GOT YOUR BACK

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Upcoming ServSafe Food Protection Manager training

So. San Francisco: ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Training & Proctored Exam (IN-PERSON)

Monday, Mar 4 | 9 – 4:00 PM

BiRite Foodservice Distributors
123 S Hill Dr
Brisbane, CA 94005

REGISTER HERE

2024 Craft Beer Summit

2024 California Craft Beer Summit

Tuesday, Mar 12 – 14

Sacramento SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
Register today and receive a discount with the hospitality code: hospitality25

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PREGAME Networking Mixer at Sacramento Kings

Pre-Game Networking Mixer King’s Game

Monday, Mar 18 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM

California Restaurant Association
621 Capitol Mall Ste 2000
Sacramento, CA 95814

COMING SOON

Upcoming ServSafe Food Protection Manager training

Fremont: ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification (IN-PERSON)

Monday, Apr 8 | 9 – 5:00 PM

SYSCO San Francisco
5900 Stewart Ave
Fremont, CA 94538

REGISTER HERE

NRA PAC

Restaurants Act Public Affairs Conference 2024

Monday, Apr 15 – 17

Washington, D.C.

Reserve your room before the room block deadline on March 22nd. Early Bird pricing ends March 1st.

REGISTER HERE

Upcoming ServSafe Food Protection Manager training

Sacramento: ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification (IN-PERSON)

Thursday, Apr 25 | 9 – 4:00 PM

California Restaurant Association
621 Capitol Mall Ste 2000
9th floor (Conference Room)
Sacramento, CA 95814

REGISTER HERE

Upcoming ServSafe Food Protection Manager training

So. San Francisco: ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Training & Proctored Exam (IN-PERSON)

Monday, May 20 | 9 – 4:00 PM

BiRite Foodservice Distributors
123 S Hill Dr
Brisbane, CA 94005

REGISTER HERE

Educational Seminar

Educational Seminar: Evaluating Employee Benefits and 401(k) to Keep and Attract Talent in a Tough Labor Market for Restaurants

Wednesday, May 22 | Noon – 1:30 PM

Mayahuel
1200 K St Ste 3
Sacramento, CA 958141

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Paws, Pubs & Grubs!

Paws, Pubs, and Grubs!

Wednesday, Nov 6 | TIME TBD

California State Railroad Museum
125 I St
Sacramento, CA 95814

COMING SOON

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Annual Golf Tournament

Monday, Mar 31, 2025 | TIME TBD

Catta Verdera Country Club
1111 Catta Verdera
Lincoln, California 95648

COMING SOON

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Get to know the Sacramento Chapter

Member Benefits. Why join the CRA?

Your voice is an important part of the success of our community. By investing in membership, you will have a platform to share your public policy priorities, gain access to business-building tools and develop meaningful relationships with your peers.

CRA members receive exclusive discounts on chapter events. 

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Kathie Griley

Vice President of Member Services

(916) 431-2761

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Josh Vavao

Vice President of Membership

(916) 431-2752

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FAQs

Why should I become a restaurant member of the CRA?

Each restaurant has its own reason for joining- from advocacy to discounts and more. As a member, your voice plays an important role in the fight to keep the industry healthy. Some of our restaurant members have been a part of the CRA family for over 25 years.

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Who else are restaurant members of the CRA?
  Our member base consists of over 18,000 members just like you across the state. Most of our members are independently owned businesses who want to save money, stay up to date and have an active voice in the rules and legislation governing our industry.
Is there a way to see how much my business could save with a CRA restaurant membership?
  Yes, we created an easy-to-use Savings Calculator to help you see how much you could save with a CRA restaurant membership.
Once I am a member, how can I get involved?
  We encourage our members to stay up to date and active with our advocacy work. There are also tons of opportunities for networking and continuing education through our chapter events.
How are restaurant membership dues calculated?
  Restaurant membership dues are based on all California locations’ combined gross annual sales (food and beverage). Membership starts at $485 annually.

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