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Join Hawaii Restaurant Association
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When you join the Hawai'i Restaurant Association, you become a part of a high-powered network
of services that can help you over the hurdles to a new level of success in your business. These services range from advice on
recipes to governmental issues to marketing information. Membership links you with 28,000 members across the globe, representing
over 175,000 foodservice outlets and allied members supporting the industry. Since regular membership in the Hawaii Restaurant
Association automatically entitles you to membership in the National Restaurant Association, you receive access to a wealth of
benefits and resources from both associations.
HRA benefits include:
- Legislative Lobbyist
The HRA staff serves as a sentinel for all restaurateurs,
opposing unfavorable bills or laws affecting the foodservice industry on the City, State, and Federal levels.
The HRA also introduces pro-business legislation, educates legislators on restaurant issues and endorses candidates
with a history of helping the restaurant industry. - Weekly E-newsletter
Keeping you informed about local and national industry news. - Merchant Fees
Discounted rates for credit card processing. - Business Services at special pricing
Website development, Diners Club guide, dental
insurance services, music licensing, employment services and business solutions. - Website Listing
Opportunity to promote your business on the HRA website.
- You Make News
Customized press release service available at special pricing.
- Educational Seminars
TAn invitation to workshops and seminars, including seminars on safe food handling (ServSafe).
- Professional Recognition
A Hawaii Restaurant Association decal on your door or window lets
your customers know you are a member of the industry’s leading trade association. Immediate professional recognition is gained when
both the HRA and NRA logos are included on menus and in advertising.
- Networking
An opportunity to build relationships and create new customers at association functions.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Program
Discounted rates on workers
compensation, TDI, hospitalization, dental and vision insurance.
- Special Events
An invitation to the annual Progressive Dinner,
Installation Banquet, Golf Fest and more. - Internet Restaurant Guide
A listing with premium placement
and content not available to non-members in the HRA's upcoming all-inclusive Internet Restaurant Guide.
NRA benefits include:
- Legal Advice
Access to an in-house staff attorney for industry issues
as well as discounts on NRA legal publications and legal reports.
- Health and Safety Information
Access to health and safety
experts on staff for questions on issues from food safety to kitchen construction.
- NRA Website
Quick access to the latest information, press
releases, government issues, trends and the dining guide.
- NRA SmartBriefSmartBrief
FDaily industry news by e-mail.
- Washington Report
Free subscription to the bi-weekly reports on government
actions affecting the foodservice industry. Tax proposals, court decisions, regulatory agency activities and
much more are relayed to you.
- Voice in the Legislative Process
The Association aggressively
pursues changes in proposed legislation and regulations that affect your bottom line.
Membership gives you representation so that your viewpoint can be heard.
- Annual Restaurant/Hotel-Motel Show
Free admission to
the nation's largest hospitality convention where members have the opportunity to attend educational
seminars by industry experts.
- Publications, Educational and Training Discounts
Substantial discounts on a large variety of research reports and how-to publications. Includes
discounts on seminars and educational materials for foodservice managers.
- Find Suppliers
NRA Buyers’ Guide offers one-stop shopping for
more than 2,500 of the industry’s top suppliers of products and services.
- Executive Study Groups
Expand the expertise of top-level managers and directors through one of the NRA’s nine executive study groups.
The annual dues investment for all of these benefits is surprisingly low.
Here are the schedules for regular members, who are affiliated with commercial foodservice
organizations, and for allied members, who are generally purveyors or hotel-non-foodservice business
affiliates:
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| Annual dues investment for Regular Members
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| # of employees
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Dues
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Mailing Services *
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| 751 or more
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$1,600
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11
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| 501 to 750
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$1,100
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8
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| 251 to 500
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$750 |
6
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| 101 to 250
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$500
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4
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| 51 to 100
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$350
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3
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| 26 to 50
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$250 |
2
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| 25 or less
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$150
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1
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| Annual dues investment for Allied Members
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| # of employees
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Dues
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Mailing Services
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| 1 or more
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$275 |
1
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| Extra Mailings
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| $125/yearly set of mailings
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* Mailing services refer to the number of individuals entitled to the HRA membership mailings.
Dues for both types of members are deductible as an ordinary and necessary
business expense for federal income tax purposes, except for 12%, which is attributable to estimated
lobbying expenses. Contributions, gifts and dues are not deductible as charitable
contributions.
Annual dues investments for regular members are based on the total
number of foodservice employees. If you own more than one unit, dues are based on the
total number of employees for all units.
Annual dues investments for allied members are paid by an
organization's corporate office if that organization owns more than one unit.
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