Restaurant Member

Complimentary Copy of Restaurant Operation Matters

A comprehensive regulatory guidebook designed to offer a blueprint for procedural compliance in the highly regulated restaurant business.

Education & Training

Comprehensive classes and tools to ensure Member establishments are effectively meeting the mandated standards for food service safety. Classroom and online testing are available.

• ServSafe® Food Handler
• ServSafe® Manager
• ServSafe® Allergens
• ServSafe® Alcohol Certifications

Advocacy

• Member driven, your voice guides the actions of our Government Affairs team
• From the state capitol building to your local mayor’s office – our team has access
• They travel the state to listen, inform and guide you on how to have an impact in your community

Industry News, Information & Resources

• On the Menu– weekly newsletter
• Political Brief
• Education Series
• Arizona Restaurant Association– Industry blog

Discounted Services & Cost Savings

Brought to you by ARA Industry Partners

• Credit card and payroll processing (Heartland Payment Systems)
• Healthcare coverage (United Healthcare)
• Bar & Restaurant Insurance discounts
• Workers’ compensation insurance (EMPLOYERS)
• Music licensing (BMI)
• Retirement and financial education tools (Merrill Lynch/Tag)
• Linen and uniform credits (Mission Linens)
• Exclusive savings on printing & office supplies (Office Depot)
• Alcohol business solutions (Fintech)
• Tax and accounting services (Henry + Horne)
• Food safety and sanitation (Ecolab)

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Advertising Opportunities

• Quarterly Arizona Restaurant News electronic magazine
• Weekly ‘On The Menu’ e-newsletter
• Dedicated eblasts to membership lists
• Exposure on ARA website

Events, Networking & Sponsorship Opportunities

• Complimentary admission to annual ARA events
  • Chip in for Education Golf Classic
  • Foodist Awards
  • Member Mixers
• Discounted registration for Spring & Fall Arizona Restaurant Weeks

Membership in the National Restaurant Association (NRA)

• Access to NRA research, legal department, information services and library
• Electronic publications: Washington Weekly and Smart Brief
• Discounts on NRA products and publications