FAQs: Membership and Joining 

What are the advantages of membership in the GRA?
As previously stated, the GRA is dedicated to the interests of the statewide restaurant industry. The GRA represents the restaurateurs of the state of Georgia, and serves its members and the foodservice industry with membership benefits, political advocacy, industry education and foodservice training. Most importantly, the GRA was formed by and for restaurateurs

Is the GRA only for Restaurants? Can anyone become a Member of the GRA?
The Georgia Restaurant Association is not exclusive to Restaurants only. There are three other Memberships available, Associate Membership, Student Membership, Education Specialist and the new Partner Membership. This gives the entire industry an opportunity to be an active part of GRA.

What is the difference between all the Memberships?
Associate Membership is available to companies and organizations that provide goods and services to the restaurant and foodservice industry. This membership consists of college or university hospitality education program and other Associations.

Student Membership is exclusive to students currently enrolled in an approved/certified college or university hospitality education program.

Education Specialists Membership is exclusive to educators, Board of Education Representatives, Extension Service Agent, Health Department Representatives, Post-Secondary Instructors and ProStart Instructors.

The Partner Program has been designed for companies and organizations that provide goods and services to the restaurant and foodservice industry.

What is the cost to join as a Member?
It doesn't cost to belong - it pays. The dues are low and remember your dues are deductible as a business expense. The benefits derived from services available to you as a member plus the ideas you receive will pay you much more than the small amount of dues involved. Please refer to the Membership applications to see how Membership dues break down.

What is the Partner Membership Program?
Partner Membership blends Web marketing and procurement technology with traditional preferred partner programs to offer you ways to: maximize your exposure to a targeted audience, pinpoint buyers based on their reported needs and reduce your cost of sale and shorten your sales cycle.

How do I become a Member of the GRA?
On the website under the Join Us tab choose the correct Membership application,  complete the application and then fax to (404) 467-2206, or mail to 480 East Paces Ferry Rd, Suite 7, Atlanta, GA 30305