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Joining the GRA
Why Foodservice Operators Join the Georgia Restaurant
Association
The GRA represents
an industry comprising over
14,843 food service and drinking places
in the state of Georgia with total sales in excess of $12.6 billion
and provide more jobs (366,000+) than any other non-government
employer in the state.*
Members can count on the GRA to advocate for favorable laws and
regulations,
to promote the industry, and to provide a network to meet their peers.
Membership in the Georgia Restaurant Association means being a part of the
only organization in Georgia solely devoted to promoting and protecting the
interests of restaurateurs and the foodservice industry. Membership includes a
host of benefits, all centered around our continuing efforts to be the leading
advocate and resource for education, political
action, information and services
for our industry and our community.
GRA membership also pays off in real dollars by offering members substantial
discounts on the products and services they need to operate their businesses
effectively.
The GRA represents all foodservice establishments throughout the state.
Membership is open to any firm or corporation actively engaged in the
foodservice business including purveyors of goods and services to restaurateurs.
Partner memberships are available for any business providing goods
or services to foodservice operators.
Associate memberships are available exclusively to not-for-profit
associations, schools, colleges, universities and other State approved
organizations that provide education and services to the hospitality industry.
Membership includes full access to Georgia Restaurant Association services
including links to member's own website, and access to membership database.
Membership in the GRA also includes membership in the National Restaurant
Association.
The Georgia Restaurant
Association is now offering special membership to students. Postsecondary
students as well ProStart high school students are now eligible to become of
part of Georgia’s fastest growing industry. Membership
in the GRA is an essential investment in your future. The GRA places you in the
heart of a dynamic association which represents the broad spectrum of the
restaurant industry. Membership includes full
access to Georgia Restaurant Association services including, FREE GRA sponsored
workshops, links to member's own website, and access to membership database.
The GRA
Education Specialist Membership
allows educators,
Board
of Education Representatives, Extension Service Agent, Health
Department Representatives, Post-Secondary Instructors and ProStart
Instructors
to take advantage of the aspects of GRA that matter most to you.
Education Specialist membership offers extensive discounts on NRAEF
product, training courses, as well as FREE GRA sponsored
workshops.
GRA reflects issues, news and needs throughout the industry and
delivers you with information you need. Your GRA membership provides
access to the absolute best in educational programs and training.
Membership includes full access to Georgia Restaurant Association
services including links to member's own website, and access to
membership database.
Download membership applications:
*According to Demographics USA Georgia Department of Industry, Trade &
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