Dedicated to supporting restaurant owners across New York State with access to the resources,
​ support, and effective advocacy they need to succeed.

Join NYSRA today. 

The power of membership. 

As a NYSRA member, powerful resources are right at your fingertips. From protecting your business through effective advocacy, to supporting you with events and education, to providing you key training and cost-saving programs, our focus is making your job easier—and making your business the best it can be. 

​​It has never been more important for the restaurant industry to overcome challenges and advocate as a united front. The more members we have, the more powerful our voice as an industry. 

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ADVOCATE
Standing up for your business.

Through effective lobbying and advocacy, we develop and support policies that positively impact the hospitality industry—and work to defeat those that harm it.

  • State and local lobbying
  • Federal advocacy through our partnership with the National Restaurant Association
    • When you join NYSRA you automatically have a dual membership with the National Restaurant Association
  • Regional advocacy councils
  • Compliance hotline
  • Legislative monitoring

GROW
Knowledge to grow your expertise.

Grow your business by learning best practices in restaurant marketing, sales and operations.

  • Live and on-demand webinars.
  • Seminars, roundtables and networking events
  • Two free badges to NY Restaurant Show at the Javits Center in NYC

SAVE
Members save more.

Cut costs through exclusive programs that offer highly competitive insurance rates, group discounts and rebates on items you already buy.

  • Workers' compensation
    • Safety Group 505 members received a 25% dividend for 2020. Members have received dividends for 34 consecutive years, totaling over $100 million!
  • Disability insurance
    • Single rate regardless of number of employees or gender
  • Heartland payroll and credit card processing
  • Purchase Rebate Program

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Training to support a stronger workforce.

Access proper training for food handling, allergens, serving alcohol and employee safety to ensure a better workplace and enhance the overall guest experience.

  • 15% discount on ServSafe courses
    • Food safety manager
    • Food handler
    • Alcohol server/ATAP
    • Allergens
    • Workplace: Sexual Harassment Prevention

Now is when we need each other most. Join NYSRA today.