Our CRA Allied Members are individuals and organizations who provide products and services to the foodservice and hospitality industry.
Allied Membership demonstrates commitment to the CRA and the critical advocacy work we do in support of the industry.
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MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS MANAGER
COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
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The SEALS is the premier refrigeration gasket and sealant company that helps commercial kitchens stay compliant and be fully operational. The company is committed to providing the highest quality professional products and services, ranging from refrigeration gaskets, door sweeps, hot-side gaskets, hinges, and more, all designed to save clients’ money and keep them one step ahead of health inspections.
Working across Connecticut, The SEALS works with some of the most wellknown restaurants, including J Timothy’s, Chili’s, Wood-n-Tap, and Frank Pepe Pizza, as well as supermarkets, convenience stores, school systems, hospitals and more.
Receive exclusive pricing of only $10 per employee per month. Offer your full-time, parttime, 1099 and seasonal employees and dependents the convenience of comprehensive virtual healthcare. Unlimited tele-visits with no additional fees. Including general medical, mental health care, back & joint care, dermatology, nutrition and more.
Restaurant Equipment Paradise has been in business since 1998. The principals have owned restaurants & catering businesses for many years and understand the restaurant industry thoroughly. The company operates out of a 35,000 square foot facility that stocks new commercial kitchen equipment, used restaurant equipment, smallwares, grease traps, and other restaurant supplies. The devoted staff at Restaurant Equipment Paradise has a vast amount of industry knowledge and experience. Restaurant Equipment Paradise prides itself on providing the best customer service as possible.
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Coverage for care is key when it comes to health insurance. And at UnitedHealthcare, we design health plans that provide resources for your employees to proactively manage their health and benefits. Get to know the UnitedHealthcare difference and see our commitment to being there for what matters.
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ServSafe Alcohol is vital, practical and current responsible alcohol service training; assuring everyone has the training they need to serve alcohol responsibly. Lessons cover essential information, including alcohol laws and responsibilities, evaluating intoxication levels, dealing with difficult situations and checking identification. CRA Members can take advantage of the Member Exclusive Rate!
Restaurant Equipment Paradise has been in business since 1998. The principals have owned restaurants & catering businesses for many years and understand the restaurant industry thoroughly. The company operates out of a 35,000 square foot facility that stocks new commercial kitchen equipment, used restaurant equipment, smallwares, grease traps, and other restaurant supplies. The devoted staff at Restaurant Equipment Paradise has a vast amount of industry knowledge and experience. Restaurant Equipment Paradise prides itself on providing the best customer service as possible.
Get 20% off Alcohol Server and seller training This course trains you and your employees on the specifics of Connecticut laws and regulations, including how to prevent sales to minors, carding, identity cards, black lights, age statement forms, age verification, transaction scan devices, how to prevent sales to intoxicated persons, definition of a “drink", volume of consumption, intervention techniques, drink promotions and other legal prohibitions involved when serving alcohol.
The ServSafe program is developed by the National Restaurant Association with the help of foodservice industry experts who face the same risks you do every day All restaurants in Connecticut are required to have a certified food protection manager on staff.
ServSafe Manager classes are offered weekly at locations across the State, with additional classes offered periodically in Spanish. Study guides are available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Korean. Price includes study guide, 6 hour instruction, exam and lunch
ServSafe’s 2-hour online training offers restaurant-specific content from a respected leader in foodservice training.
Restaurant Equipment Paradise has been in business since 1998. The principals have owned restaurants & catering businesses for many years and understand the restaurant industry thoroughly. The company operates out of a 35,000 square foot facility that stocks new commercial kitchen equipment, used restaurant equipment, smallwares, grease traps, and other restaurant supplies. The devoted staff at Restaurant Equipment Paradise has a vast amount of industry knowledge and experience. Restaurant Equipment Paradise prides itself on providing the best customer service as possible.
This cost-effective, on-demand training fulfills state requirements and can help you create a positive workplace, protect your employees, and protect your business. This course is available in English & Spanish
The CRA Law Center helps protect association members by educating them about the key areas of the law, including employment law, contract review and drafting, landlord/tenant disputes, and retail and commercial property leasing. With this service, CRA members are eligible to receive a free, 30 minute consultation with a lawyer to address their legal concerns.
Attorney Ryan O’Donnell of Pullman & Comley, LLC and chair of its Hospitality Practice is available to take your calls for a consultation Ryan routinely works with restaurants to help them remain compliant and to achieve compliance with an array of legal challenges unique to the restaurant industry, including:
Wage and hour matters
Employment law disputes
Acquisition or sale of liquor licenses
Preparation and management of licensing agreements
Paid Family Medical Leave
Equal Employment Opportunity Law
Workplace Investigations
Your CRA membership includes dual membership in the National Restaurant Association. The National Restaurant Association provides:
Advocacy & Representation on National/Federal Issues impacting the industry
Education and Connection
Research and Insight
Discounts and Offers (Marketplace and Health Care benefits) & more!
As part of your Dual Membership, the National Restaurant Association provides members with one complimentary Expo-only badge for their annual National Restaurant Association Show The show, hosted in Chicago, IL, is the largest gathering of foodservice professionals in the Western hemisphere, providing resources, information and connection opportunities
2024 State of the Restaurant Industry report is the authoritative source for industry sales projections and trends.
report examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead.
Is your restaurant being bogged down by staffing shortages? Struggling to maximize profitability? Maybe you’re looking to expand, but don’t know where to start?
RestaurantOwner.com is here to offer Connecticut Restaurant Association members a helping hand with exclusive discounts on restaurant solutions.
RestaurantOwner.com resources cover everything from effective restaurant systems and staffing tools to building a memorable guest experience. As a Connecticut Restaurant Association member, you receive 10% off all monthly plans and 25% off all annual plans at RestaurantOwner.com so you can start achieving your restaurant goals.
Whether you just opened the restaurant of your dreams or you’re a long-time owner looking to grow, RestaurantOwner.com has the content, courses, and systems you need to run a thriving restaurant. Members gain access to:
Process checklists
Financial templates
Hiring guides
Training manuals
Operating systems
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Learn more about membership plans and access Connecticut Restaurant Association discounts at RestaurantOwner.com.
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CRA Members can take advantage of exclusive offers including no fees for W-2s and First Month Free!
Datapay takes care of all of your payroll needs, from your first payroll through year-end reporting. Your report package for each payroll can be customized to suit your needs, and our tax services allow you to focus on running your business, not filling out tax returns. Datapay strives to make the payroll process quick and easy for our customers.
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We've teamed up with Indeed, the world's #1 job site1, to help you hire faster. Post your job, interview candidates, and make offers - all on Indeed.
Members of the Connecticut Restaurant Association can receive $100 in sponsored jobs credit on Indeed*.
A little more about sponsored jobs: There's an option that’s right for you and your budget: Sponsored jobs don't require upfront fees or subscriptions, giving you flexibility to adjust your recruiting as hiring needs change. Get better visibility: Sponsored jobs appear more often and for longer in search results than non-sponsored jobs. And they don’t require reposting after 30 days.
You're in control: Set a daily or monthly budget to boost your post in relevant search results. Adjust your budget as needed, and only pay when candidates click to view your job post.
Highlight urgent hiring: Activate the urgently hiring label so candidates see you're moving through the process quickly. They'll spot this label on your job post when it appears in search results.
The Connecticut Restaurant Association reserves the right to make any changes, additions, substitutions, restrictions to or removal of any promotions at any time or without advance notice.
You must be a current CRA member to access the benefits of Member Exclusive Savings program.
Have questions about the program or your CRA Membership? Get in touch! Email us at membership@ctrestaurant.org.
Interested in adding an exclusive offer, discount or deal to the program?
Please contact Membership & Events Manager, Liz Barry, at barry@ctrestaurant.org for further details.
Please note you must be a current CRA Allied Member.
