Learn how to level up your restaurant operations, implement successful PR practices, and grow your brand with Alexis Kinsey at the GRA's newest event, Meet the Experts! Alexis Kinsey is co-founder and owner of Fork U Concepts, LLC, the parent company of restaurants Taqueria Tsunami Latin Asian Kitchen, Stockyard Burgers & Bones, Silla Del Toro and Forno Vero. Prior to operating her rapidly growing restaurant portfolio, she gained extensive experience in corporate restaurant PR and marketing. To get a one-on-one mentoring session with Alexis, register for Meet the Experts today: https://buff.ly/4cPIkAo
Georgia Restaurant Association
Industry Associations
Atlanta, GA 4,056 followers
The voice of Georgia's restaurants in advocacy, education and awareness.
About us
The mission of the Georgia Restaurant Association is to serve as the voice of Georgia's restaurants in advocacy, education and awareness. The Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) evolved from the Georgia Restaurant Council (GRC), which was created in early 2003 by a small group of prominent Georgia restaurateurs, including Karen Bremer, Phil Hickey, Pano Karatassos, Alan LeBlanc, Perry McGuire and George McKerrow. Ron Wolf, a former executive with Atlanta-based AFC Enterprises, Inc., and Bass Hotels, was hired by the founders to be the Association's first executive director. Wolf retired in 2010. Karen Bremer was hired by the Board of Directors as Executive Director in September of 2010. The GRA was created in response to the belief that an independent restaurant association was needed to represent Georgia's restaurant industry, which had previously been served by the Georgia Hospitality & Travel Association (GH&TA). Today, the GRA provides a unified voice for an industry comprising over 17,000 food service and drinking places in the state of Georgia with total sales in excess of $17.1 billion and provides more than 421,800 jobs, second only to Agribusiness, in non-government employment.
- Website
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http://www.garestaurants.org
External link for Georgia Restaurant Association
- Industry
- Industry Associations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, GA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Advocacy, Education, ServSafe Certification, and Awareness
Locations
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Primary
260 Peachtree Street NW
Suite 1901
Atlanta, GA 30303, US
Employees at Georgia Restaurant Association
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Carl Muth
FoodService Resource Associates - Resources for the Restaurant Industry
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Sarah Thorson
Vice President of Development at Georgia Restaurant Association
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Chef Jennifer Hill Booker
Owner & Executive Chef Bauhaus Biergarten
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Stephanie C. Fischer
President & CEO, Georgia Restaurant Association, Atlanta, Georgia
Updates
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Giving Kitchen, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that helps restaurant workers in need, is seeing demand rise in 2024. The Giving Kitchen saw "asks for help" — that is, applications for assistance — increase 17.8% year over year during the second quarter, according to its impact report. The nonprofit received 2,517 asks for help during Q2. Read the full story from @Atlanta Business Chronicle here: https://buff.ly/3Wzrwb4 #gramember #garestaurants #givingkitchen
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Join Us and Bring Your Team! Unlock the secrets to restaurant success at GRA's newest educational networking event – Meet The Experts, featuring over a dozen industry experts for an afternoon of speed coaching and power networking. See you there! Space is limited, register now: https://buff.ly/4cPIkAo
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In celebration of National Culinarians Day, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the chefs and culinary professionals who continuously elevate our dining experiences with their expertise, passion, and creativity. Let's celebrate their contributions to Georgia's culinary industry today and every day! #gramember #garestaurants #nationalculinariansday
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Enhance your restaurant operations and financial literacy by scheduling a one-on-one mentoring session with expert CPA Brian Renshaw on August 7! Brian Renshaw, CPA, is a Partner at Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors in the firm’s Real Estate Practice, leading the hospitality group which focuses on hotels, resorts, and restaurants. With extensive experience in the real estate and hospitality industries, Brian works with registered investment advisors who construct, develop, own, lease, syndicate, advise, and manage all classes of real estate assets. Register for Meet the Experts and secure your session with Brian today: https://buff.ly/4cPIkAo
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Tequila enthusiasts - today is your day! Join the GRA and industry professionals at Chicheria MX this evening from 5:00PM - 8:00PM for refreshments, delicious cocktails, expert-guided tequila tastings, and the chance to bid on exclusively-sourced bottles. We can't wait to see you there - bring a friend along and RSVP here: https://buff.ly/4bV2xn0 #gramember #garestaurants #tequilatuesday #nationaltequiladay
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Want to help us shape the future of restaurant performance? Join us at QSR Magazine and FSR Magazine's upcoming events: the QSR Evolution Conference and the NextGen Restaurant Summit! These groundbreaking events will focus on the needs of quick-service and full-service restaurant operators, offering a unique opportunity to interact face-to-face with industry peers. As a partner of the event, we've secured a discount for GRA members. Use code GRA10 at checkout to save 10% on your full conference pass, which grants you access to all sessions and included receptions! Register today to secure your exclusive discount: https://buff.ly/3y3Rkml #garestaurants #gramember #QSREvolutionConference #NextGenRestaurantSummit #QSR #FSR
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Over-serving patrons can have serious legal and financial consequences for your business and employees – for tips on how to promote a safe environment for your team and patrons, check out this recent blog from GRA Corporate Partner, Society Insurance: https://lnkd.in/e3eGSVJR Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine #garestaurants #gramember #societyinsurance #drinkresponsibly
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Invite a friend to join us next week at Tequila Tuesday! At the GRA's newest fundraiser, you will have the opportunity to sample refreshments provided by Chicheria Mexican Kitchen, cocktails, a guided tequila tasting from one of the top brands in tequila, and the opportunity to bid on premier bottles. Space is limited, register now: https://lnkd.in/eKTdBsd7 #garestaurants #gramember #tequilatuesday
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No one does restaurant PR like Melissa Libby, Founder and President at Melissa Libby & Associates – level up your restaurant marketing and operations by scheduling a one-on-one session with Melissa at Meet the Experts on August 7! Melissa founded her eponymous public relations firm in Atlanta in 1992, specializing in restaurants and hospitality. She has served on the board for Georgia Organics and Les Dames d'Escoffier. MLA was also the recipient of the 2022 GRACE Award for Outstanding Industry Partner. Whether it be suggesting the perfect restaurant for a special night, crafting a message that resonates with the target audience or suggesting a strategic change to a current business model, she enjoys generating positive results for friends and clients. Space is limited, schedule a session with Melissa and register for Meet the Experts today: https://lnkd.in/ekvE2J9z