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Georgia Restaurant Association
Industry Associations
Atlanta, GA 4,011 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.
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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
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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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Congratulations, Jessica Bryant! Such a well deserved opportunity! We're lucky to have your expertise and leadership on our Board and as our Corporate Partner!👏
Experienced Sales & Marketing Leader l Creative Problem-Solver & Growth Driver l I help make the complex simple
I've had the great privilege to help lead our SMB restaurants sales team for the past ~9 months. I've learned a TON and will always be an advocate for this team. I've got the opportunity to move into a new position as VP, Head of Operations for Restaurants at NCR Voyix, which gives me the ability to leverage my industry expertise, business knowledge and strategic mindset in new ways. Also excited to get to work with the amazing operations and enablement teams already in place!
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Nominate a restaurant in your community that is making an impact in the restaurant industry! 🌟 Show your appreciation through nomination by July 12: https://bit.ly/3z4Icy7
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Hospitality experts are saying that restaurants are amping up their marketing efforts in 2024 and beyond - stay ahead of the curve and gain valuable insights from one of our Experts, Kaffee Hopkins! Kaffee is the VP of Marketing and Administration at Sterling Hospitality, where she has been developing and implementing all marketing communications to ensure integrity and growth since 2014. Before Sterling, she founded Noffel Consulting, gaining experience with brands like Willy’s Mexicana Grill and Applebee’s. Since 2016, Hopkins has served on the board of the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group (MEG) and was the board’s chairman from 2019 to 2022. She is also a member of the Atlanta chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International and has been a GRA Board member since 2023. To schedule a 101 with Kaffee, Register for Meet the Experts today: https://lnkd.in/ekvE2J9z #garestaurants #gramember #meettheexperts
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Sip, unwind and beat the summer heat at Tequila Tuesday - a refreshing tequila tasting and professional mixer at Chicheria MX on Tuesday, July 23! At the GRA’s newest fundraiser, Tequila Tuesday, you will enjoy food, cocktails, a guided tequila tasting from one of the premiere brands in tequila, and the opportunity to bid on exclusive bottles. PLUS, you will get to network with the industry's top professionals and restaurateurs! Register now: https://lnkd.in/eKTdBsd7 #garestaurants #gramember #tequilatuesday
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We are proud to announce that Meadowcreek High School and Berkmar High School have been selected as recipients of the NRAEF’s prestigious Rachael Ray ProStart Program Grow Grant! The ProStart Rachael Ray Grow Grant supports high school culinary and restaurant management programs nationwide, providing vital resources to foster the next generation of culinary professionals. This year, 2024 Georgia ProStart Champions Meadowcreek and Berkmar High Schools have distinguished themselves through their commitment to culinary education, innovative teaching methods, and the overall success of their students. Learn more about the grant and how it will serve students in Georgia by reading our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/esgr9BJW National Restaurant Association National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) #garestaurants #gramember #gaprostart #prostartprogram #rachelray
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Not sure if your restaurants are complying with local foodservice and alcohol regulations? Are you interested in franchising, but don’t know where to start? Get the answers to your burning questions at Meet the Experts, the GRA’s exclusive power networking and speed-coaching event! A partner at Taylor English Duma LLP, Expert D. Taylor Harper focuses on regulatory compliance and litigation in the food and beverage industry with an emphasis on the beverage alcohol sector at the federal, state, and local levels. Taylor helps companies and individuals navigate the gauntlet of this highly regulated industry through his expertise and close relationships with policymakers. To get a 101 session with Taylor, register for Meet the Experts today: https://lnkd.in/ekvE2J9z #garestaurants #gramember #meettheexperts
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Thanks for your continued support at this great event!
We attended the Georgia Restaurant Association's Wind Down by the River event in June.
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Join us for an evening of fun at Tequila Tuesday, the GRA’s newest fundraiser and networking event! Come enjoy a guided tequila tasting from one of the top brands in tequila, with food and drinks at Chicheria Mexican Kitchen. Attendees will also have an opportunity to bid on premier bottles and rare tequilas. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eKTdBsd7 #garestaurants #gramember #tequilatuesday
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Georgia Restaurant Association reposted this
Don't miss out on the Georgia Restaurant Associations "Meet The Experts" event on August 7th. Click the link below for the details.
Meet one of the Experts, Jay Bandy! Jay has extensive experience in the QSR industry, having grown the BLIMPLIE chain from 100 to 200 units. Jay also worked with the McDonalds Corporation in a regional leadership position and integrated McCafé into 650 restaurants in the southeast. He is a past board member of the GRA, a member of the Foodservice Consultants Society International, and has previously served as an officer for the IFSEA (International Food Service Executives Association) in Atlanta. Jay currently serves as the President of Goliath Consulting Group, owns Goliath Restaurant Management, and is COO of Big Table Restaurants. Jay is also a published author – his book, “Key to Being a Successful Restaurant Leader,” is a guide for restaurant managers and new restaurateurs. Jay has the knowledge to bridge the critical areas of strategic planning, operations, menu development, marketing, supply chain, and restaurant development – join us at Meet the Experts on August 7 to get a one-on-one mentoring session with him and other industry leaders. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ekvE2J9z #garestaurants #gramember #meettheexperts
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