TRA President & CEO, Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D. and CMO, Tony Abruscato had a wonderful time meeting with the Consul General of Mexico in Austin, exploring the exciting opportunities for collaboration in trade and tourism. 📝 A big thank you to TRA Board Chair Skeeter Miller and THE COUNTY LINE ON THE LAKE, INC. for their generous hospitality. It was a memorable experience, and we look forward to building strong partnerships. 💪 #TXRestaurants #Mexico #Tourism
Texas Restaurant Association
Restaurants
Austin, Texas 10,573 followers
Protect | Advance | Educate
About us
The Texas Restaurant Association serves, educates and supports the restaurant industry in Texas. We ensure our members have the resources to succeed and grow. Since 1937, the Texas Restaurant Association has existed to help our restaurant members increase sales, reduce expenses and improve profitability. Membership in the TRA is an investment in your business and in this industry. When you join TRA you also become a member of the National Restaurant Association and your local chapter, there are 22 of them, multiplying the value of your investment. It is the mission of the Texas Restaurant Association to serve as the advocate in Texas and indispensable resource for the hospitality and foodservice industry.
- Website
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http://www.txrestaurant.org
External link for Texas Restaurant Association
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1937
- Specialties
- Industry Advocacy, Education Foundation, Restaurant Certification, Business Resources, and Trade Association
Locations
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Primary
PO Box 1429
Austin, Texas 78767, US
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3300 N. IH 35
Suite 610
Austin, Texas 78705, US
Employees at Texas Restaurant Association
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Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D.
President & CEO “Always smile when you see someone, it might be the only smile they see that day”.
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Jim Hallers
Founder & Managing Partner at Citizens Grill
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Alex Eagle
CEO, Freebirds World Burrito ▪ Named Nation’s Restaurant News ‘Most Influential Restaurant CEO’ and ‘Restaurateur of the Year’ by the Greater Austin…
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Joseph S Monastero, OSI
Chief Revenue Officer at Texas Restaurant Association
Updates
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🚨 Big News for Texas Restaurants! 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce that Tab Commerce is now the Official Corporate Card of the Texas Restaurant Association! 🎉 With the TRA Corporate Card, powered by Tab Commerce, you’ll get: 💵 1.25% cash back on all purchases 🌱 Support for the Texas Restaurant Foundation 💼 Advanced spend control & real-time cost management Learn more about the partnership with Tab and all the member-exclusive benefits here! https://lnkd.in/gtyQuzsz
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🎉 Member Monday Spotlight: SpotOn 🎉 This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Bryan Solar, Chief Product Officer at SpotOn and a proud TRA member for over four years! 🌟 Bryan loves the incredible opportunity to build relationships with so many inspiring TRA members. 💼 He acknowledges that while working in the restaurant industry is fun, it can also be very challenging—but with TRA by his side, he gets the support and benefits he truly appreciates. 🙌 Thank you, SpotOn, for being a valuable part of the TRA community and for your commitment to the restaurant industry! 🚀 #TXRestaurants #DineAtTheSign #MemberMondays
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Join our CEO for what will be an insightful event!
COO | CPO | Board Member | Food Tech Council | Advisor | Relationship Builder | Hospitality Obsessed | Team Driven
WOW! I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D. yesterday and if you not yet purchased your tickets for this event for your emerging leaders then do so asap- September 26th in Houston, TX! She will be speaking this week with future leaders of the James Beard emerging leaders and then bringing the topic of "Leveraging GRIT to Achieve Your Goals" LEAD | Leadership, Exploration and Development! This is a gift for your team and tickets are selling fast! Jack Gibbons, Dan Anfinson, Robin Blanchette, Gregg Majewski and more are speaking as well. All in one room, one evening to develop our emerging leaders. Sign your assistant managers up, GMs, Directors, VPs, AGMs, Shift Supervisors, C-Suite. All are welcome! https://lnkd.in/ge-a8mm5 Katy Stocks Carin Stutz Robin R. Nancy Van Vlimmeren Michael Buchmeier Kelly Grogan Lorrie Bennecke Julie Zucker Gail Berard Chelsey Steenhuis Dan Anfinsen Olivia Fazzola Kristin Albert Cassy Boss Kim DeCarolis and more... Thank you Lunchbox, Branded Hospitality Ventures, PepsiCo, Schoox, Texas Restaurant Association, FB Society and Craveworthy Brands for your sponsorship! And of course GLEAM Network!
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🍽️ Reminiscing on our 2024 Texas Restaurant Show! This year's show was a restaurateur’s dream come true, and we've captured all the best moments in this reel! From sizzling dishes to inspiring talks, here’s our 2024 recap! 🎉 We can't wait to see you July 20-21 for the 2025 Texas Restaurant Show in Houston, TX! #TXRestaurantShow #TRS2024 #TRS2025 #TradeShow #FoodIndustry #HospitalityIndustry #TXRestaurants
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Calling all Houston chefs, independent restaurants, and farmers! Join the James Beard Foundation on Wednesday, September 11, for an important roundtable discussion on the economic impact of climate change in the restaurant industry. This is your chance to share your story with lawmakers, media, and local community leaders to inspire change. 💬🌍 Space is limited, so register today! https://lnkd.in/dwRU7Hkn
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📅 Attention Texas foodservice leaders! On September 10th, join us at Peggy's on the Green in Boerne, TX for an exclusive off-the-record session with Rep. Troxclair. Don’t miss out—RSVP now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFi8xy4U This is your chance to learn about her priorities, share the challenges your business is facing, and directly influence TRA’s advocacy efforts.
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Last August, TRA welcomed 20 new members! ✨ We are honored to share this journey with you and look forward to many years of partnership to come! 🍽️ #TXRestaurants #DineAtTheSign #NewMembers
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🚀 Ready to transform your HR tech? Join us on September 19th for an exclusive webinar open to all, focusing on building the perfect HR tech stack for your hourly workforce. Learn the essential tools to keep your team running smoothly. Don't miss out—register today! https://lnkd.in/gPqWHTwv #TXRestaurants #WebinarSeries
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📣 Have you taken the Advocacy Survey? Time is running out! Our 2024 advocacy survey is about to close, and we need your feedback to shape the TRA's agenda for the next legislative session. Whether you're a restaurant owner, caterer, food truck operator, or an allied member, your voice matters. ‼️ Closing September 6th: https://lnkd.in/gkcdRbUU Join us in driving meaningful change for our industry. Your input will help us craft a strong agenda for the Texas legislative session starting in January. 🗣️💡 Don't miss out—take the survey and share it with others in our community! #TXRestaurants #YourVoiceMatters #Advocacy #LegislativeSession
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