Dozens of local restaurants up for 2024 Best of the Valley
The California Restaurant Association has announced the nominees for its 31st annual Best of the Valley Restaurant Awards, featuring a veritable who’s who in the Fresno food scene.
Savor the taste of spring at San Diego Restaurant Week
San Diego Restaurant Week (SDRW) returns from March 3 to March 10, 2024. Presented by the California Restaurant Association, this highly anticipated event promises eight days of gastronomic delight, featuring over 100 restaurants spread across 30+ neighborhoods throughout the city.
California gains new, first-of-its-kind union to advocate for fast-food workers
Another less-known impact of the fast-food law is California's fast-food workers have formed what is known as a minority union to advocate for higher pay and safer working conditions. While lacking traditional collective bargaining power, the union can influence working conditions through the statewide fast-food council.
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT: Make informed wage decisions for your restaurant team members
Exciting news! Yesterday, the CRA launched the new member-exclusive benefit – Wage Track by the CRA. Wage Track is a regional wage trend analysis designed specifically for members of the California Restaurant Association. This trend analysis designed specifically for members of the California Restaurant Association.
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Performance Management. Navigating the tough moments with your team with Jackson Lewis
Feb. 21, 2024 ● 9:00 AM
Handling difficult employees when you are desperate for staff. CRA legal partner Jackson Lewis will walk you through the performance management dos and don'ts as well as a primer in protected concerted activity. RSVP now to save your spot!
Accelerate the evolution of tea and embrace new opportunities to grow your business with 3-days to learn from leading experts on the latest trends. Use promo code CRA24 for 10% off any pass.
Restaurants' labor situation has improved, but it's far from perfect
In the NRA’s 2024 State of the Industry report, 45% of restaurant operators say they need more employees to support customer demand. While this is down from 62% last year, it points to the ongoing labor crisis in the industry.
As lawmakers debate border, immigrants set to add $7 trillion to economy
Often omitted from the debate over immigration reform and border security is the need our industry has for labor. This article discusses the impact of a tight labor market on inflation and the impact of immigrant workers on our gross domestic product.
Restaurants helping workers deal with pressure-cooker industry
The high-stress restaurant industry is becoming more aware of its workers’ mental health struggles, prompting efforts to provide support. Some employees say they don’t seek treatment because of insufficient health coverage and stigmas associated with admitting their problems.
Better your business with CRA Marketplace partner Teladoc Health. HealthiestYou from Teladoc is offered at a members-only negotiated price of $9 per employee per month ($9/mo includes employee + entire family) with $0 copays. Learn more about this CRA member benefit.
Employers are now required to pay for their employees' Food Handler card. Train and save with ServSafe, the most trusted food safety training program. Use promo code EMPLOYEE20 for 25% off.
Make a donation in your Valentine’s name to the Restaurants Care relief fund. As a thank you, you’ll get 5 printable cards for the foodie in your life. The best part? Your donation creates a safety net for those at the heart of our food family.
YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS. WE'VE GOT ANSWERS! Meet Jackie, the CRA Senior Member Services Manager
She makes it her job to help you with yours. As a CRA member, you have access to our free Helpline and Jackie’s here to answer your questions related to the industry. If she can’t, she will direct you to a resource that will. To use the Helpline, contact Jackie at helpline@calrest.org.
