News
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Jun 23
2020
As restaurants across the state slowly re-open their dining rooms, 77% of consumers say they plan to reduce visits to restaurants in the future. Without those sales, more small businesses and family legacies will be forced to close their doors...
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Jun 3
2020
Today, Texas restaurants and bars took another major step forward on their path to recovery with updated protocols provided by Governor Abbott’s office. The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) is grateful that Governor Abbott and his Strike Force...
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Jun 1
2020
With many businesses temporarily being disrupted, email marketing is essential for letting people know you are still open for business. Industry research shows that almost three quarters of consumers prefer to hear from businesses by email versus...
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May 31
2020
Texas Restaurant Association Steps Up Again to Support Already Suffering Restaurants (AUSTIN, TX) May 31, 2020 – The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) is extending financial support through the TX Restaurant Relief Fund to independent restaurants ...
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May 20
2020
From Dr. Emily Williams Knight, President and CEO: During the Governor’s press conference on Monday, I was in communication with his team and, as soon as it ended, we were already discussing plans to move to 75% occupancy. They knew how important...
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May 18
2020
Today marks another important step forward as the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) works hand-in-hand with Governor Abbott’s team, our members, our customers, and our employees to rebuild the foodservice industry. Texas restaurants have proven...
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May 11
2020
FORT WORTH, Texas— Billy Bob’s Texas announces a virtual cook-a-long and music event on Saturday, May 16 at 6 PM. This event marks the second Dishing Out Relief fundraiser to provide some much-needed assistance to the restaurant industry in Texas...
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May 11
2020
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) announced the appointment of Kelsey Erickson Streufert to Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy. TRA represents the state’s $70 billion restaurant industry with more than 50,000...
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May 6
2020
The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) announced the appointment of Joe Monastero to Chief Strategy and Operations Officer. TRA represents the state’s $70 billion restaurant industry with more than 50,000 locations and 1.4 million jobs across the...
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May 5
2020
The Fund has raised more than $2M to support Texas independent restaurateurs and their employees (AUSTIN, TX) – In response to one of the most unparalleled times in our history, the Texas Restaurant Association’s Education Foundation (TRAEF) ...
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May 4
2020
US second largest foodservice trade event will welcome the industry back in August DALLAS, TX—The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) Marketplace, the state’s largest restaurant industry event, will reschedule its dates to August 16-17, 2020. The...
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May 4
2020
Social distancing is reframing the way customers think about the dining experience. Instead of eating at their favorite steakhouse on Friday night, families are hunkering down and abiding by the CDC's warning. Likewise, as restaurateurs, it's our...