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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...
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May 4
2020
Republic National Distribution Company (RNDC) and its partners (listed below) donated $105,000 to the Texas Restaurant Association’s TX Restaurant Relief Fund, an initiative of the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation (TRAEF) that was...
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May 1
2020
Please note that this summary is for general information only and should not be considered legal advice. A complete recording of the webinar summarized below can be viewed here and at the bottom of this page. 1. How should employers approach...
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Apr 29
2020
DALLAS, TX—The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA), the leading business association for Texas’ $70.6 billion food service industry, has teamed up with Dallas-based digital marketing firm Lux214 Media Group to fund the TX Restaurant Relief Fund...
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Apr 27
2020
AUSTIN, TX (April 27, 2020) – The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) applauds Governor Abbott for outlining a clear, science-based approach for Texas to accomplish what must be our two priorities – protecting public health and preventing economic...
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Apr 21
2020
Today, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) gifted a $1,000,000 grant to the Texas Restaurant Association’s TX Restaurant Relief Fund, an initiative of the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation (TRAEF). Established in response to...
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Apr 20
2020
Without immediate financial relief, one of the most important industries in Texas may disappear Download the Infographic AUSTIN, TX (April 20, 2020) – In Texas, the National Restaurant Association estimates that more than 688,000 restaurant...
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Apr 18
2020
The Texas Restaurant Association Applauds Governor Abbott on Commitment to Not Raise Taxes on Businesses to Pay for Unemployment Payment Shortfall COVID-19, and the state and county directives addressing it, have led many businesses, including...
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Apr 17
2020
The Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, the 111-year-old independent craft brewery and brewer of the iconic Shiner Bock, announced today a contribution of $500,000 to the TX Restaurant Relief Fund. The TX Restaurant Relief Fund initiative was...
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Apr 16
2020
Today, ExxonMobil gifted the Texas Restaurant Association’s TX Restaurant Relief Fund, an initiative of the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation (TRAEF), $100,000 to support Houston-area restaurants, their staff, and facilitate a gift ...
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Apr 14
2020
During this crisis, how well you connect to your active and furloughed employees will define your culture for years. It will make the difference between having a bonded and enthusiastic workforce rather than one that feels bitter and neglected –...