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ORA PAC events to feature gubernatorial candidates
There are three ORA PAC events slated for the fall. The events will feature gubernatorial candidates and will take place in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Click here to register.
There are three ORA PAC events slated for the fall. The events will feature gubernatorial candidates and will take place in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Click here to register.
ORA Town Hall to feature Ohio Division of Liquor Control
The Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA), along with the Ohio Division of Liquor Control, is hosting a Town Hall at the ORA office on October 18 to help restaurant owners navigate liquor permit transfers, temporary permits and the new distribution system as well as an update by the Department of Taxation on the collection of municipal income tax. Register here.
The Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA), along with the Ohio Division of Liquor Control, is hosting a Town Hall at the ORA office on October 18 to help restaurant owners navigate liquor permit transfers, temporary permits and the new distribution system as well as an update by the Department of Taxation on the collection of municipal income tax. Register here.
Dogs on patios legislation
Two legislators have introduced measures that would allow dogs on restaurant and bar patios in the state of Ohio. The ORA is in favor of giving business owners a choice to have dogs outside. For more information, or to express concerns over the bills, contact: Rep. Laura Lanese at 614-466-9690 or at rep23@ohiohouse.gov and Sen. Bill Coley at 614-466-8072 or at sdo4@ohiosenate.gov.
Two legislators have introduced measures that would allow dogs on restaurant and bar patios in the state of Ohio. The ORA is in favor of giving business owners a choice to have dogs outside. For more information, or to express concerns over the bills, contact: Rep. Laura Lanese at 614-466-9690 or at rep23@ohiohouse.gov and Sen. Bill Coley at 614-466-8072 or at sdo4@ohiosenate.gov.
Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur Michael Symon to keynote the
Mid-America Restaurant Expo on Jan. 28
Celebrity chef, restaurateur, James Beard award winner and television star Michael Symon has been named the keynote speaker for the 2018 Mid-America Restaurant Expo. The Expo is scheduled for January 28-29 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and will be a restaurant-centered business-to-business trade show like none other in the Midwest. Symon’s keynote speech at the Expo will take place on Sunday, Jan. 28.
Mid-America Restaurant Expo on Jan. 28
Celebrity chef, restaurateur, James Beard award winner and television star Michael Symon has been named the keynote speaker for the 2018 Mid-America Restaurant Expo. The Expo is scheduled for January 28-29 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and will be a restaurant-centered business-to-business trade show like none other in the Midwest. Symon’s keynote speech at the Expo will take place on Sunday, Jan. 28.
Is delivery service right for your restaurant?
As demand for restaurant delivery continues to rise, eateries are faced with the question of whether they should launch a delivery service to build sales for their locations. Choosing between an in-house delivery system or outsourcing it is an important consideration, as is knowing what questions to ask a potential delivery service. Getting the whole picture can help ease the process of transitioning into delivery and ensuring that the restaurant is prepared for it.
As demand for restaurant delivery continues to rise, eateries are faced with the question of whether they should launch a delivery service to build sales for their locations. Choosing between an in-house delivery system or outsourcing it is an important consideration, as is knowing what questions to ask a potential delivery service. Getting the whole picture can help ease the process of transitioning into delivery and ensuring that the restaurant is prepared for it.
ORA survey shows 40 percent of Ohio restaurants are using a delivery service
A new study by the Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA) and the Cleveland Research Company tracks the foodservice industry and highlights sales and delivery trends in the Buckeye State. Key findings: 40% of respondents are now using small order delivery for their restaurant customers with UberEATS the top choice for delivery. Amazon Restaurants was second, Door Dash third, Grub Hub fourth and Postmates fifth.
A new study by the Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA) and the Cleveland Research Company tracks the foodservice industry and highlights sales and delivery trends in the Buckeye State. Key findings: 40% of respondents are now using small order delivery for their restaurant customers with UberEATS the top choice for delivery. Amazon Restaurants was second, Door Dash third, Grub Hub fourth and Postmates fifth.
We've moved!
As of July 11, the new ORA office is located at 100 East Campus View Blvd., Ste. 150, Columbus, OH 43235. Please update your contacts with our new address! You can still reach us by phone at (614) 442-3535.
As of July 11, the new ORA office is located at 100 East Campus View Blvd., Ste. 150, Columbus, OH 43235. Please update your contacts with our new address! You can still reach us by phone at (614) 442-3535.
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The Ohio Restaurant Association has been busy behind the scenes, launching an array of new products and services for its members in the last year. To make those changes more visible, ORA rebranded. Here’s how they did it.
The Ohio Restaurant Association has been busy behind the scenes, launching an array of new products and services for its members in the last year. To make those changes more visible, ORA rebranded. Here’s how they did it.
