The Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA) is the leading not-for-profit business trade association committed solely to furthering Ohio's foodservice industry.

Founded in 1920, the ORA is backed with more than 90 years of industry experience. Through our commitment, experience and expertise, the ORA is dedicated to representation, education, assistance and promotion of Ohio's foodservice industry. This is why more than 2,400 companies, representing 5,000 locations in Ohio, invest in ORA membership.

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BREAKING NEWS: Appellate Court Delays Apr. 30 NLRB Poster Mandate

NLRB cannot enforce the mandate until a new hearing is held

In a major setback for the National Labor Relations Board, a federal appellate court today officially put the brakes on a new poster mandate that the NLRB sought to impose on most U.S. businesses starting Apr. 30. The NLRB cannot enforce the mandate until the court can hear a legal challenge brought by a group of business organizations.

PUCO Decision Reverses AEP’s Electric Rate Increase

Many restaurants in AEP’s service area are expected to see relief from high energy costs

On Thursday, Feb. 23, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reversed a decision it had previously granted and disapproved AEP-Ohio’s electric security plan. Based upon significant public outcry, including three letters from the ORA, the commission ordered AEP to return its rates to levels similar to those in place in Dec. 2011 until a new plan is adopted.

ORA/NRA SAFE Golf Classic 

2012_SAFE_Golf_CrestPlan to attend the 15th annual ORA/NRA SAFE Golf Classic on Monday, June 18, 2012 at the New Albany Country Club.  Golf fees are $250 per person and include golf; breakfast; lunch; dinner reception catered by Carrabba’s Italian Grill and a tournament gift.  Sponsorship packages also are available.  Proceeds benefit political advocacy efforts.  CLICK HERE for more information.

Ohio Restaurant PAC 

ORA Pac LogoThe Ohio Restaurant PAC's mission is to capture the political power of Ohio's second largest private sector employer to elect candidates for public office who support positions on issues critical to the success of Ohio's foodservice industry.  To find out more, CLICK HERE.