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The restaurant industry is the second largest in Ohio. It's been been hit especially hard by the pandemic for nearly two years, and we're still in it.

Because the restaurant industry is a vital and irreplaceable part of our economy & communities, the ORA has and will continue to fight for survival & growth.

Click the image to the left to see the full 2020-2021 Years-in-Review Infographic. Our focus is your success. Then, now & always.

WHY do restaurant, foodservice & hospitality businesses JOIN the ORA?

- To take advantage of quality products & services selected through interactions with members & survey, offered by Vendors evaluated by the ORA that can save time & money & build brand awareness

- To grow personally & professionally by attending association events, meeting industry experts & accessing valuable content

- To know they can rely upon the ORA to protect their businesses at the local, state & federal levels through nonpartisan, pro-business advocacy

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Restaurants are excited to welcome guests!

Being ready to serve guests isn't possible without their employees.

Video discussing how the ORA can help you apply for or post an industry job.

CLICK HERE to apply for a job or post a job.

Visit ServSuccess® for restaurant industry career advancement resources.

There are hundreds of industry career opportunities available right now from chefs, servers & management personnel to purchasing, accountants & suppliers.

#OhioRestaurantsRelief

Restaurants are cornerstones of every community and Ohio employs more than 585,000 of your friends, neighbors and family. We have all experienced exemplary hospitality, celebrated life’s biggest moments, enjoyed a relaxing meal and some have even received a donation from a favorite restaurant. Now is the time to support those who have supported us and the communities we call home.

DONATE now to ohiorestauRantsrelief.org

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The Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation (ORAEF) manages Ohio ProStart: a two-year high school program that connects students in the classroom with real-world experiences, and develops the next generation of the restaurant management, culinary arts and foodservice industry.

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TESTIMONIALS

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"Thanks Ohio Restaurant Association for supporting all chefs year round! Celebrate all chefs during the 2016 annual Chef's Appreciation Week Worldwide! This Awesome week is recognized every third week of August each year!"

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DONALD L. CRUTCH

CEO & Founder at Museum of Chefs

"Proud member for many years! Make sure your restaurant is a member!!"

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MICHAEL P. LAMARCA

Owner of Master Pizza

"My favorite place Monday through Friday!"

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JOHN BARKER

President & CEO, Ohio Restaurant Association

“Awesome job..”

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MIKE BUTLER

“We are proud to be ORA members - and probably one of the oldest members. Arnold's has been in business since 1861 and we use ORA for group rating and keeping up with political issues that influence our industry. Keep up the good work!.”

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RONDA ANDROSKI

"Working with ORA over these years has reinforced my belief from earlier in my marketing career that the hospitality and food service industries are as competitive ever, and having a strong advocate and resource like ORA can only help operators advance their business. ORA aims to be a thought leader, providing members with insights, tuned to the particular and unique needs of restaurant operators."

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JULIUS DORSEY JR.

President - Dorsey & Company

“Everyone at ORA has been outstanding to work with and their member support is tremendous to say the least!”

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NAVIN AJODHYA

Owner and Cook – Trucking Delicious