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MEET THE TEAM: ORA Director of Employer and Foodservice Safety & Certification Laura Morrison
October 22, 2019
Hey, Ohio! Meet Laura Morrison ORA Director of Employer and Foodservice Safety & Certification!...
Tip Pooling in the Restaurant Industry – October 2019 Update
October 9, 2019
The Department of Labor on October 7 issued a final proposed rule regarding tip pooling. The proposed rule is a victory for the National Restaurant Association, the Restaurant Law Center and industry advocates who have worked for years to force government to provide much-needed clarity for restaurants and their workers. ...
Meet the Team: ORA Accountant Keanna Chatman
October 8, 2019
Hey, Ohio! We're excited to feature the ORA team that works tirelessly on behalf of your industry. Meet Keanna Chatman, the ORA Accountant! ...
Meet the Team: ORA President & CEO John Barker
October 1, 2019
It's October, and we're excited to feature the ORA team that works tirelessly on behalf of your industry. Let's start with our fearless leader, John Barker! ...
#TacoTuesday with Dos Hermanos owner Lisa Gutierrez! #OhioWorksHere
October 1, 2019
Hey, Ohio! It’s #TacoTuesday! More importantly, we’re excited to feature our very own #ORAMember Lisa Gutierrez, owner and CEO of Dos Hermanos Taco Truck! ...
Update from National Restaurant Association on Department of Labor Overtime Rule
September 30, 2019
This is in-depth review of the Department of Labor final overtime regulation released on Sept. 24, 2019.
The rule revises the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) test for determining when an employee is exempt from earning overtime pay, a/k/a “white collar” overtime exemptions...
Restaurant Innovation Summit Focuses on Turning Ideas into Action
September 25, 2019
Washington, D.C. – The National Restaurant Association is hosting the 2019 Restaurant Innovation Summit in Cleveland on November 5-6, 2019. This year, the agenda is centered on developing the innovation skills restaurant leaders can utilize to put their ideas into action and solve tomorrow’s challenges today...
Exclusive interview with Katzinger's Deli founder Diane Warren on Columbus Food Adventures! #OhioWorksHere
September 9, 2019
In honor of the opening of their second location in Dublin, Ohio, we partnered with Bethia Woolf of Columbus Food Adventures and got an exclusive and intimate interview with #ORAMember Katzinger's Delicatessen Founder Diane Warren on how it all started, details on their famous Reuben sandwich (including how many TONS of corned beef they use) and what legacy she hopes to leave behind...
Nutcracker Family Resturant honors veterans with General Mills award! #OhioWorksHere
September 9, 2019
A BIG CONGRATS to #ORAMember Nutcracker Family Restaurant in Pataskala who won one of the 10 regional awards for the 2019 General Mills Neighborhood to Nation contest for her Double Decker Banana Cream Cake! Watch the ceremony complete with a GIANT check, stories from local veterans 🇺🇸 and listen to Nancy share her story firsthand, why she donated $1000 to Honor Flight Columbus, Inc. and why she’s proud that #OhioWorksHere....
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN for ORA Industry Awards Celebration + Hall of Fame!
September 6, 2019
On February 23, 2020, the Ohio Restaurant Association is hosting its annual awards celebration spotlighting the hard work, dedication and outstanding professional & community services of our members....
Dawn Sweeney, President & CEO of National Restaurant Association Visits Team Ohio
August 13, 2019
On Tuesday, August 13, Dawn Sweeney, President & CEO of the National Restaurant Association, came to visit the Ohio Restaurant Association, as well as take a selfie! ...
ORA stands with Dayton
August 6, 2019
The Ohio Restaurant Association is deeply saddened about the recent incidents that occurred over the weekend in our neighboring city, Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas. The Ohio incident took place at about 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 6 in the heart of the historic Oregon District of Dayton. We commend Dayton police and other first responders for their bravery and quick response, which brought a swift end to the tragic event and saved lives.
As an industry, we are part of the fabric of the community, and when tragedy strikes restaurants are important resources for their friends and neighbors. That is why we are encouraging our restaurant members and all Ohioans to support the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund ...
Ohio Restaurant Association grieves with Dayton
August 5, 2019
We are devastated to hear the news of our neighbors in Dayton. No one should ever feel or be unsafe, much less killed, when they are enjoying life and having a good time...
ORA hosts Ohio Supreme Court Justice Sharon Kennedy
7/31/2019
This week, the ORA hosted Ohio Supreme Court Justice Sharon Kennedy to meet with our restaurant owner and operator members like Dunkin, Michael Symon Restaurants, Submarine House, Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants and Adornetto's Selected Italian Foods.
Come find your island on Put-In-Bay, Ohio! #OhioWorksHere
July 24, 2019
Hey, Ohio! It’s SUMMER and time to bring that island life of sun tans, cocktails and great restaurants to you and yours in Put-in-Bay, Ohio!
Enjoy The American Dream in the form of chili at Camp Washington Chili! #OhioWorksHere
July 23, 2019
Big smiles from Johnny Johnson and Maria Papakirk of ORA Member Camp Washington Chili as they welcome you to their gem of a place!
Ohio Restaurant Association Statement on the Ohio Budget and What You Need to Know
July 22, 2019
With significant bipartisan support, the Ohio Legislature passed Ohio’s biennial budget setting the State’s spending levels, tax rates, and other policy objectives for the next two years. This is the first budget of the DeWine/Husted Administration and reflects many of the priorities of the new Administration.
Ohio restaurant industry same-store sales grew 4.4%; food costs represent 29% of total sales
5/28/2019
Ohio Restaurant Association hires Melissa DeGraw as Director of Business Development and Growth
4/23/2019
Former Experience Columbus leader will drive ORA’s external partnerships
High Chair Regulations
4/3/2019
Did you know there's a new safety regulation from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on high chairs? Here's a link to the announcement but the key things to know are...
ORA QuickBites - APRIL 2019
4/1/2019
Watch our latest QuickBites on all things related to Ohio's restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry. We share these every other month with updates on local, statewide and national legislative updates, ORA events and much more. ✅
ORA praises bipartisan bill to clarify depreciation expensing rules for small businesses
3/20/2019
The ORA and National Restaurant Association both endorse bipartisan legislation clarifying the depreciation rule around business improvements known as “qualified improvement property,” or QIP...
Ohio restaurant industry same-store sales grew 4.9%; 75% using online ordering
2/15/2019
Same-store sales trends for the most recent quarter (October through December) grew an average of 4.9 percent...
ORA QuickBites - FEBRUARY 2019
2/4/2019
Watch our first QuickBites on all things related to Ohio's restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry. We'll be posting this every other month with updates on local, statewide and national legislative updates, ORA events and much more! What do you think of our first QuickBites video? Send us feedback at communications@ohiorestaurant.org