News Archive
Apr 2021
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Apr 22
2021
AUSTIN, TX (April 13, 2021) – Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) has partnered with Axial Commerce, a one-stop software solution that drives restaurant sales and controls expenses. Launched in 2017 in Austin, Axial Commerce gives real-time insights...
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Apr 21
2021
San Antonio Chapter of Texas Restaurant Association Prepares to Vaccinate Hospitality Workers and Offer Industry Job Fair SAN ANTONIO, TX (April 21, 2021) - The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA), San Antonio chapter, and other groups have teamed up...
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Apr 14
2021
Texas Restaurant Association Teams Up with Texas Food & Wine Alliance, Houston Rockets, Multiple Hospitals, and others to Vaccinate Hospitality Workers AUSTIN, TX (April 14, 2021) - The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) and other groups have...
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Apr 7
2021
When “Daniel” shut down due to COVID-19, Chef Daniel Boulud quickly developed creative weekly menus, powered by an online delivery and carryout platform. His pivot shows how some restaurateurs have faced new circumstances with remarkable resilience...
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Apr 6
2021
AUSTIN, TX (April 6, 2021) – The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) today announced the appointment of David Hester to Director, Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation (TRAEF). TRA represents the state’s $70 billion restaurant industry...
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Apr 5
2021
On its own, waste cooking oil from your fryer has no value and needs to be disposed of. But with the help of a reputable used cooking oil recycling service, oil is converted into yellow grease, a valuable component used in the production of...
Mar 2021
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Mar 31
2021
Latest Update: March 31, 2021 The Texas Restaurant Association is committed to providing our members with resources and opportunities to help manage elements within our control. We are your voice and stand together with you in these...
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Mar 22
2021
Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D., moving to the National Restaurant Association as Chief Collaboration Officer and EVP of Industry Relations focused on uniting the industry as it navigates recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. AUSTIN, Texas (March 22,...
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Mar 12
2021
DALLAS, TX (March 12, 2021) – Tomorrow, Saturday March 13, several thousand pounds of food will be distributed to families of restaurant workers to provide support during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Greater Dallas and Tarrant County...
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Mar 10
2021
To assess the ongoing economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the Texas Restaurant Associaiton and the National Restaurant Assocation Research Group conducted a survey of 3,000 restaurant operators February 2-10, 2021. Click the image to...
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Mar 4
2021
AUSTIN, TX (March 4, 2021) – Today, the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) released an updated Texas Restaurant Promise to guide restaurants as they prepare to continue providing a safe and welcoming dining experience when Texas’ COVID-19 protocols...
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Mar 4
2021
Time spent managing employee shifts, PTO, overtime, and full-time/part-time status is time away from customers and coaching the crew. And labor hours can be some of the biggest costs in the business, usually accounting for 25%-35% of restaurant...