HRA April Membership Mixer Recap

HRA April Membership Mixer Recap

On April 25, over 80 HRA members and guests gathered at The Brewseum in Honolulu and learned why it’s called “Honolulu’s Best Kept Secret.”  This one-of-a-kind establishment uniquely displays various original war and Pearl Harbor memorabilia. The museum was a perfect...
Executive Director’s Message:  Surviving the Competition

Executive Director’s Message: Surviving the Competition

New restaurants are opening in every part of town. There are an array of menu choices and concepts, some that mirror your own. So how can you compete with the new place? Most don’t have a lot of money for a big advertising campaign. You know some of your customers are...
New Member Profile:  Pineapple Printz

New Member Profile: Pineapple Printz

How to increase your brand identity and bottom line with logo apparel Investing in retail apparel – the DOs and DON’Ts Hawaii is a tourist economy and t-shirts are the easiest most sought out souvenirs to bring home. Many successful restaurants, from individual to...
New Member Profile:  VALPAK

New Member Profile: VALPAK

Keeping your restaurant busy and profitable is a big job. Valpak can help! We can connect you to your customers with everything from print ads, web pages, to online and mobile coupons. We have a long history of helping to fill restaurant tables. For over 30 years...
What is one of the best ways to prevent foodborne illness?

What is one of the best ways to prevent foodborne illness?

One of the best and most effective ways to keep your foods safe in any operation is proper handwashing and glove usage. Over 85% – let me repeat that – 85% – of foodborne illness are connected to improper handwashing/glove usage. Does your staff know this...