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The most important news and updates from HRA and our trusted partners.
SB 2784 (Tip Credit) is Deferred
OUR VOICES HAVE BEEN HEARD! Due to the overwhelming support, testimony, and participation of our HRA members and industry advocates, SB 2784 has been deferred! There were 128 total testimonies submitted on this measure, 96 were in support of the bill, 32 were opposed...
Guy Fieri Foundation Donates $1.2 Million to Lahaina Restaurant Workers Impacted by Wildfires – Updated January 25, 2024
With a deep love for Maui, celebrated chef and TV personality Guy Fieri teamed up with the Hawaii Restaurant Association (HRA), American Savings Bank (ASB) and Fiserv, Inc., to distribute $600 prepaid debit cards to Lahaina restaurant workers who lost their job when...
Kōkua for Maui
The Hawai'i Restaurant Association is mobilizing donations to provide urgent relief for Maui, such as: food, clean water, medical supplies, and shelter for those affected by this disaster. In addition, long-term assistance will help the region recover from this...
Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show
March 22 – 23, 2023 9am - 5pm Hawaii Convention Center The Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show is partnered with the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association, the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association, and Star Events (a division of Oahu Publications, Inc.) to showcase the...
15th Annual Golf Tournament
When: May 18, 2023 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Location: Hawaii Prince Golf Club 91-1200 Fort Weaver Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706 Registration: 10:00, Shotgun: 11:00 AM Registration A - Platinum Sponsor – $1,500.00 3-Player team, includes cart; green fees; light lunch;...
Honolulu Outdoor Dining Program
In a move to support our local restaurants as we continue down the long road to economic recovery, the City and County of Honolulu has put the City's previously temporary sidewalk dining program into law in Ord. 22-19 (Bill 27 (2022), CD2), which is the City's outdoor...
From Grindz to Grinds – Y. Hata Helps Local Restaurants Flourish
Whether your restaurant serves up local grindz with two scoops rice or the finest Kona coffee grinds, Y. Hata & Co. is the partner for you. Founded in 1913 in Hilo, Hawaii, Y. Hata is the largest locally owned foodservice distributor in the State and within the...
BBB’s Best Practices for Exemplary Consumers: Why They’re Crucial for Small Businesses
BBB’s Best Practices for Exemplary Consumers: Why They’re Crucial for Small Businesses A lot of pressure is placed on businesses to go above and beyond for their customers. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic now coupled with ongoing supply chain issues, labor shortages,...
PRINTED MENUS ARE SO 2012
WHAT’S THE SOUP OF THE DAY? Today it’s Hawaiian Oxtale, but tomorrow it’ll be Cream of Sadness if your marketing and print materials aren’t up to snuff. When it comes to staying on top in the restaurant game, keeping a vivacious, lively set of menu items is tantamount...