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HRA Staff participate in LEI event at the Hawaii Convention Center
On April 18, HRA executives and staff attended the LEI event at the Hawaii Convention Center to promote the Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation ProStart program. LEI is a HTA-sponsored workforce development project created by ClimbHI to inspire...
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
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
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
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...
A guide to Hawaii’s “Generations” profile including purchase power and triggers
Hawaii’s population is diverse, with needs, desires and motivations that can vary wildly among generations. Zeroing in on what different age groups look for in a local restaurant can give you a distinct competitive advantage and guide you in creating messaging that...
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 fact, and do...
HRA 2017 Employee Appreciation and Excellence Awards Recap
On Monday, March 20, 2017 at The Kahala Hotel and Resort, over 200 Hawaii Restaurant Association members and guests were in attendance to witness over 40 employees of various Hawaii restaurants and food service companies receive awards during the Employee Appreciation...
Food Friends and Foes for Your Teeth – by Hawaii Dental Service
If you are what you eat, then it’s particularly true for your teeth and gums. When you drink sugary beverages and eat starchy foods, you’re not only feeding yourself—you’re feeding the plaque that can cause problems in your mouth. Plaque is a naturally occurring,...