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Kick Starting Wellness in Restaurants
Starting a new wellness program or initiative can be a challenging thing to do in any workplace, and even more challenging when you work in a restaurant. With employees working across multiple shifts, and having inconsistent schedules, it can be difficult to get...
A Growing Industry…..
This is a very busy time for the Restaurant Industry in Hawaii. There are great new restaurants opening every month to join the great ones that have been operating for some time. With the addition of new condo buildings comes retail space dedicated to restaurants. The...
HRA Announces New PSA Video “A Day in the Life”
Hawaii Restaurant Association is proud to announce the release of our new public service announcement (PSA) television spot debuting this quarter. Produced by The Harris Agency, “A Day in the Life” tracks the journey of a local meal from its roots in the sea and on...
Legislative Pau Hana Co-sponsored with Hawaii Food Industry Association
On February 23 over 80 legislators and food industry professionals gathered at the Hukilau Bar & Grill in Downtown Honolulu for a Legislative Pau Hana. HRA board Chairman Michael Miller and HRA Legislative Chair Victor Lim represented our interests well at this...
February Membership Mixer Recap
The HRA membership mixer at Luibuenos in Kapolei on Tuesday February 21 attracted a good turnout of over 65 members and guests. There is a fast growing West side community that shows a lot of potential to grow the HRA membership. Thank you to our sponsors Il Gelato,...
HRA’s 11th Annual Hall of Fame Award Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the Hawaii Restaurant Association's 11th Annual Hall of Fame Awards Dinner - HRA 70th Anniversary Celebration. We're looking for the names of people or companies that have:...
Don’t Let Work Be a Pain in the Back
In the restaurant industry, you are particularly susceptible to back and neck pain or injury due to the long hours you spend on your feet with the weight of supplies and food trays that are constantly being carried around. This is the single leading cause of...
Proper Thawing Procedures
The last time, we talked about proper cooling procedures, and that’s one of the most dangerous procedures in a restaurant if done incorrectly. It’s also one of the things in a restaurant that is most difficult to do correctly and consistently. Today let’s talk about...
New Member Profile: FiveStars Loyalty, Inc.
Something is changing — a powerful movement where all businesses, large and small, are shifting focus. Instead of prioritizing acquisition and burning through new customers, businesses are doubling down on their current customers, improving the customer experience,...