Our Members are the Mission
We exist to provide exceptional value through membership benefits, industry advocacy, community involvement, educational resources and networking opportunities.
Miss Hawaii Star Dahl-Thurston, Mayor of Honolulu Rick Blangiardi, Jason Peel, Linda Rosario, Russell Hata, Alan Ho, Ave Kwok, and Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke
Membership Benefits
As a busy restaurant operator, think of HRA’s restaurant membership as your trusted advisor and resource when navigating your business. We can provide legal resources, training and certification for you and your staff, advocacy representation, operations support, and community engagement as part of your membership. There is strength in numbers – joining the HRA pledges your support to the foodservice and restaurant industry.
- Legislative Advocacy
- Networking & Community Engagement
- Education & Future Employee Development
- Special membership discounts
- News-Resources-Support
Recent News & Press
The most important news, offers, and updates from HRA and our trusted partners.
IslandNews – March 17, 2024 – Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show This Week in Honolulu
HONOLULU (Island News) Sheryl Matsuoka, Hawaii Restaurant Association, Executive Director and Chef Goran Streng, Culinary Consultant for Chef Zone were on Good Morning Hawaii, Sunday to talk about the Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show....
MidWeek – March 13, 2024 – The hospitality industry is in good hands because of people like Sheryl Matsuoka and Jared Higashi, and the educational foundations they represent
They may not be household names, but Sheryl Matsuoka and Jared Higashi are among those who labor diligently in the state’s hospitality industry, playing vital parts in ensuring that this all-important sector that employs tens of thousands of people keeps humming along...
IslandNews – March 11, 2024 – Hana Kitchens empowers small businesses in Hawaii
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hana Kitchens in Honolulu recently showcased renovations. The Downtown business provides kitchen spaces for culinary talents in our community. Hana Kitchens in downtown Honolulu is more than just a shared space, it provides growth for small...
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