Wisconsin Restaurant Association

Enter to Win 4 Tickets to a Green Bay Packers Game! Cheer on the Packers from the Miller Lite Deck as they take on the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 5. You’ll be treated to an indoor club experience that includes outdoor terrace seating. Purchase raffle tickets here - wirestaurant.org/packers ?? Raffle tickets are $100 each with only 50 tickets being sold ?? Deadline to purchase is December 2, 2024 ?? Drawing will be held December 3, 2024 ?? Value: $1,200 Winner need not be present at drawing. Thank you Molson Coors for donating such a cool raffle prize that supports the WRA Education Foundation.

Here at WRA, we always value stakeholder feedback as we evolve our organization. Didn't make it to our Restaurant Insights Summit in Pewaukee earlier in October? Or simply didn't know it was happening? We would love your feedback (quick 2-minute survey) to grow this industry event & to improve our communication strategies.

Please help us welcome Cafe Floriana (West Bend) to the Wisconsin Restaurant Association as a new member! "I joined WRA to stay updated on restaurant happenings, connect with other local businesses, and have a team for support and questions! We're excited and thankful to be members!" - Alyssa Hutchins Cafe Floriana is a small, neighborhood coffee shop featuring an in-house bakery, light breakfast fare, sandwiches, coffee, tea, fruit smoothies, and acai berry smoothie bowls!

The Wisconsin Bakers Association will be hosting not one, not two, but SEVEN bakery and dessert competitions at our Wisconsin Food & Hospitality Expo on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. ?? Art of the Tart ?? Best of the Midwest Hand Pie Contest ?? Kooky Cookie Cutter Challenge ?? Piece of Cake Contest (Theme: Tea Party) ?? Sourdough Showdown ?? Tiered Cake Challenge: Extreme Birthday Edition ?? Ultimate Donut Duel College Students and Industry Professionals are invited to compete in our Baking & Cake Decorating Competitions! All competitors must either represent a licensed food service facility (bakeries, cafes, grocery stores, restaurants) or be a college student currently enrolled in a Baking & Pastry Arts or Culinary program (certificate or degree). Sign up here to compete in this year's Baking & Cake Decorating Competitions: https://lnkd.in/gqXQS_zW

Get ready for the hottest trends hitting menus in 2025! ?? ??? Topping the list? A push for sustainability and local sourcing, as diners seek out restaurants that support environmental responsibility. Cold brew, hot honey, and the bold flavors of Korean and Vietnamese cuisines are making waves. Curious to see what's trending? Check out the full list in the National Restaurant Association's #WhatsHot2025 Culinary Forecast: https://bit.ly/3UOSvy4

WRA's President & CEO, Kristine Hillmer, spoke at a Council of State Restaurant Associations meeting about implementing Kitchen Cabinet activities by State Restaurant Associations. Kitchen Cabinet is a group of restaurateurs who are committed to growing and showcasing the work done by the restaurant industry to strengthen the communities where they live and work.

Check-out our recap video from the inaugural Women in Hospitality Conference! The 430 people that joined us helped make the day truly inspiring and meaningful for everyone. The energy, insights, and connections shared throughout the event demonstrated the true strength of our hospitality community.

To all Veterans. We honor you, we thank you, and we salute you on Veteran’s Day & everyday. Your bravery and commitment to service remain a constant reminder to never take our freedoms for granted.

Did you know the Credit Card Competition Act will save restaurant operators money by promoting competition in credit card processing? ?? This bill is a game changer, providing an opportunity for operators to reduce costs and keep more revenue in their pockets! Learn more about how this can benefit your business: https://bit.ly/3Appi64

Help celebrate our industry at the WRA Big Four Chapter Hospitality Gala on Monday, November 18 at the Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center in Neenah. Awards will be presented to deserving individuals from several area groups. The WRA Big Four Chapter will present the following awards: Manager of the Year, Chapter Hero Award and Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year. Register below!