About Us

Restaurants are an increasingly important part of Kentucky’s economy.

Restaurants are a key driver of employment in Kentucky, and their sales generate tremendous tax revenues for the state. The contribution of Kentucky’s restaurants extends far beyond the jobs they create, the careers they build and the revenues they generate. America’s restaurants today are leaders in nutrition and healthy living, sustainability and social responsibility, and entrepreneurship and business opportunities.

What is the Kentucky Restaurant Association and what do they do?

The state headquarters, located in Louisville, has a staff available to help with the organization of events & meetings, keep members informed of the benefits, lobby for restaurant issues in Washington & Frankfort, and help them with the daily questions and problems in their business.

Committees are formed to help with the wide range of activities the KRA is involved in, from student scholarships to legislation to expos & "Tastes". These committees are also made up of members, who want to actively participate in the Association.

Your KRA membership provides reduced costs for the following services:

• Automatic Bill Payment - Dues can be automatically paid monthly, quarterly or anually - no check to write and KRA benefits are not disrupted.
• Advertising - Discounted ad rates for KRA MEMBERS with the Courier Journal, Louisville Magazine, Lexington Herald Leader, & Kentucky Restaurant Journal (15% discount in Journal), Kentucky Travel Guide (10% off)
• Banner Ads - Discount rates for banner ads at www.kyra.org
• CMSText - Save 30% on text message customer opt-in program. 
• Credit Card Processing - Savings that is exclusively members.
• Employment & Training Programs - Reduced rates for KRA MEMBERS on employment & training assistance!
• Fish Bowl - Fish Bowl e-mail marketing can be used to announce: *New Menu Items, *Charity Events & *New Store Openings.
• Insurance - Reduced rates on Property & Casualty, Liability, Equipment Breakdown, Business Income & much more. Commercial Packages include 5% off Secura insurance premiums through Insuramax.
• Music Licensing - Up to 20% discount on Music Licensing fees.
• On-Hold Marketing - special rates for members
• Payroll Processing - 15% discount on Payroll Processing.
• P.O.S. Supplies - 10% discount on POS supplies.
• Pressure Wash Services - Discount rates for pressure wash services, repair & sales services, grease trap & drain services.
• ServSafe® & ServSafe Alcohol® - Reduced rates on ServSafe® & ServSafe Alcohol® classes.
• Web Page Design - 20% discount on all internet development & graphic art services, including web hosting.
• Discounts on Subscriptions - Discount on your subscription to Nation's Restaurant News.

And There's More!

Member Directory with Supplier Listing, Management Seminars and Training Programs, Restaurant Employment Applications and Other Employment Materials for Sale, Free Required Posters, Safety Information, Purchase Checklist, and MORE. Library of Books and Videos for Training and Management.