Today, the WRA has more than 4,500 members and provides a variety of educational, training, business assistance, and governmental relations services. The WRA responds to member needs by providing retrospective rating, health insurance, food safety and alcohol server training programs, as well as many other business assistance programs. We also directly represent our members through lobbying efforts with the state legislature and we have one of the most sophisticated and effective grassroots lobbying organizations in the state.
Restaurants are a part of the very fabric of every community in Washington State.
From sponsoring the local little league team to organizing food distribution programs, restaurants are huge contributors to every neighborhood. The average family eats at least 4 meals a week away from home. The restaurant industry is the birthplace for entrepreneurs. Restaurants provide excellent pay and benefits. For many, the ease and flexibility of restaurant work is very attractive.