California Restaurant Association

SPREAD THE WORD! #Prop32 will drive up the costs of everyday essentials, like groceries and clothing, hurting working families and small businesses who are already struggling with high prices. Vote #NoOnProp32!

Jackie, congratulations on your 1st work anniversary with the CRA team! We are grateful for your contribution and dedication to our association. You're an essential part of the government affairs team. We appreciate your energy, kindness, and strength in ensuring our restaurant members are heard. Thank you for everything you do, and we look forward to celebrating many more years! 🥳

Thank you for taking our survey! Your responses turned into our action! ISSUE #4: Elimination of surcharges and service fees CRA fought hard to keep flexible pricing options for restaurants after the Attorney General’s office went astray from lawmakers “junk fees” bill intent. CRA jumped into action and cosponsored SB 1524, which was signed into law and took immediate effect, that will preserve your choice to offer pricing models that are best for your restaurant, team-members, and guests so long as those charges are disclosed to guests ahead of purchase. https://hubs.li/Q02Tt6ZS0

Rebecca Charlton, happy 5th work anniversary! 🎉 Your dedication and commitment to your work truly inspire us all. Keep pushing the boundaries with your creativity. Here's to many more amazing years ahead! 🥳

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Sal Sahmanovic, employees like you are the pride and joy of our company. We are so proud to have you with us, and we appreciate all you do to make sure our members are taken care of. On the way forward, you deserve all you have achieved and more. Wishing you a happy 19th work anniversary! 🥳

Happy Halloween! Wishing you a spook-tacularly treat-filled day! 🍭🎃👻🦇 #halloween #restaurantindustry

“Proposition 32 on this year’s ballot would raise California’s minimum wage to $18 per hour, but it would also raise the cost of living.” -Chris Thornberg, Ph.D., Founding Partner, Beacon Economics Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02WpsjM0

Thank you for taking our survey! Your responses turned into our action! ISSUE #1: Predatory lawsuits (e.g. PAGA) After qualifying a ballot measure to eliminate PAGA, CRA was able to bring labor, legislators, and administration leaders to the negotiating table this year to pass PAGA reform. CRA has a resource page dedicated to the reforms and continues to work with our legal partners to help our members understand the new changes and comply. View resources: https://hubs.li/Q02Ttl200

📢 In Case You Missed It! Catch the latest episode of the Confidential Bulletin Podcast: Generations of Flavor: Latina Restauranteurs on Family, Legacy, and Entrepreneurship. Host Lorraine Salazar of Sal’s Mexican Restaurants reflects on her family's journey—starting with her dad picking peaches in the Central Valley and opening their first restaurant with just $25 worth of chicken coop lumber. Joined by Christy Vega of Casa Vega and Dolores C. Jackson of Lolita’s Mexican Food, they dive into how tradition, hard work, and family values shaped their success. Don’t miss this inspiring discussion on food, culture, and building a legacy that lasts generations! 🎧 Apple: https://hubs.li/Q02WddNs0 🎧 Spotify: https://hubs.li/Q02Wdp3h0 📺 YouTube: https://hubs.li/Q02Wdf_c0 #ICYMI #ConfidentialBulletinPodcast #GenerationsOfFlavor #LatinaEntrepreneurs #FamilyBusiness #AmericanDream #RestaurantIndustry