Members Only Webinars

Unlock the power of artificial intelligence to take your restaurant marketing to new heights. Join AI strategist Monica Poling for a practical, fast-paced webinar designed exclusively for restaurant owners and managers seeking to simplify and supercharge their promotional efforts.

This webinar gave restaurant owners a fast, practical rundown of the biggest legal issues they faced, with attorney Larry Donahue breaking down HR risks, immigration compliance, minimum‑wage rules, firing protocols, and other high‑impact areas. It served as a clear, accessible guide for operators who wanted to protect their business and stay ahead of legal trouble.

Discover why NMRA is the go-to resource for New Mexico’s hospitality pros—so you can simplify operations, save more, and stay ahead. No fluff—just tools, benefits, and real-world solutions designed to make running your business easier.

This engaging session explores the newest advancements in hospitality technology, covering digital marketing, automation, workforce management, and POS systems. Learn how these cutting-edge tools can streamline your operations, boost customer loyalty, and drive growth. The video also features vendors showcasing solutions tailored to your business needs. Stay ahead of industry trends and discover how to leverage technology for success.

Ask us Anything, or as we like to call it, Stump the Staff! In this video, we have Staff Subject Matter Experts on: Membership Benefits, Food Safety, Alcohol Service, NM Government Regulations and other questions you have about the restaurant industry in New Mexico. 

NMRA technology partner Train 321 presents their revolutionary online training system, which will help you train new and existing employees faster and more thoroughly than ever before. Are you looking for ways to make technology work for you so you can take some much–needed time off? Well, this is it! And here’s the best part: if you are a restaurant headquartered in Albuquerque with under 500 employees, the City of Albuquerque is offering to pay for this technology for you

NMRA & Adesso got you the money you needed to make it through COVID. Now we have a new way to help your restaurant get much needed funds! Stop leaving money on the table and discover the power of the Tip Tax Credit and how it can revolutionize your business.

Wouldn’t it be nice to find staff that is experienced, trained and excited about the future of the industry? NMRA Director of Education Tom Schuch and CEO Carol Wight are excited to discuss innovative ways to engage with our future workforce during this exclusive webinar. During this webinar we will unveil practical strategies for bridging the gap between education and industry, empowering both students and employers alike. You do not want to miss this opportunity!

It seems you’ve been in the restaurant business your entire life. You are ready to retire or just get out! So, what do you do now? And how do you do it? Close, Sell? This seminar, presented by Jeannie Randolph, Vice President, Business Brokerage at King Capital Commercial Real Estate, will walk you through some of the most important aspects in preparing to sell your restaurant.

Some of the hottest topics of the holiday season are typically alcohol serving & safety. This year NMRA and ServSafe have partnered to bring you an exclusive webinar  to highlight all of the laws you need to know and brush up on alcohol serving & safety. Make sure you join us to get a refresher for you staff before the holiday season gets underway! 

In this video NMRA and the NM Department of Workforce Solutions discuss how to find out if your restaurant is complying with the Healthy Workplaces Act. It’s been one year since the enactment of the law, and we are still getting calls about details on implementing the law in individual restaurants. This video should answer most questions.

Introducing a 10-week, fully virtual program with content based on an MBA curriculum, the Hospitality Business School. Learn, understand, and apply the best practices of people management and business finances to immediately improve your business.

In our final legislative update of 2023 our CEO and Lobbyists fill you in on what happened with all the bills that mattered to restaurants this session. The 2023 session of the New Mexico Legislature has had its challenges, but NMRA saw some success combating increases in minimum wage as well as staving off drastic liquor tax increases.

Unlock the Combined Power: Your NMRA Membership Benefits & Buyers Edge Platform This isn’t just another webinar. It’s a deep dive into a powerful collaboration designed to give you a significant competitive edge. Buyers Edge Platform is a leading digital procurement network, offering cutting-edge technology and incredible purchasing power to restaurants just like yours.

RestaurantOwner.com webinar, a session designed exclusively for our members. This is a unique opportunity to discover how RestaurantOwner.com can revolutionize how you run your restaurant. Gain insights into tools and training that have propelled countless independent restaurant owners and their teams toward lasting success.

This video gives Albuquerque restaurant owners a quick, clear walkthrough of how to elevate their team with FREE job training through Job Training Albuquerque. In just a few minutes, it breaks down what the program offers, how much funding is available, the food‑service certifications included, and how easy it is to apply—making it a must‑watch for any operator looking to strengthen skills, boost service, and take advantage of no‑cost workforce development

We know you’re already tired of hearing about the election. But what happens in the election determines your bottom line. A restaurant owner once said that their biggest competition wasn’t the restaurant across the street. It was the government thinking they should share in the restaurant’s profits. Unfortunately, if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu. Help us support candidates who prioritize business interests.