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Welcome To NMRA
We are YOUR professional organization. Are you frustrated putting out fires (sometimes literally) on a daily basis? Wondering where the next emergency will come from, someone calling in sick or quitting just as you get them trained? Well the New Mexico Restaurant Association (NMRA) is ready to help you put systems in place so you can sleep at night and be on your way to having the successful business you always dreamed you would have.
You will also be relieved to know, as a member, you have a voice in government. Legislators and regulators consistently consult us. We protect our industry from particularly troublesome laws with a professional staff of qualified lobbyists. As a member of NMRA you are automatically a member of the National Restaurant Association and receive all of their benefits as well.
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Negotiated Discounts For Our Members
Because we have 1,500 members we are able to negotiate special discounts for our members so you can save money and time vetting different vendors.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
“We get the power of a bigger company”
“NMRA gives the new restaurateur the power of a bigger company. The biggest benefit is that the NMRA sticks up for our industry on the government level.”
Matt DiGregory, CEO Home on The Range, Inc.
“Saved me money…”
“I have had the opportunity to meet other restaurant owners and share experiences and great stories. The restaurant association has saved me money with workers’ comp, music and so many other ways.”
Marie Coleman, Church Street Cafe
“Membership proved to be a wise decision.”
“We joined NMRA in 2009. This proved to be a wise decision. We took full advantage of everything the NMRA has to offer.”
Wayne Moore, Director of Bistro Operations for
St. Clair Winery.
“Important advocacy work…”
“As individual owner/operators, we simply do not have the time to do this important advocacy work…. but our Association does and does it well!!!! “
Tom and Jerean Hutchinson, Owners La Posta and Hacienda de Mesilla
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Trends: What Will Happen & What Might Happen
by: John Self, The Service Doc Labor shortage It’s here and it’s changing the restaurant industry. Normally, employees just looked at other restaurants to see if there were better jobs, but today, they’re comparing their restaurant job’s pay and benefits with entirely...
Is Everything (Your Restaurant) Okay?
By: John SelfIs your company trying to be OK? Of course not. But it happens every day in most restaurants in America. It is a pet peeve of mine when a manager comes to my table and asks, "Is everything OK?" "Everything." And "OK." What's wrong with this picture? Not...
Connect to the Best to Run Your Restaurant
One of the best benefits of being a member of NMRA is your connection to other people and businesses in our industry. As an association, we talk a lot about "strength in numbers". This is vital to our advocacy efforts to protect and strengthen the restaurant...
Become a Featured Benefit
NMRA is proud to announce a great way to get your product or service to our Members. The Association's "Featured Benefits" will put your business in the spotlight! Do you have a great offer? In order to participate, you need to offer our members a significant discount...
COVID-19 Modifications for Our Restaurants
One of the bright spots in Albuquerque’s economy and tourism industry has always been our restaurants. We hope our restauranteurs will take the lead in re-opening our economy, because it will boost the morale of all of us. We like dining out! Now is the time to begin...
4 Common Loss Pitfalls for Restaurants
Controlling losses in a restaurant can be a challenging task to master. Losses occur in all areas of the restaurant, from the front-of-the-house to the back-of-the-house, but there are some steps a restaurant operator can take to help keep things manageable. By...
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