Training and Education

$50 per student ServSafe Discount – the leading course to meet the Food Code’s “certified food protection manager” requirement. Honored at the IRA office & ISU Extension offices.
$15 per student ServSafe Alcohol Discount – responsible alcohol service training developed by the hospitality industry for the hospitality industry
Group pricing for on-site Guest Service Gold Customer Service Certification Training
Free ticket to the National Restaurant Association Show.

Exclusive Discounts

Access to the Association’s highly allocated private barrels
Energy Sales Tax Exemption for Food Processing Equipment. Average savings $880
5% savings on natural gas service throughout the state of Iowa
Enhanced property casualty insurance with an annual workers compensation dividend
$50 per student discount on ServSafe classes
One free registration to the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago
Dual membership in the National Restaurant Association with access to their research, legal center, and executive forums
Up to a 20% discount on music licensing fees
Payment processing without markup on bankcard interchange and fees assessed by card brands
200 pounds of free oil with installation of oil recycling system
Tax services and preferred lending
Three-year price lock on payroll services
$9 per month access for entire household for telemedicine services including mental health
One year subscription to Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine
Special pricing for Delta Dental, vision and legal services program

Connections

Promote your business on the golf course at the Annual Duffers, Diners & Drives Golf Classic or spend the day golfing, enjoying samples with industry colleagues
Influence lawmakers at the annual Iowa Restaurant Day at the Capitol
Join us at one of our culinary events across the state

Recognition for Your Team

Recognize your longstanding team members with a Stars of Hospitality Award
Nominate your top performers for one of the industry’s annual awards or 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality List

News and Information

Complimentary subscription to Food and Beverage Iowa Business Quarterly
State and Federal Legislative Alerts letting you know who to contact (member of Congress, state legislator, regulatory body, or state agency) and on what pending action.
Complimentary 12-month subscription to Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine
Regulatory Updates that Impact Your Business

Industry promotions

With more than 6,000 eating and drinking establishments employing 155,500 people, Iowa’s hospitality industry has plenty to celebrate. We honor members of our industry through:

Stars of Hospitality celebrating 20+ years at the same establishment
Annual Statewide Culinary Competition
State Mixology Championships
Celebrating Excellence – Recognizing our Restaurateur, Chef, Employee, Emerging Leader and Purveyor of the Year
Restaurant Neighbor Philanthropy Award
American Dream Award
40 Women to Watch in Hospitality Annual List
Iowa State Fair Professional Chef’s Competition

Member Benefits

Training and Education

Connections

Recognition for Your Team

News and Information

Industry promotions