TRA NEWS

• NRA Public Affairs Conference

  The NRA Public Affairs Conference is April 14 - 16 in Washington, D.C. It brings together hundreds of restaurateurs to meet elected officials and help shape pro-restaurant policy. Register today

• Texas Restaurant Industry Reports Softer Same- Store Sales

  Texas restaurant operators reported softer same-store sales and traffic results in December, as compared to the national average, according to the National Restaurant Association Restaurant Industry Tracking Survey results. Twelve percent of Texas respondents reported higher same-store sales in December, while 82 percent reported a sales decline. On the national level, 35 percent of operators reported a sales gain in December, while 49 percent reported lower sales. For More Information

• New and Improved Food Manager Certification

  

  The Texas Restaurant Association has launched a new and improved version of FoodGuard, the industry leading food manager safety certification program. The new FoodGuard has been updated to the most recent FDA food code and utilizes the latest online teaching technologies. FoodGuard is now available in English and Spanish with a new simplified pricing structure. Get Certified Now!

• ServSafe Starters - Employee Guide Texas Version is now available Online!

  

  Accepted by all local jurisdictions requiring food handler safety certification. The ServSafe Starters Employee Guide, Texas Version has been designed to easily integrate food safety into any existing in-house training program. Sections can be completed in approximately 10 minutes. Color-coded sections for easy reference. Color photographs from the learners point of view helps reinforce food safety concepts. NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! More information.