Legislative

The Association lobbies for you in Nebraska’s legislature on state & federal issues pertaining to alcohol, labor & general taxation. We monitor legislation that affects your restaurant and ultimately, your bottom line.

Member Services

Business Insurance

Farmers Insurance Group is an endorsed provider for Nebraska Restaurant Association members and offers quality, affordable insurance. A dividend program is available for Workers Compensation Insurance as well as various premium discounts for our members.

Legal Services

For more than 50 years, Jackson Lewis has placed a high premium on preventive strategies and positive solutions in the practice of workplace law. Their clients represent a wide range of public and private businesses and non-profit institutions. Jackson Lewis are experienced professionals in all aspects of employee law.

E-Marketing Solutions

Fishbowl is the leading provider of on–demand marketing software and services to the restaurant industry. With innovative Email Marketing, Social Media, Guest Database Management, Analytics and Local Store Marketing Solutions, they help deliver more guests, more sales, more often.

Music Licensing Discount Programs

Nebraska Restaurant Association members can save up to 20% thru Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). BMI collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed.

Credit Card Processing & Payroll Services

Heartland Payment Systems is the exclusive provider of card processing, gift marketing, check management, payroll & tip management services for the National Restaurant Association, Council of State Restaurant Associations & 40 state restaurant associations.

Networking Opportunities

Taste of Nebraska

Enjoy an excellent opportunity to mingle and get to know other members of the Nebraska Restaurant Association at our annual gala, the Taste of Nebraska. Year after year, Taste sells out, attracting restaurateurs and Allied members from across the state. The banquet consists of a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and entertainment. Restaurateur of the Year, Allied Member of the Year, and Lodger of the Year are presented at the awards ceremony. Sponsorship opportunities at a variety of levels are available.

Annual Golf Classic

Be a part of this exciting networking event! As a sponsor, you have a variety of opportunities to promote your corporation/business while supporting the Association. The golf tournament consists of lunch, 4–player scramble and awards reception and dinner. This event is open to restaurant operators to meet peers, share ideas and discuss current industry topics.

Annual Meeting

Join us for lunch at the Governor’s Mansion in January for the Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Restaurant Association.

Publications

Quarterly Magazine

Each member receives our quarterly publication, MainCourse. This publication updates you on local & national trends, government regulation, membership news, events, food safety, and industry activities.

Buyers Guide

The Buyers Guide is a comprehensive listing of the products and services provided by the Allied Members of the Nebraska Restaurant Association. The Guide is an easy to use reference tool that can be used year–round.

Educational Programming & Certification

ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification

Nationally recognized & accredited. The classes deliver high-quality training options for every manager. From the classroom to online, and in a variety of languages, this is your food safety training and certification solution.

ServSafe Alcohol®

Responsible alcohol service is an issue that touches your business, your customers & your community. ServSafe Alcohol is today’s real-world training solution, with practical knowledge and best-in-class resources that help to prepare and protect every operation every day. In short, it sets the standard for responsible alcohol service training.

ServSafe Employee Training

The ServSafe Starters training and assessment program is a complete solution that delivers consistent food safety training to employees. ServSafe Starters covers five key areas:

• Basic Food Safety
• Hygiene
• Cross-contamination & Allergens
• Time & Temperature
• Cleaning & Sanitation

ProStart®

ProStart is the career-building program for high school students who are interested in culinary arts and foodservice management. This is their first step towards promising careers in the hospitality industry and helps you gain motivated, skilled employees.

FMP® Certification

The Foodservice Management Professional® (FMP®) credential represents excellence across the industry. The FMP certification recognizes exceptional managers and supervisors who have achieved the high level of knowledge, experience and professionalism that is most valued by our industry. The FMP credential not only signifies a professional’s mastery of competencies to potential employers, but it’s also an important tool that helps the industry recruit, retain and reward qualified employees.

Other Educational /Training materials are available in our resource library.