Member Benefits - Oklahoma Restaurant Association

Member Benefits

ORA membership doesn't cost...it pays! Your ORA membership will benefit and guide you with legislative support; employment & regulatory guidelines; discounted insurance like workers’ compensation, health and business insurance; payroll processing and credit card services; ServSafe® Sanitation; alcohol server training; discounted natural gas; ASCAP/BMI music licensing; a complimentary video training library; and the state’s largest restaurant convention and trade show - just to name a few!

MOST ACCESSED INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAMS

ServSafe® Manager Certification
Our one-day certification class keeps employees in check with health department regulations.
ServSafe® Alcohol
This ABLE-approved bilingual online course provides mandatory training for alcohol server licensure. ORA members receive 33% off the ServSafe Alcohol online course.
ServSafe® Allergens
Learn to accommodate guests with food allergies. ORA members receive 10% off the ServSafe Allergens online course.
Alcohol Compliance Education (ACE)
ACE training promotes the responsible serving, consumption, and marketing of alcoholic beverages. Group training is available onsite at your business. Minimum of 15 people.
Food Safety Posters
Download our most frequently requested food safety posters.
Certificado de ServSafe® para Gerentes
Our one-day certification class is offered in Spanish.

CONTINUING EDUCATION -
Offered through our event programming and ORA Academy to advance members' knowledge and skill levels in leadership, restaurant operations, and culinary skills.

ENDORSED PROVIDERS -

Heartland - Bank Card & Payroll Processing
Midlands - Workers’ Compensation Insurance
McGregor Insurance Group - Property, Casualty & Group Health Insurance
Clearwater Enterprises - Third-Party Natural Gas

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DISCOUNTED SERVICES -

360° Coverage Pros, Cyber Liability & Data Breach Insurance
Adesso Capital, Maximize Pandemic Relief - Claim Your ERTC Money
BMI, Music Rights Management
Office Depot, Office Retail Supply
Soundtrack Your Brand, Music Licensing

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Buyers’ Guide
An easy-to-use online resource that makes searching for a product, service, or supplier quick and easy.

ORA Job Bank
List your available staff positions at no cost in our online Job Bank.

Legal Resource Center
Take the guesswork out of the laws and regulations affecting your business with a strong team of attorneys that can counsel ORA members on any matter that may arise. On behalf of our members, ORA has negotiated 15 minutes of complimentary legal advice. Contact James Leewright at 405-942-8181.

Social Media and Communications
Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or find out more through our publications - À la Carte e-news, ORA Quarterly E-Advertiser, or the Oklahoma Restaurateur magazine.

National Restaurant Association Perks

National Restaurant Association Membership
ORA membership includes dual membership in the national organization for foodservice operators.
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Get valuable resources and expert guidance to build your restaurant career. www.chooserestaurants.org
Manage My Restaurant
A resource to help increase traffic, learn about the latest culinary trends, recruit qualified employees or, renegotiate your lease and more. www.restaurant.org/manage-my-restaurant

Membership

Help Center

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ServSafe® Training

Contacting my Legislator

Getting Involved

Buyer's Guide

Call us- 800.375.8181

What's Happening

OKC ServSafe Classes Moving to New Location

03.14.23

Starting in May, the OKC ServSafe classes will be moving locations to Valliance Tower, located on the 1st floor conference room. During the month of May only, we will be unable to offer recertification or retest options in OKC. If you are needing to re-certify or retest, please call the ORA office and ask about our online ServSafe testing.

01.20.23

Join us for the 2023 TulsaFest at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Tulsa Tuesday, March 28. This annual event features a networking luncheon and educational sessions in the Tulsa area featuring top speaker Tracy Spears, founder of Exceptional Leaders Lab.

ORA Golf Classic - April 10, 2023

01.20.23

Registration has closed for the ORA Golf Classic! The Oklahoma Restaurant Association will host the 2023 ORA Golf Classic on Monday, April 10 at the beautiful Quail Creek Golf and Country Club in Oklahoma City. It promises to be another great ORA Golf Classic!

Adesso Program Returns to ORA Members $4.6 Million to Date -and Rising

08.18.22

The ORA has partnered with Adesso Capital to help our members and non-members file for their ERC funds. To date, Adesso has helped Oklahoma restaurants claim $4.6 Million dollars and counting! Adesso will even pay your initial ORA membership dues if you are not a member, and your next renewal dues if you are already a member. The Adesso team has helped hundreds of restaurants across the U.S. and is prepared to help you. Click this story to get connected with an Adesso team member today!