BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!
It’s easy to see why so many businesses work with SLARA. The resources and services we offer to the restaurant community are second to none here in the Utah.
Our association is finding great success and momentum. Yours will too. Join us today.
Strengthening Utah’s Restaurant & Hospitality Community
A SLARA membership connects you with the people, resources, and advocacy working to support and protect the restaurant industry in Utah. Whether you operate a restaurant, manage a hospitality business, or provide services to the industry, SLARA membership provides meaningful advantages for your business and your team.
Legislative Resources
SLARA works to ensure the hospitality industry has a strong voice in decisions that impact your business. We have a full-time lobbyist that works with all areas of regulatory authorities.
Also, something most owners do not know…we put equal time behinds the scenes preventing bad legislation as we do promoting good ones. This fact can be oftentimes overlooked.
Members benefit from:
Legislative representation on issues affecting restaurants and bars
Monitoring of legislative and regulatory changes
Industry advocacy that protects restaurant and bar operators and employees
Communication with policymakers and industry leaders
Networking & Industry Connections
One of the most valuable aspects of membership is the opportunity to connect with other professionals in the restaurant and hospitality community.
Members enjoy:
Networking events with restaurant owners and hospitality leaders
Opportunities to build partnerships with trusted vendors and suppliers
Access to a community of professionals facing similar challenges and opportunities
Marketing Resources
SLARA develops events and marketable opportunities to generate exposure for its members and sponsors. If you need to be seen, SLARA will make sure you’re seen in the right light at the right time.
Media leads & press opportunities
Quality backlinking
Social media coverage featuring your business, specifically targeted to Utah’s foodies
Business Support & Resources
Running a restaurant or bar is complex. SLARA helps members navigate industry challenges and access helpful resources.
Members benefit from:
Industry insights and operational guidance
Connections to trusted service providers
Opportunities to promote and grow your business within the industry community
Member Discounts
Discounts available for members only in restaurant/bar-related services:
Visit Salt Lake membership services
Easy Food Handlers Food & Alcohol training, including ServSafe Manager Certification
Music licensing discounts
Equality Utah's Diversity & Inclusion Trainings/Certifications
& more
Community & Industry Leadership
SLARA members play a role in shaping the future of Utah’s restaurant and bar.
Membership provides opportunities to:
Connect participation with 2030 Winter Olympic events
Representation in City, County and State initiatives
Participate in industry initiatives
Collaborate with fellow professionals
Support the continued growth and success of the local restaurant & bar community