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Details: Published on Thursday, May 10, 2012

For 75 years the Southwest Foodservice Expo, produced by the Texas Restaurant Association, has been the gathering place for industry professionals to share ideas, learn about new trends and get up-to-date with the latest product innovations. Attendees at the Southwest Foodservice Expo are guaranteed to find something new, inspiring and innovative on the show floor this year.

Texas Restaurant Industry at a Glance

Details: Published on Friday, April 27, 2012

The Texas restaurant industry is projected lead the country in sales growth in 2012 with sales of $38.4 billion, a 4.1% increase over 2011.

TRA Welcomes New COO

Details: Published on Thursday, April 26, 2012

The Texas Restaurant Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Malcomb Gardner to the position of Chief Operations Officer, Texas Restaurant Association (TRA), effective immediately.

Texas ProStart Students at James Beard House

Details: Published on Wednesday, March 28, 2012

On April 1, students from Pflugerville’s John B. Connally High and Austin’s Travis High will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that many chefs only dream about - cooking at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City.

Texas Restaurant Operators Optimistic about the Future

Details: Published on Friday, March 09, 2012

The Texas Restaurant Association partners with the National Restaurant Association on the monthly Restaurant Industry Tracking Survey. In January, Texas restaurant operators reported stronger same-store sale and traffic results as compared to the national average.

2012 Texas ProStart Invitational State Winners

Details: Published on Friday, March 09, 2012

On March 3, 10 culinary arts teams and 9 restaurant management teams met in Austin at Round Rock High School to compete in the state finals of the Texas ProStart Invitational. The Academy of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management at Byron Nelson High School in Dallas took first place in the management competition and Miller Career & Technology Center in Katy placed first in the culinary competition. These two teams will represent Texas in the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore in April.

Third Annual Texas ProStart Invitational March 3

Details: Published on Tuesday, February 28, 2012

High school culinary arts and restaurant management students will experience a real-life Top Chef Texas competition at the Third Annual Texas ProStart Invitational in Austin on March 3.

TRA & Foodways Texas Partner to Celebrate Iconic Texas Restaurants

Details: Published on Thursday, February 09, 2012

foodwayslogoblack2 As part of a year-long celebration of the association’s 75^th anniversary, the Texas Restaurant Association is partnering with Foodways Texas on an oral history project that will preserve the great stories of iconic Texas restaurants.

TRA Education Foundation Partners with Texas Gas Services

Details: Published on Wednesday, February 08, 2012

tx-gas-services The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) Education Foundation announced that Texas Gas Service is one of the partners in the Texas ProStart Invitational Competition which showcases the talents and abilities of high school culinary arts and restaurant management students enrolled in Texas ProStart programs across the state.

AMEX Official Card Partner of TRA

Details: Published on Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The Texas Restaurant Association today announced that it has selected American Express to be the Official Card Partner for 2012. This exclusive agreement brings great value to TRA members and American Express.

TRA Announces Key Executive Appointments

Details: Published on Tuesday, January 24, 2012

The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) is pleased to announce three appointments of key executives in Finance, Sponsorship and Marketing positions at their headquarters located in Austin, Texas.