"make it or break it"
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4 must do's to survive and flourish in today's restaurant industry

Competition is fierce. Consumer expectations are high. It is harder and harder to get customers thru the door and even more difficult to get money to your bottom line!

After decades of guiding restaurants out of their financial doldrums, there are 4 things every restaurant must do and do well. Those that "get it" get it. Those that don't...well...they become an unfortunate statistic.

The MHRA will be hosting  an evening workshop that will help your business reach is full potential.

WHAT: MAKE IT OR BREAK IT
WHEN: AUGUST 9, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 
WHERE: HOLIDAY INN TRUSTMARK PARK

Free for MHRA members
$45 for non-members

Cost includes dinner and resource books (books are $100 value alone!)

If you are already running a restaurant or thinking about starting one, this is a must attend event. A couple of hours can help you either

MAKE IT OR BREAK IT!

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    Make it or break it

Dept of Labor Finalizes Ruling on association health plans

national restaurant association to launch 
restaurant & hospitality benefit trust

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MHRA ANNOUNces Creation of
"MHRA hall of fame"

The MHRA Hall of Fame recognizes restaurant owners, top level managers, chefs and suppliers to the industry who have made lasting contributions to the foodservice industry.
Additionally, the MHRA will consider induction of “Legacy Restaurants” as well. A Legacy Restaurant must meet specific requirements for consideration including length of service as well as its impact to community and the industry. 
For more information on the Hall of Fame Criteria, click here
To nominate an individual or a restaurant, click here

mUSIC lICENSING fACING cHALLENGES

The DOJ announced they may remove a few of the basic rules -- known as "consent decrees" -- that protect your restaurant from anti-trust actions by the two largest music licensors, ASCAP and BMI, which together control nearly 90% of all licensable music. 

Without these rules and protections in place, ASCAP and BMI can increase their license costs, charge one restaurant a higher rate than others, or even deny a license to a restaurant altogether.

Click here to urge the DOJ to keep the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees in place!

​United health care offers 4 new ways to meet your health insurance needs

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Regardless if you insure 2 people or 2000 people, United Health Care has a plan to fit your needs. The new Association Benefit Trust Plan msy just be the answer you are looking for. Read More
Click the logo above for a listing of MHRA associate members providing services and products to our industry. 

Restaurant Owners & Operators

The MHRA provides restaurant owners and operators with insights from and collaboration with other food industry professionals.
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Service Providers

The MHRA provides restaurant and hospitality service providers with a platform to easily reach industry decision makers in Mississippi. 
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Endorsed Providers 

Fishbowl is the leading provider of online Guest Relationship Marketing software and services to the restaurant industry. Take advantage of member discounts.
HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS consistently delivers quality processing rates with Best in Class Customer Service. MHRA members are eligible for reduced rates.
ALL OF YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS IN ONE STOP! Members are realizing significant savings.  Have your agent contact Gumtree.  Click here for an overview of the program.
MHRA Members can receive up to 20% off their Music Licensing Fees with BMI
Working hand in hand, the MHRA and NRA are committed to providing you with the resources needed to operate a successful restaurant.
Whether you are looking for a key manager or a whole staff, our national partnership with CAREERBUILDER.COM will save you money and help you find the right person!
As a preferred partner of the National Restaurant Association (NRA) & MHRA, GuestMetrics is proud to offer complimentary access to its GuestSnapshot enterprise reporting system exclusively to members. The system enables restaurant operators to leverage the power of their own POS data with reporting tools that are user-friendly and near real-time. GuestSnapshot includes reporting tools focused both on revenue generation and cost management, empowering operators to profitably manage their business.