The Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) is the leading business association for the restaurant industry in Delaware. Comprised of more than 1900 restaurants, the industry employs a workforce of more than 40,000 people and is the largest component of Delaware’s tourism industry. As the number one small business employer and the fourth largest employer overall, the restaurant industry in Delaware creates an economic impact of over $1.3 billion. The DRA is the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to promoting, protecting and improving Delaware’s food service industry, which is the cornerstone of Delaware’s economy, careers and communities.