“From the creative local restaurant, to the national chain and everything in between, the dining industry in Arizona continues to flourish with diversity, progress and originality, creating the strongest economic dining environment in the country” – Steve Chucri, president and CEO. Since 1939, the Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) has been honored to represent and serve Arizona’s flourishing restaurant industry. As a non-profit association, our most cherished roles are to advocate, educate, and collaborate in any way that better assists our membership. Our basic tenets involve escalating awareness of food safety and healthy living, bolstering a thriving industry workforce, increasing profitability, and driving business to restaurants and industry associates. The ARA represents all factions of the restaurant community and has a robust list of member benefits to assist every business from Quick Service to Fine Dining to our Vendor Members who supply goods and services to restaurants. We welcome your support and invite you to get involved with the ARA as we work side by side with our valued members.