Colorado Restaurant Association Revenue and Competitors

Founded in 1933, the Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA) is the leading trade organization for the state's dynamic foodservice industry. The CRA represents, educates and promotes an industry comprised of more than 11,000 eating and drinking establishments that provide Colorado with more than 270,000 jobs – 12% of employment in the state - and $10.9 billion in annual sales. The CRA has approximately 3,000 restaurant members and over 300 vendor members that provide products and services to the foodservice industry. The CRA offers independently-owned restaurant members a dual membership with the National Restaurant Association (NRA). A 60+person Board of Directors governs the CRA, a nine-person Executive Committee directs policy and a paid staff of 19 manages the association's day-to-day operations. The CRA has eight chapters statewide including three student chapters.