Join Us!
Welcome to the Greater Atlanta Restaurant Association (GARA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to uplifting Atlanta’s culinary community. We’re more than an association—we’re a collaborative network of restaurants, food-trucks, and food-industry professionals committed to excellence, education, and community impact.
As a nonprofit, our mission is to serve: raising industry standards, expanding access to training, strengthening food-safety compliance, and helping Atlanta’s food entrepreneurs thrive. Members receive ongoing education, resources, and support designed to keep them informed, compliant, and competitive in a fast-moving industry.
Join GARA and step into a community that champions local businesses, connects you with industry leaders, and helps shape Atlanta’s culinary future.
Choose your starting point
Explore memberships
Monthly Membership
$19.99/mo
Access and discounts to our growing library of online classes, training courses, assess special events, and 1-on-1 coaching sessions.
Weekly virtual access to our consultants to access basic questions related to resaurant operations, permits and foodsafety.
Annual Membership
$299/yr
Same benefits of the monthly membership. Also, one FREE ServSafe Manager’s Certification (annually) and monthly (free) ServSafe Food Handler course for new employees.
Partner with Us!
A thriving restaurant and foodservice community is sustained by dedicated partners who believe in uplifting the lives of restaurant workers, owners, and their families. These industry supporters champion innovation, elevate food-safety standards, and advance sustainable practices—helping deliver nourishment, opportunity, and joy that strengthen neighborhoods and enrich daily life.
As essential contributors to this ecosystem, partner companies provide the products, services, and expertise that power a national industry worth over $1 trillion. Their commitment keeps local businesses resilient, supports economic mobility, and fuels the continued growth of Atlanta’s dynamic culinary landscape.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Greater Atlanta Restaurant Association (GARA) creates meaningful pathways for companies of all sizes to invest in the health, progress, and long-term success of the restaurant and foodservice sector. Businesses that serve this industry can engage with us through a variety of impactful initiatives that directly support education, compliance, workforce development, and community programs.
Sponsors of GARA and its nonprofit Foundation play a vital role in advancing our mission. Their contributions provide essential funding and resources that help us deliver year-round training, events, programs, and research designed to strengthen Atlanta’s food ecosystem. In return, sponsors gain valuable visibility, community impact, and direct engagement opportunities within one of the region’s fastest-growing industries.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $5,000 to $10,000 and are open to all suppliers, service providers, and industry-related companies seeking to align with—and actively support—the continued growth and innovation of Atlanta’s restaurant and foodservice community.
What people are saying
Mario G.
Mario’s Catering
“It would have been time consuming to us to handle, but the Georgia Atlanta Restaurant Association made the process so simple for me to stay in my lane while they managed my permits and foodsafety training.”
Shawn S.
Online Coach
"As a new mom, returning to full-time work after maternity leave was challenging. Joining GARA as an online Coach gave me the flexibility to manage my schedule while still being fully present for my family at home."
Ossie W.
Accoutant
"Numbers don’t lie—and neither does the impact of GARA. I’m proud to be a member. Through their referrals, I’ve been able to support restaurant owners in understanding key financial elements like labor costs, cost of goods sold, and preparing for restaurant financing opportunities."
