Illinois Restaurant Association Employee Directory
RestaurantsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The Illinois Restaurant Association is a nonprofit organization that serves the Illinois foodservice sector, including restaurant operators and suppliers. Founded in 1914 and based in Chicago, the association aims to promote, protect, educate, and improve the industry by offering business services, networking opportunities, cost-saving programs, and advocacy. The Illinois foodservice industry plays a substantial role in the state’s economy, employing about 588,000 people and generating more than $30.1 billion in annual sales as of 2019. Its activities include owning and producing Chicago Gourmet, the annual food and wine festival held in Millennium Park, and hosting the James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago through 2027. The IRA provides membership options including individual memberships for hospitality students and company-based memberships for operators and suppliers. In April 2026, the organization announced a partnership with Chicago Gourmet LLP.
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