Utah Restaurant Association

The Utah Restaurant Association (URA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1945 that represents and supports Utah’s food service industry. Affiliated with the National Restaurant Association, the URA advocates for restaurant owners and operators on legislative and regulatory issues while offering education, training, and certification programs such as food handler and alcohol service courses. It promotes industry growth through initiatives like Taste Utah and the ProStart high school culinary program, and it hosts annual awards to recognize excellence in hospitality. The URA also provides marketing support, networking opportunities, and a buyers’ guide for vendors and restaurateurs. Overall, it serves as the collective voice and professional backbone of Utah’s rapidly growing restaurant sector, advancing workforce development, compliance, and community engagement statewide. The Utah Restaurant Association is located 7324 Union Park Ave, Suite 201, Midvale, Utah 84047