Restaurant organizations who would like to be considered for CRTRA membership must submit an application for membership. Prospective members must meet the following requirements for approval:

1. The primary focus of the business must be the operation (either through direct ownership or franchising) of one or more restaurant chains.
   
   

2. They must operate (either through direct ownership or franchising) at least 2 restaurants within at least one category/concept listed below:

   • Quick Service Restaurants
   • Casual Dining
   • Family Dining
   • Quick Casual
   • Fine Dining
   • Polished Casual
     
     

3. Members must participate in the Association's annual "Compensation Survey" by submitting compensation data on a least 25% of the positions including the Restaurant/Unit Manager and Multi-Unit Manager.

Organizations who would like to apply for membership should email office@crtraweb.org You may also complete the membership application form. The application form will provide assistance in determining if you have a sufficient number of job matches to be eligible for membership consideration for CRTRA.

The membership application outlines the position covered by the annual CRTRA Compensation Survey. Please indicate which of the positions you are able to match within your own organization and submit electronically, or if you prefer, please e-mail your completed application to the CRTRA Membership Director or President. At that time, you may also request a copy of the most recent annual conference agenda and a listing of the previous compensation survey participants.

If approved for membership by the CRTRA Board, your first year cost will include the annual membership fees and you will have the opportunity to participate in the CRTRA survey. If you join after the survey cycle, the survey results can be purchased a 1.5 times the cost of participating organizations.

As a member, you will receive an address and contact listing of all other member companies for networking purposes, the option to participate in the Association's annual Benefits Survey, the annual Total Remuneration Survey and two spot surveys per year.

Duration: 1 Year

Dues: $350/calendar year from January 1 - July 31. $150 between August 1 and December 31. 

You can join CRTRA by filling out the Online Application. If your membership is approved, you will be contacted by CRTRA.