Benefits of Membership ..........................................................................................................................................................................

"I wanted to tell you that you put on a great Winter Board Meeting. I go to a lot of these  and your team did an excellent job introducing me to a lot of the key people in that room.  It is a great organization and well worth  the money to have a partnership like this. I look forward to being at next year’s."
- Dave Scarsella, VP of Corporate Accounts, ECOLAB

"The FRLA has brought me closer to new business contacts, new friends and leaders whom I can utilize in growing my independent restaurant."
- Rhett Fischer, Rusty’s Seafood & Oyster Bar

"When I was having trouble getting answers about a DBPR issue, all it took was a phone call to Tallahassee and within days I had answers.  The state headquarters offices also afford me the opportunity to know that my voice is heard and counts in Tallahassee Wow what an experience."
- Jim Harris, Jacksonville Kennel Club

"Serving for the FRLA is rewarding and a true give back to the Hospitality Industry; knowing you are doing what you believe in, seeing the results to support the industry and education makes me proud."
- David Hadelman, Hooters of America

Power of Government Relations
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"You know that your Association has a lot of power to mobilze the lawmakers when you arrive in Tallahassee and you are introduced to tens of representatives of the House and Senate in just a few hours.  It was another amazing experience for me and other Board Members from our Chapter to attend Tourism Day in our state capital in visiting Representatives and Senators to discuss our position on the most important issues that affect us.  We should all be very proud to have the strong representation we do in our state capital."
- Andreas A. Ioannou, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

“FRLA is the state’s united industry voice in Tallahassee for all key issues related to the restaurant and hotel business.  FRLA has done an incredible job repealing and/or preventing legislation harmful to our industry.”
- Juan C. Garcia, President, Benihana Inc.