Who is MRU ?

MRU started in 2020 as a coalition of independent restaurant professionals advocating for our industry and working to survive, repair and rebuild in the time of COVID-19. As we emerge from the pandemic and as MRU continues to evolve, we've discovered our work is just beginning. Our new mission is to educate, elevate, inspire, and advocate for a prosperous and equitable future for all locally and independently owned Massachusetts restaurants.

Become a member

We are excited to continue our work, but we can't do it without the help of our members and support from you. There are so many ways that you can become involved whether you want to become a member of MRU or become a sponsor for one of our upcoming events:

Industry Membership - Individuals or entities that own or operate independent restaurants, cafe's, catering companies or bars. ($50 per year)
Industry Associate Membership - Entities that do not own or operate independent restaurant/bars but provide a service such Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing + Legal Services. ($150 - $350 per year)
Trade + Corporate Partner - Large entities that do not own or operate an independent restaurant/bars but provide goods and/or software such as Food + Beverage Distributors, Payroll, Reservations Systems, Point of Sale Systems. ($1000 - $5000 per year)
Event + Webinar Sponsorship - Individuals or entities that own or operate independent restaurants, cafes, catering companies and bars aw well as entities that proved a service to the restaurant industry AND their business model/mission aligns directly with ours. (Sponsorships start at $1000)

Join us

Our 2023 Goals

Make outdoor seating permanent and move the application process into the existing renewal process.
Work with Massachusetts legislature and the Department of Revenue to adjust for credit card fees restaurant owners are paying on meals tax.
File an amendment to Chapter 138, section 26 which currently requires the manager of record on a liquor license to be a US citizen. The amendment will permit those in our Commonwealth on work visa status under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act to be listed as a manager, helping alleviate staffing challenges.
Help restauranteurs understand the healthcare requirements that apply to their businesses. Adopting better, more efficient programs with proven success in other states. We will continue our work to make health care available to all at the lowest possible cost to restaurant owners and employees.

Upcoming events

Stay tuned for our next in-person Speaker Series Event.

Massachusetts Restaurants United is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization. Boston, MA 01950

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