Educate, Elevate, Inspire and Advocate
Become a MRU Member Today!
Our membership tiers are tailored to serve all sectors of the hospitality ecosystem — from individual restaurant workers and owners to service providers and large-scale trade partners.
Each level offers unique benefits to maximize engagement, visibility, and impact.
What is MRU?
Founded in 2020, MRU is a coalition of independent restaurant professionals advocating for our industry and working toward a prosperous and equitable future for all locally and independently owned Massachusetts restaurants. Over the past several years, MRU has secured legislative victories, successfully advocated for our industry's interests during election cycles, and been at the forefront of creating and sharing valuable tools and resources for owners and staff alike.
Learn about the ways MRU Supports The restaurant industry
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Upcoming Events
In-person and virtual events to educate, celebrate, and elevate.
Wed, Jan 14 · 9:00 AM
Controlling Prime Costs for a Stronger Bottom Line
Prime costs, labor and food, remain the largest expense drivers for independent restaurants, but they are also the areas where operators have the greatest opportunity to regain control.
Mon, Jan 26 · 5:00 PM
Round the Regions
Join us for a free post-holiday stop on our Round the Regions tour and take part in a fresh conversation about improving health and wellness in the hospitality industry.
Wed, Jan 28 · 9:00 AM
License to Succeed: LOCAL CONTROL OF LIQUOR LICENSE QUOTA
Join Mass Restaurants United for an open forum to learn more about the License to Succeed initiative and the movement to return control of liquor license quotas to local communities.
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