Join MRU at our upcoming events to connect with the people shaping the future of our industry and to gain the insights, resources, and advocacy support that independent restaurants across the Commonwealth rely on. Whether you’re an owner fighting to keep your business thriving, a team member invested in the restaurant community, or a trade professional aligned with our mission, MRU events offer a powerful space to learn, collaborate, and make your voice heard. Our gatherings bring together leaders who’ve secured major wins—from mixed drinks to-go to delivery fee caps and life-saving grant programs—and who continue pushing for fair licensing, expanded outdoor dining, and equitable relief for all operators. By attending, you’re not just staying informed—you’re strengthening a movement that protects the restaurants that define our neighborhoods and fuel our state economy. Join us, build community, and help shape a more vibrant, inclusive, resilient future for Massachusetts hospitality.
North Shore & Merrimack Valley Date: September 14, 2026 Location: To Be Announced Registration: Coming Soon Mass Restaurants United is bringing its Round the Regions event series to the North Shore and Merrimack Valley. This regional gathering will bring together restaurant owners, operators, employees, allied partners, community organizations, and industry leaders for networking, resource sharing, relationship building, and conversations about ...
Join Mass Restaurants United for Grant Funding for Workplace English Classes and Other Trainings, a practical webinar designed to help restaurant owners and operators learn about funding opportunities that may help cover the cost of employee training. Featured speaker Franklin Peralta, Director of Business Engagement and Public Policy at English for New Bostonians, will share his expertise in labor-market and ...
MRU Industry Night Join Mass Restaurants United for Industry Night, presented by the MRU Workers Advocacy Committee. This gathering brings together restaurant owners, operators, employees, hospitality professionals, advocates, and community partners for an evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration. Industry Night is designed to create space for members of the restaurant community to build relationships, share experiences, discuss workplace challenges, ...
Western Massachusetts Date: October or November 2026 Location: To Be Announced Registration: Coming Soon Mass Restaurants United is bringing its Round the Regions event series to Western Massachusetts. This regional gathering will bring together restaurant owners, operators, employees, allied partners, community organizations, and industry leaders for networking, resource sharing, relationship building, and conversations about the needs of the Western Massachusetts ...
Central Massachusetts Tentative Date: November 2026 Location: To Be Announced Registration: Coming Soon Mass Restaurants United is planning a Round the Regions gathering for Central Massachusetts. The event will bring together restaurant owners, operators, employees, allied partners, community organizations, and industry leaders for networking, resource sharing, relationship building, and regional hospitality conversations. Guests will have an opportunity to meet local ...
Greater Boston and Metro Boston Date: January 2027 Location: To Be Announced Registration: Coming Soon Mass Restaurants United is bringing its Round the Regions event series to Greater Boston and Metro Boston. This regional gathering will bring together restaurant owners, operators, employees, allied partners, community organizations, and industry leaders for networking, resource sharing, relationship building, and conversations about the hospitality ...
South Shore, Cape Cod and Islands Date: March 2027 Location: To Be Announced Registration: Coming Soon Mass Restaurants United is bringing its Round the Regions event series to the South Shore, Cape Cod and Islands. This gathering will bring together restaurant owners, operators, employees, allied partners, community organizations, and industry leaders for networking, resource sharing, relationship building, and regional hospitality ...
MRU Annual Meeting Date: April 2027, Date To Be Announced Location: To Be Announced Registration: Coming Soon Mass Restaurants United invites members, partners, restaurant owners, operators, employees, and hospitality industry leaders to attend the MRU Annual Meeting in April 2027. The Annual Meeting will provide an opportunity to reflect on MRU’s accomplishments, share organizational updates, review priorities for the year ...
Breaking Boundaries in Hospitality 2027 Date: Monday, September 13, 2027 Time: 11:00 AM–4:30 PM Location: Big Night Live, Boston, Massachusetts Registration: Coming Soon Mass Restaurants United invites restaurant owners, operators, employees, hospitality professionals, industry partners, and community leaders to join us for Breaking Boundaries in Hospitality 2027. Breaking Boundaries is MRU’s signature gathering designed to elevate important conversations, strengthen industry ...
