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ARCA-The Strongest Voice for the Hospitality Industry

The Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association has officially launched in Australia and WE DELIVER, as the Industry Association representing the Restaurant & Cafe Segment of the Accommodation & Foodservice Industry and continues to Advocate on behalf of the segment to Local, State & Federal Government around Australia. Join us for #aseatatthetable

The Strongest Voice for Restaurants & Cafes

The Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association (ARCA) is the strongest voice for the restaurant & cafe segment of the Accommodation & Foodservice Industry and WE DELIVER, representing a $72 billion sector that employs over 700,000 workers. We strive to become Australia’s peak hospitality body, representing the over 56,000 restaurants & cafes. ARCA is YOUR VOICE, will DRIVE CHANGE in the Industry, and will work tirelessly for YOU, as your Industry Association. ARCA is the $1-per-week insurance policy for the future of hospitality.

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Featured Events

ARCA April 2026 Webinar

April 29, 2026

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ARCA CEO Wes Lambert @ Food & Hospitality Week 2026

May 25, 2026

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You’re Invited: Hospo Industry Breakfast at Restaurant & Foodservice Show!

May 26, 2026

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Check back for Frequently Updated Restaurant & Cafe Industry News & ARCA Announcements.

‘Drowning’: Absurd steps just to pour a coffee

Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) director Wes Lambert says local companies are “drowning” in red tape. “The government says things are getting better but actually when you speak to small businesses around the country they just tell us things are getting worse,” he said

Why your morning cup of coffee now comes with a ‘fuel surcharge’ levy

Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association (ARCA) chief executive Wes Lambert said the fuel surcharges were leaving cafes and restaurants caught “between a rock and a hard place” – unable to keep absorbing the costs but wary of passing them on.

Cafes, hotels take swipe at $1.6b consumer card fee win

Consumers wouldn’t save any money when eating out and would be the biggest losers from the change, Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association chief executive Wes Lambert said.