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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

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

Hospitality operators urged to introduce a temporary surcharge on breakfast, lunch and dinner services due to the fuel crisis

The Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association has urged hospitality operators nationwide to introduce a temporary surcharge on breakfast, lunch and dinner services to cover higher expenses they were copping to plate up meals.
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Employers back 3.5pc increase in minimum wage amid inflation warning

Employers and high-profile restaurateurs have backed a minimum wage rise aligned with inflation for 2.6 million workers, warning that anything above the consumer price index risks making the economy unsustainable.
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Government to slash red tape as record numbers of Sydney cafes and restaurants fail

“Restaurants and cafes are closing at a rate of one in 10 … and have some of the lowest profit margins in the country,” Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association CEO Wes Lambert said. Mr Lambert called for a “hospitality-specific” liquor licence category and for outdoor dining fees to be permanently scrapped.
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