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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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May 26, 2026
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Check back for Frequently Updated Restaurant & Cafe Industry News & ARCA Announcements.

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.
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RBA bans credit and debit card surcharge despite business disquiet

“Small restaurants and cafes will not be able to pass on merchant fees they continue to pay banks and payment providers. We expect menu prices will increase on October 1 and for any business that does not pass costs on, their profit will drop,” said Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association chief executive Wes Lambert. “Consumers will now pay $5.10 for a coffee that used to cost them $5.08, and the biggest losers are cash payers.”
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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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