Welcome to NCRLA

The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association is the leading advocate and resource for the state's $17.5 billion restaurant and lodging industries. Representing the interests of more than 16,000 businesses, NCRLA is North Carolina's only statewide hospitality trade association and partners nationally with the National Restaurant Association and the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

In The News

• Get the latest information on the NC SMOKING BAN here. 
   
• Minimum Wage To Increase to $ 7.15 on July 24!  On July 24, 2009 the federal minimum wage will increase from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour. The minimum allowed cash wage remains at $2.13, thanks, in large part to NCRLA’s successful negotiations with NC Department of Labor. To find out more please go to the NCRLA Law Review. 
  
• NCRLA Annual Law Review is LIVE! NCRLA is excited to bring to our members one of our most valuable benefits in a great new format. Our very popular and member exclusive Annual Law Review – Laws and Regulations Affecting North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Industries is now available on line!  Click here to check it out!
  
• Advertising Space Available - Click here to take a look at advertising in NCRLA's monthly newsletter, NC Hospitality. 
  

  
  
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