BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association
The leading ally, advocate, and access point
for restaurants and foodservice operators across British Columbia.
The industry’s leading
Ally
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Our members have a career human resources expert in their back pocket whenever they need.
95% of the time, a complimentary call to Gillian MacGregor provides all the guidance you need and saves you from hiring an HR advisor.
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All BCRFA members have access to our Comprehensive Employee Manual - a deeply researched guide on how to navigate licensing, permits, regulations, and more.
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BCRFA members have preferred access to thorough and knowledgable guidance on the whole process from scouting skilled workers abroad to their landing in Canada amongst community.
"Our experience as a member with the BCRFA has been great. We’ve connected with the membership team, received quick responses from the HR team when having to let a member of our team go, and had a call from the CEO to follow up on some of our questions."
Jack, Vancouver restaurant owner
Every restaurant operator’s
Advocate
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BCRFA with founding funder Uber is proud to be launching a Grant Program to help you invest in your team.
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Many restaurants don’t have the time or resources for marketing initiatives.
We are on the ground across the province with our Taste Around programs to help lift up industry between peak seasons.
Our well-respected and professionally-executed events and programs are legendary including our annual BC Restaurant Hall of Fame Gala!
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BCRFA works overtime to forecast issues and chart a course for our industry.
We continue to take leadership in navigating our industry through the crippling effects of the pandemic and are prepared to tackle the next challenge.
"We are really thankful that the BCRFA expanded the dining programs to four per year.
As a small restaurant… these programs occur during quieter times in our restaurant and we always see a jump in sales during each festival."
Steve, Penticton restaurant owner
Your unmatched
Access Point
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BCRFA has unparalleled access to all corners of government.
With Hon. Lana Popham, MLA designated as our single and direct liason inside government, BCRFA is able to ensure the concerns of our industry are heard and addressed.
We are geared up to engage with government on urgent issues and long-term goals alike.
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BCRFA has a stellar reputation for turning over every leaf to solve your issue - be it with city hall, health departments, the liquor board, WorkSafeBC, etc.
Our relationships serve our members like no other association can.
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Our staff and Board of Directors have a breadth of experience across all sectors of the industry.
BCRFA members have a direct line to their insights and guidance.
"The BCRFA saved me over $20,000 in a dispute with a government agency.
They had the inside track."
Paul, Owner of 3 Victoria restaurants
Investing in your team.
Investing in our industry.
BCRFA, with Uber as founding funder, is launching a new training and development fund to help you empower the next generation of our industry through education and opportunity.
This is the only fund in Canada that provides employers with financial resources specifically aimed at developing their team’s skills to support long-term hospitality career development.
We are grateful to our partner, Uber, for providing the initial funding
to ignite this initiative in March 2025! Applications open April 2025.
Our Key Industry Partners
Leveraging buying power to earn rebates for our members.
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EASE OF USE!
Foodbuy rebate program interfaces with your existing suppliers. No need to change up your longstanding relationships.
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MONEY IN YOUR POCKET!
Savings from hundreds to thousands of dollars are available with minimal steps to onboard via local, responsive Foodbuy representatives.
The preferred immigration consultant for BCRFA.
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Our skilled labour program is second to none. Due to the numerous changes to immigration by the federal government in recent months, please contact Brij directly.
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The BCRFA has asked the Provincial government to exempt BC employers from having to apply for an LMIA for period of 24 months in view of the fact we are facing a significant labour shortage.
Secondly, we have asked government to ask their federal counterparts to expedite the work permits for foreign workers headed to BC.
We will continue to provide regular updates on this issue.
Our Supporting Partners
