FAQ’s

When are my membership fees due?

Your membership fees are due one year from the time you join.

How much is a membership?

We currently offer three membership types - Licensed Restaurants, Non-Licensed Restaurants, Suppliers, and Chain Restaurants. It is $395/year for Licensed Restaurants, $325/year for Non-Licensed Restaurants, and $425/year for Suppliers. If you are a chain restaurant or have more than two locations please contact us at info@bcrfa.com.

How long is my membership valid for?

Your membership is valid for one year from the time you join.

What is the BCRFA's relationship with Restaurants Canada?

They are a National organization with emphasis on Federal issues. They are based in Toronto and have various people that lobby government in the different Provinces. We work on these issues together. The BCRFA is solely focused on BC issues, hosting events to help increase revenues and with our staff and board act as a resource for industry through our very strong partner and government relationships.

Where can I send my industry concerns?

Industry concerns can be sent directly to our CEO, Ian Tostenson at itostenson@bcrfa.com or by cell at 604-669-2239.

How do you solve our problems?

Our partner resources and internal expertise is extensive. We can help with government issues, HR issues, operational resources and industry programs to help drive revenues.

Is the bcrfa partisan?

No. We respect the political process and work professionally and productively with all elected governments for the benefit of industry.

Why should I join the BCRFA vs other business organizations?

The BCRFA is an expert on restaurant issues in BC and our entire resource team is able to find quick and reliable information pertinent to your business. The real value of membership is being part of a community to create a better environment for business success. Membership is approximately $1.00 per day.