ABOUT THE ALLIANCE

Mission

The Nashville Area Restaurant Alliance unites local restaurants to foster community, strengthen collective purchasing power, and support local causes. Through collaboration, the alliance aims to enhance the success of its members while making a positive impact on the broader Nashville community.

Goals

  1. Community Building: We unite Nashville’s restaurant community, creating a network where members support each other and grow together.

  2. Better Deals, Stronger Partnerships: Leveraging our collective purchasing power to secure cost-effective deals on essential goods and services for our member restaurants.

  3. Trusted Vendor Partnerships: Partnering with vendors committed to excellence; each vendor must sign our code of conduct and deliver on their promises to ensure reliability and value.

  4. Vendor Accountability: Ensuring all partners uphold high standards, executing their value proposition with quality, consistency, and integrity.

  5. Advocacy and Support: Representing our members’ best interests in the local market, advocating for fair pricing, quality products, and superior service.

  6. Resource Sharing and Growth: Providing access to resources, tools, and information that help Nashville’s restaurants thrive.

How it works

  1. Join the Community
    Restaurants in the Nashville area can join NARA to gain access to exclusive resources, vendor partnerships, and a network of industry peers. Our members are restaurants who share a commitment to quality, integrity, and growth within the local community.

  2. Leverage Collective Buying Power
    Once a part of the alliance, restaurants benefit from our negotiated deals with vetted vendors across various categories, from food suppliers to service providers. By pooling demand, NARA secures better prices and terms for its members, helping you lower operating costs and improve profitability.

  3. Trusted Vendor Partnerships
    NARA carefully selects vendors who meet our high standards of service and value. Each vendor must agree to a code of conduct, delivering on their promises with reliability and quality. Our network of trusted vendors spans a wide range of products and services tailored to restaurant needs.

  4. Support and Advocacy
    As a NARA member, you have a voice in the industry. We advocate on behalf of our restaurants, ensuring your needs and interests are represented in vendor negotiations, community discussions, and the wider Nashville market.

  5. Access Resources and Insights
    Members receive exclusive access to industry knowledge, insights, and best practices shared within the alliance. From expert guidance to peer advice, NARA equips you with tools to tackle common challenges and improve your operations.

  6. Benefit from a Community That Cares
    At NARA, we believe it’s “cool to care.” We support one another, sharing experiences, knowledge, and a genuine commitment to each other's success. Our community thrives on transparency, trust, and mutual respect, ensuring every member feels supported.

Our Services

Broadline Vendor Negotiations

We specialize in helping restaurants optimize their purchasing power by negotiating directly with major broadline vendors on your behalf. From crafting a strategic Request for Proposal (RFP) to managing the negotiation process, we ensure you get the best possible pricing, service levels, and contract terms. Our relationships with all major vendors allow us to create competitive leverage, saving you time and money while improving supply chain reliability.

Pre-Negotiated Pricing on Most Major Service Providers

We’ve built strong relationships with a network of vetted, reliable service providers covering nearly every need a restaurant operator may have — from linen and waste services to HVAC, pest control, and more. Thanks to the collective volume we represent and our thorough vetting process, we help you secure competitive pricing and dependable service. Our goal is simple: save you money while building long-term, trusted partnerships that support your restaurant's success.

Community Building

Never feel like you're going it alone. As a member of our local restaurant network, you gain access to a community rooted in shared knowledge, collaboration, and support. We exclusively work with independent restaurants, fostering a team-centered culture where everyone lifts each other up. From seasoned mentors who can answer almost any operational question, to bi-annual gatherings that connect you with fellow operators and trusted vendors — this is more than a service, it’s a movement. Together, we grow stronger.

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