Greater Kansas City

The GKCRA plays an active role in representing the interest of area restaurants in both Missouri & Kansas. Volunteers and executives work tirelessly every day to represent, educate and promote the restaurant and hospitality industries. 

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About the GKCRA

Members sit on regulatory and advisory boards holding interests of the hospitality industry in Kansas City. Members also regularly visit elected officials in Jefferson City and Topeka to advocate on behalf of the restaurant industry. The GKCRA works on behalf of members to educate them on changing regulations, resource development and operational issues that affect the restaurant industry’s bottom line.

The association also works to support the education of the next generation of service-industry professionals. Each year, the GKCRA awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving students seeking a career in the hospitality industry. Members and volunteers also work with 23 area high schools on their ProStart programs, a national career-building program for students interested in the culinary arts and food service management. In addition, the GKCRA annually awards over $20,000 in grants in support of high school ProStart programs.

Learn about Our History

Membership

Inaugural

GKCRA Resources

Join us at one of our events!

Chapter Meetings
Golf Tournament - June, 2021
Hospitality Day at the K - 
Gilbert Robinson - October, 2021
GKCRA Inaugural - June, 2121 - Pictures
KC Restaurant Week

Event Galleries

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Your local officers

Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association
1417 W. 47th St.
Kansas City, MO 64112

(fax)

Bill Teel
Executive Director 
bteel@stateofcreation.com

Ashley Klotz
Event Coordinator
gkcra@stateofcreation.com
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KRHA Office (Wichita)

GKCRA Officers
David Lopez, President
Manny's Mexican Restaurant
207 Southwest Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64108

lopez48d@gmail.com

Mary Holland, Vice-President
Hereford House/Pierpont's
30 W. Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108

mholland@herefordhouse.com

Kim Hollaran, Secretary-Treasurer
The Capital Grill
4760 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 531-8345
khalloran@tcgdine.com

Jon Branstetter, Chairman
Company Kitchen
8500 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Merriam, KS 66202

jon.branstetter@companykitchen.com

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