Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association

07/28/2026

It's almost time! GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

We've spent the summer cheering the goals, welcoming new visitors, and celebrating a zillion unforgettable moments. And now, after a summer that put Kansas City on the world stage, we're headed to the K to celebrate one of America's favorite pastimes.

The Kansas City Royals are taking on the Minnesota Twins , and we're tailgating before the game to spend an afternoon with the hospitality professionals who help make Kansas City a destination worth visiting year-round!

📅 Tuesday, August 4
🍔 Tailgate begins at 3:30pm
🎵 Food, drinks, music, games, and networking
⚾ First pitch at 6:40pm

After a summer unlike any other, let's come together, celebrate our industry, and enjoy a night at the ballpark. Because while major events may come and go, hospitality is what keeps people coming back.

🎟️ Get your tickets today at morestaurants.org

07/14/2026

We've spent the summer cheering the goals, welcoming new visitors, and celebrating a zillion unforgettable moments. And now, after a summer that put Kansas City on the world stage, we're headed to the K to celebrate one of America's favorite pastimes.

The Kansas City Royals are taking on the Minnesota Twins , and we're tailgating before the game to spend an afternoon with the hospitality professionals who help make Kansas City a destination worth visiting year-round!

📅 Tuesday, August 4
🍔 Tailgate begins at 3:30pm
🎵 Food, drinks, music, games, and networking
⚾ First pitch at 6:40pm

After a summer unlike any other, let's come together, celebrate our industry, and enjoy a night at the ballpark. Because while major events may come and go, hospitality is what keeps people coming back.

🎟️ Get your tickets today at morestaurants.org

07/09/2026

Kansas City Restaurant Owners — We Want to Hear From You!

The FIFA World Cup has brought unprecedented attention and activity to our region, and now we need your help telling the story of how it has impacted our local restaurant industry.

Whether your business experienced increased sales, staffing challenges, operational changes, or little impact at all, your feedback is incredibly valuable.

The information collected through this survey will help the Missouri Restaurant Association and Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association provide meaningful data to city officials, business organizations, tourism leaders, and other key stakeholders. By sharing your experience, you'll help shape future planning, advocacy efforts, and conversations surrounding major events in our region.

If you own or manage a restaurant in the Kansas City area, please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Every response helps create a more accurate picture of how the hospitality industry performed during this historic event.

Thank you for helping us advocate for Missouri's restaurant community!

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C8TttUDApUyRC8ZGtKIz3dkKPxt6dutCgeh6MSWRKb1UMk5PT0o2WEhWMUUxNkpNOTVCTERYWFE4MC4u

07/09/2026

The Missouri Restaurant Association and members of the Greater Kansas City Chapter is meeting with city leadership to discuss the issues that matter most to our business community, including crime, public safety, and the overall business climate.

Before those conversations take place, we want to hear directly from you. What challenges is your business experiencing?

Have crime or public safety concerns affected your operations?
What changes would you like to see from city leadership?
What issues deserve more attention?

Share your thoughts in the comments below or send us a private message if you would prefer to keep your feedback confidential. Your input helps ensure the concerns of our business community are represented in these important discussions.

Together, we can advocate for a stronger, safer business environment for everyone.

06/25/2026

Looks like someone's ready to get the party started 👀

Welcome to Kansas City 🧡

06/18/2026

When the hospitality industry asked for the opportunity to maximize the economic impact of the World Cup, we went to work.

Through collaboration with state and local leaders, Missouri restaurants and bars were given the ability to extend operating hours during the World Cup, creating new opportunities for businesses, employees, and guests alike.

And the results are already speaking for themselves.

We've heard stories of increased sales, larger crowds, additional shifts for employees, and visitors experiencing Kansas City's hospitality long after the final whistle. Most importantly, businesses have stepped up, operated responsibly, and demonstrated that extending hours can be done safely and successfully.

Too often, conversations around hospitality focus on limitations. We believe they should also focus on opportunities.

Advocacy isn't just about legislation, it's about creating real-world solutions that help local businesses thrive, support jobs, and strengthen our communities.

The World Cup has shown what's possible when policymakers trust business owners and give them the flexibility to serve their customers.

This is exactly why the Missouri Restaurant Association continues to advocate for our industry every day.

Kansas City businesses are seeing a surge in customers during the FIFA World Cup. Bars, restaurants and watch parties report large crowds as soccer fans from around the world visit the metro.

06/16/2026

⚽🌎 The world is here, Kansas City! WE WELCOME TO WORLD!

Thousands of visitors will experience our city, many for the very first time, and that's incredibly cool when you really think about it.

If you could recommend just ONE Kansas City food experience before they head home, where are you sending them?

🍖 BBQ
🍔 Burger
🌮 Tacos
🍗 Fried Chicken
🥩 Steak
🥃 Local Spirits
🍰 Something else?

Tell us your pick in the comments👇 No wrong answers 😉

06/12/2026

A huge thank you to the Kansas City bars and hospitality operators that have gone the extra mile to participate in the extended operating hours available during the FIFA World Cup. ⚽🍻

When the Missouri Restaurant Association advocated for expanded operating hours, the goal was to create new opportunities for local businesses to welcome visitors from around the world and capture additional revenue during one of the largest events our region has ever hosted.

The path wasn't without challenges. Thanks to the dedication of local operators who completed the required security plans and worked through the approval process, Kansas City guests will have more places to gather, celebrate, and experience the incredible hospitality our city is known for.

Seeing businesses take advantage of opportunities created through industry advocacy is exactly why we continue fighting for policies that support restaurants, bars, and hospitality operators.

As the world turns its attention to Kansas City, we're proud of the operators stepping up to showcase our hospitality community on a global stage. Thank you for helping make Kansas City a destination that visitors will never forget.

The official list of bars in Kansas City, Missouri that will be allowed to stay open 23 hours a day, seven days a week during the KC2026 FIFA World Cup was announced on Wednesday.

06/10/2026

A huge congratulations to the Missouri Restaurant Association's Missouri Prostart students and Chef Michael Chrostowski from the Raytown C-2 School District & Herndon Career Center on receiving the Ray of Hope Award! 🎉👏

At every Raytown Board of Education meeting throughout the school year, students and staff are recognized as a “Ray of Hope” for the positive impact they make within their school community and this group could not be more deserving of that honor.

Fresh off earning the National Restaurant Association Missouri Prostart Championship title, these students continue to prove that excellence goes far beyond competition. Their leadership, resilience, teamwork, and commitment to lifting others up have made a lasting impact both inside and outside the kitchen.

We are incredibly proud to see these future hospitality leaders recognized not only for their accomplishments, but for the character, humility, and heart they bring to their school, community, and our industry every single day. The future of hospitality is bright with students like these leading the way! ⭐🍽️

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05/26/2026

🚧 The cones are gone and Roanoke is fully reopened, now it’s time to celebrate one of Kansas City’s iconic dining destinations.

Join the Missouri Restaurant Association, members of the Kansas City Council, and the community for a Cash Mob at JJ's Restaurant as we come together to support a legendary local restaurant and the incredible hospitality team behind it.

Come meet Kevin Franze and the JJ’s team, enjoy an outstanding lunch, and help us continue supporting the restaurants that make Kansas City’s dining scene special. Whether you’re a longtime guest or it’s your first visit, this is the perfect opportunity to experience an iconic Kansas City restaurant while showing local love.

📍 Wednesday, May 28
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

RSVP with [email protected]

Let’s pack the house, support local, and celebrate the reopening of Roanoke the Kansas City way.