Preferred Partners
PRLA membership means exclusive access to benefits and services that improve your bottom line and help you retain top talent.
PRLA researches and identifies benefit providers to ensure members receive quality services at reasonable prices. The following companies have developed special programs just for PRLA members.
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Benefits
Business Services — Heartland Payment Systems
Heartland provides entrepreneurs with software-driven technology to manage and grow their business. The company serves more than 400,000 merchants nationwide, delivering trusted solutions for payment, point-of-sales, payroll, and human resources.
Computer Equipment and IT Support — Dell
PRLA Members receive up to 30% to 40% off the everyday price on select Dell products. Members can also receive round-the-clock access to IT help with ProSupport, only from Dell.
Dell makes financing easy. By providing access to financing solutions that are seamlessly integrated into Dell’s sales process, your purchase experience is fast, efficient, and simple.
PRLA members simply need to contact us to receive a passcode to be used at dell.com/prla.
Credit Card Processing Fees Auditor — Merchant Advocates
Discounted Liquor Liability Policies — Hospitality Insurance Group
PRLA members save up to 15% on your liquor liability policy with Hospitality Insurance Group and 5% on your business owner policy. Members can also save an additional 3% to 5% on liquor liability coverage and 20-30% on assault & battery coverage by participating in of HIG’s risk management programs.
HIG recently added a new craft brewers program which has all the important coverages you need for your brewery operation! For more than 30 years, HIG has been insuring and protecting policyholders in the hospitality Industry. Keep your local insurance agent or use a HIG agent.
See if HIG can help you save today!
Education Partner — Temple University
PRLA has partnered with the Temple University School of Sports, Tourism, and Hospitality Management to provide our members who are interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in Hospitality Management or Travel and Tourism with a guaranteed $4,000 scholarship.
Employee Recruiting — Gecko Hospitality
Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms four of the last five years, offers the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort, and club management positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.
With Gecko’s extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we bring pre-screened quality candidates to the hospitality industry’s leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.
Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the restaurant/hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, furthering the careers of those seeking professional management positions.
Health Insurance — UnitedHealthcare
Tailor-made health plans for your business
UnitedHealthcare offers a healthcare solution designed for PRLA members and includes:
- Savings on fully insured medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans (varies by group size)
- A large nationwide network
- Health and well-being programs
- Digital tools
- Ease of administration
LEARN MORE at uhc.com/restinfo
Specialty benefits and programs may not be available in all states or for all groups. Components subject to change. Insurance coverage provided by or through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or its affiliates. Administrative services provided by United Healthcare Services Inc. or their affiliates.
Health Insurance — Hospitality-Health Options for Employees
Finding health insurance that fits your workers’ budget can be hard. PRLA wants to make that easier for you. Agents from HealthMarkets stand ready to walk your team members through insurance choices. They can help your team members find the right plan at the right price that’s the right fit for their personal needs.
Hotel Performance Data — STR
STR is the global leader in hotel data and performance benchmarking. STR tracks supply and demand data for the hotel industry and provides valuable market share analysis for all major international hotel chains and brands.
As a PRLA member, you are entitled to special discounts on many STR products and services and access to the monthly STR report. This report shows the latest monthly and year-to-date hotel performance for data for Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region.
Contact Eric Adams for the latest Hotel Performance Report.
Hotel Room Discounts—Hotel Employee Rate
Hotel Employee Rate, a global employee travel program, offers hoteliers the fundamental benefit of hotel employee-rate travel on a global scale.
PRLA hotel members receive preferred membership, including complimentary enrollment in the first year when registering for the program.
Rates offered in the program are 100% unpublished and opaque, ensuring the hotel’s rate integrity and rate parity.
Hotels that participate can add their employees to the program. In turn, your employees can add up to 10 of their friends and family members to book hotel employee rates at over 2,000 hotels and resorts in key destinations all over the world.
Hotel Staff Training and Certification — American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute
Widely recognized as the pre-eminent leader in hospitality certification, the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) strongly supports and encourages the certification of hospitality professionals in all facets of the industry, from hotels to food & beverage establishments to spas to hotel suppliers, and more. To become certified by EI, you must meet the knowledge and experience requirements and successfully complete a certification examination. Certification examinations are available through EI year-round using computerized adaptive testing or traditional print testing.
Human Trafficking Awareness Training — AHLA Foundation
In partnership with the AHLA Foundation, PRLA can provide frontline and supervisory human trafficking prevention training for free through ECPAT-USA.
These courses were developed by Marriott International and donated for free, industry-wide use.
Legal Services — CGA Law Firm
Law-related difficulties are all too common for business owners. PRLA restaurant, hotel, and tourism members receive one complimentary hour of legal consultative services per issue. There are no up-front fees or additional costs to participate; however, if the legal consultation for that issue exceeds 1 hour, the member may incur additional charges.
Simply complete this form to get started.
Manufacturer Rebate Program — Prime Source Purchasing
Tired of rising food costs? Earn money back on the products you purchase from your current distributors and suppliers and let PRLA handle the rest. Last year, PRLA members who participated in this program collected over a million dollars in rebates.
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PRLA’s manufacturer rebate program will help you maximize your cost savings while minimizing your time. The program administrator, Prime Source Purchasing, negotiates rebates and files all related paperwork on your behalf. You receive a quarterly rebate check and report summarizing your purchases and their rebate values.
This program is free for PRLA members and enrollment only takes a few minutes.
Music Licensing — BMI & SESAC
Don’t pay full price for music licensing fees. PRLA members save up to 20 percent on their BMI fees, and 10 percent on their SESAC fees.
BMI
PRLA restaurant members save up to 20% on BMI music licensing fees.
Just by being a PRLA member, you save 5%.
Pay your bill online or via phone at (800) 925-8451 and save another 5%. Earn the 10% timely payment discount when you pay your bill in full within 30 days of the invoice.
SESAC
PRLA restaurant members save 10% on SESAC music licensing fees.
Enroll simply by informing the PRLA membership team that you pay SESAC. PRLA works directly with SESAC to ensure our members receive their discount.
ASCAP
PRLA eating and drinking establishment members can save up to 25% off initial license fees.
- 10% discount on initial license fees just for being a member
- 10-15% discount for timely payment on initial fees and renewal fees thereafter
Visit the ASCAP licensing FAQs page for answers to common questions. Email GeneralLicensing@ascap.com or call (800) 505-4052 for more information or general questions.
Office Supplies — Staples Business Advantage
PRLA has negotiated exclusive pricing on your behalf on office products, cleaning supplies, safety equipment, technology, furniture, coffee, snacks and more! Shop online and get fast, free next business day delivery.
There are no fees or commitments, PRLA already negotiated the contract so you can start saving.
Get started by registering for online ordering through Staples Business Advantage.
Pharmacy Discount Card — Optum Perks
Use this card to get discounts on most prescriptions at over 64,000 pharmacies nationwide. Each time you fill a prescription, simply show your discount card to your pharmacist.
- Get discounts of up to 80% on most prescription drugs.
- Our prices beat the competition 70% of the time.*
- Get discounts for every member of your family.
- No expiration. No fees or obligations. No credit card required.
Point-of-Sale Solutions—SpotOn
As a member of PRLA, you can choose how you want to save with SpotOn. Get credit towards your first POS station or receive a free consultation, set up, and trial of SpotOn Reserve or SpotOn’s labor management solution.
Known for its industry-leading customer service, SpotOn offers comprehensive, cloud-based technology, including point-of-sale (POS) solutions and integrated tools like labor management, mobile ordering, digital payments, marketing, loyalty, review management, website development, reservations, and waitlisting.
Public Relations & Social Media Services — Food Shelter
Food Shelter is a Philadelphia-based public relations and social media agency serving clients in the restaurant, beverage and real estate industry for 15 years.
Restaurant Operator Resources—RestaurantOwner.com
Running a restaurant takes more than hard work and great recipes. You need resources specifically designed to help your business succeed. RestaurantOwner.com offers insights, tools, and training proven to help independent restaurant owners and their teams find lasting success. PRLA members get 15% off all monthly plans and 30% off all annual plans.
RestaurantOwner.com members gain access to exclusive templates, staffing systems, training manuals, live training programs, expert insights, and more. Become a member today to take your operation to the next level.
Tax Credits & Lending Solutions — Adesso Capital
Adesso Capital helps keep businesses in business. Millions of businesses are still feeling the impact of the pandemic—and they might not know what funding options are available. Adesso can help you with lending solutions, Tip Tax Credit eligibility, and FFCRA tax credits for self-employed individuals.
Telemedicine — Healthiest You by Teledoc
HealthiestYou by Teladoc Overview
Exclusive for PRLA members: Unlimited virtual visits with $0 copay for just $10 per employee per month. Teladoc also covers the employee’s spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26.
- General Medical: Board-certified doctors
- Mental Health: Licensed mental health professionals
- Dermatology: U.S. board-certified dermatologists
- Nutrition, Back and Joint Care, Second Opinion Services, and more!
Membership Has Benefits
Resources for Hospitality Businesses, Vendors, Sponsors, Students. Membership is for Everyone!
