Below is a list of Illinois Restaurant Association members that are currently supplying our industry with supplies and services.
This list is being updated continuously, so please check back often for the latest resource updates.
The IRA makes no representations or guarantees about the service providers listed on the Member Services and Suppliers Resource page.
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- Paylocity Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY) is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions.
- Founded in 1997 and publicly traded since 2014, Paylocity offers an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build culture and connection with
their employees.
- Known for its unique culture and consistently recognized as one of the best places to work, Paylocity accompanies its clients on the journey to create great workplaces and help all employees achieve their best
- Learn more about HR & payroll software for restaurants & hospitality
- The largest online marketplace for alcohol beverage ordering where buyers, distributors and suppliers can connect more efficiently.
- Digital beverage management
- Unites buyers, distributors & suppliers
- Streamlines transactions
- Simplifies complex processes to save time
- For more information, visit https://www.provi.com/ira
- The ActivePure Technology disinfection system is the safest, fastest and most powerful surface and air-purification technology available that minimizes recontamination and cross contamination in real time without the use of chemicals or ozone.
- Aerus Hydroxyl Blaster with ActivePure Technology Unit testing was done at MRIGlobal, and independent, FDA-Compliant lab. The reduction percentages were measured incrementally over natural degradation of SARS-CoV-2. Outside of control group-over
99.9% reduction of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
- Contact Michael Sexton at michael@sextonhealthsolutions.com or 847.421.2230 for more information.
- www.activepure.com
- Aramark provides a healthier,cleaner and safer work environment by providing fresh linen, mats, aprons, towels and masks that are washed weekly with disinfecting chemicals.
- They also provide touch free bathroom dispensers.
- IRA Members receive a 15% discount when they bundle restroom supplies
- Aramark is a part of the solution. We help keep your business cleaner, safer, and healthier.
- Contact Tom Anslem for more information at ANSELM-THOMAS@aramark.com
- Commercial Soap brings the best in class warewash chemicals and machine leasing. They provide peak-performing dishwashing equipment and all the chemicals and sanitizers required for any Food Service operation.
- Equipment Leasing, Sales, Personalized Service. Leases from $79 per month.
- For more information email info@csoap.com or call 888.908.5600
- Edward Don & Company is a family owned and operated leading distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies. Serving businesses including independent restaurants, national chains, healthcare, hospitality, country clubs, schools, government
institutions and foodservice management facilities.
- For more information, visit www.don.com
- Contact Phone Number: (800) 777-4366
- Ecolab Inc., is an American global provider of water, hygiene and energy technologies and services to the food, energy, healthcare, industrial and hospitality markets.
- For more information, visit www.ecolab.com
- Gator Chef is a proud, family-owned and operated business based in the Chicagoland area, with a commitment to personalized service and a family-first mentality, we provide comprehensive solutions, including:
• Custom
Kitchen and Bar Design: Creating innovative, functional spaces tailored to your unique needs and budget.
• Expert Equipment Selection and Procurement: Sourcing top-quality equipment to optimize
your operations.
• Seamless Project Management and Installation: Guiding projects from start to finish with precision and care.
• High-Quality Furniture
Solutions: Offering durable, stylish furniture to elevate your environment.
• Extensive Supplies: Providing everything from tabletop essentials and smallwares to disposables and janitorial products.
Specializing in designing new facilities and modernizing remodels, Gator Chef delivers top-quality foodservice equipment, furniture, and supplies with unmatched dedication to customer satisfaction—all within your budget.
- For more information, visit www.gatorchef.com or call (888)-944-2867
- Gordon Food Services mission is to serve their customers with the highest quality foodservice products and services. They have grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America.
- For more information, visit www.gfs.com
- Contact Phone Number: (800) 968-4164.
- Schultz Supply Co., Inc. has been the Chicagoland area’s preferred distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies.
- As a full service distributor we also offer special print services, new equipment and design assistance.
- For more information visit: www.schultzsupply.com.
- Contact (708) 652-2020 or email: sales@schultzsupply.com.
- Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and non-food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers around the world.
- For more information, visit www.sysco.com.
- Contact Phone Number: (800) 968-4164
- US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor. We provide our customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.
- Monogram Clean Force makes it easy for you to keep your business safe and clean so you can focus on serving great food and satisfying guests.
- For more information, visit www.usfoods.com.
- Contact Phone Number: (866) 444-7450
- All Pro Cleaning Services provides full service commercial cleaning company.
- EPA Covid-19 Certified
- Special IRA Member Discount offer
- *Discount varies based on services.
- Please contact Marina and mention code: APCS_IRA
- For more information visit: www.apcs365.com
- Contact Marina at (847) 412-7200 or marinak@apcs365.com
- Mahoney Environmental® helps foodservice companies turn used cooking oil and other waste products into useful products.
- For more information visit: www.mahoneyes.com
- Contact (800) 892-9392 or email: info@mahoneyes.com
- VIRO Enviromatic Corporation provides the highest quality kitchen exhaust system cleaning, services, products, and consulting.
- For more information, visit www.enviromatic.com.
- Contact (800) 325-8476
- Boelter is a strategic partner to the most successful foodservice operations in the country providing support in:
- Kitchen and bar design
- Equipment selection and procurement
- Project management and installation
- Furniture
- Supplies including tabletop, smallwares, disposables and janitorial
- Located in the heart of Chicago, we specialize in rightsizing new facilities, modernizing remodels, and providing the right foodservice equipment, furniture, and supplies.
- For more information, visit boelter.com or contact us at 847.568.7760
- Coker Service Inc. provides comprehensive commercial kitchen equipment parts and service. Warranty service provided for all major brands.
- Reopening tip: water filters should be replaced after long periods of closure.
- For more information, to look up parts or schedule a service call visit: www.cokerservice.com
- Contact Phone Number: (888)908-5600
- Edward Don & Company is a family owned and operated leading distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies. Serving businesses including independent restaurants, national chains, healthcare, hospitality, country clubs, schools, government
institutions and foodservice management facilities.
- For more information, visit www.don.com
- Contact Phone Number: (800) 777-4366
- Gator Chef is a proud, family-owned and operated business based in the Chicagoland area with a commitment to personalized service and a family-first mentality, we provide comprehensive solutions, including:
• Custom
Kitchen and Bar Design • Expert Equipment Selection and Procurement: Sourcing top-quality equipment • Seamless Project Management and Installation
• High-Quality Furniture Solutions • Extensive Supplies: Providing everything from tabletop essentials and smallwares to disposables and janitorial products.
- Specializing in designing new facilities and modernizing remodels, Gator Chef delivers top-quality foodservice equipment, furniture, and supplies with unmatched dedication to customer satisfaction—all within your budget.
- Performance Foodservice is one of the largest foodservice distributors in the nation, committed to quality ingredients, personalized customer service, and on-time deliveries form the core of their service.
- For more information, visit www.performancefoodservice.com or contact (804)-484-7700.
- Schultz Supply Co., Inc. has been the Chicagoland area’s preferred distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies.
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- As a full service distributor we also offer special print services, new equipment and design assistance.
- For more information visit: www.schultzsupply.com.
- Contact (708) 652-2020 or email: sales@schultzsupply.com.
- Zink Foodservice represents the top names in foodservice equipment, tabletop and smallwares and have been helping clients across the Midwest meet their foodservice goals for over 40 years.
- For more information, visit www.zinkfsg.com or call (888) 320-7274.
- With over $1 billion secured, Adesso Capital helps US-based businesses secure the critical funds they need to thrive. Adesso specializes in assisting restaurants with filing for Employer Retention Credit, government relief programs and
financing options like term loans, lines of credit, and SBA loans.
- If your employees earn tips, You can earn tax credits. The FICA Tip Credit offers a unique advantage for those in the food and beverage sector by allowing employers to get tax credits for tips your employees earn.
- Click here or call 888.230.3830 for more information.
- CLA delivers integrated wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services.
- For more information, visit www.claconnect.com or call (888) 529-2648.
- Bookkeeping for Restaurants & Bars – Specialized accounting support tailored to the unique needs of restaurants, bars, and hospitality groups, with monthly or quarterly financial reporting and analysis depending on business needs.
- Startups, Catch-Up & Clean-Up – Services for new businesses, those behind on bookkeeping, or messy books that need reconciliation.
- Compliance, Payroll & Audit-Ready Records – Monthly sales tax filings, licensing assistance, and streamlined payroll, with records organized to keep operators compliant and audit-ready.
- For more information, reach out to mike@limestonehosp.com.
- Valor Equity Partners is private investing, reimagined.
- For more information, visit www.valorep.com.
- Instant and affordable workers comp coverage for your business
- Affordable rates tailored to your business
- Same-day coverage and proof of insurance for most industries
- Transparent policies written in plain language
- Contact 832.653.1880or email rmorman@employers.com.
- Concklin Insurance Agency is a full service personal and commercial independent insurance agent in the state of Illinois. We represent many top rated carriers specializing in restaurant insurance coverage and we insure any type of restaurant
from white table cloth, taverns, pubs, to hot dog stands.
- For more information visit www.concklin.com or call (630) 268-1600.
- EMPLOYERS is an exclusive partner of the IRA, providing workers' compensation insurance and services to our members through a network of independent insurance brokers
- EMPLOYERS specializes in meeting the needs of small businesses doing the majority of its business with restaurants.
- IRA members receive a 5% credit on their EMPLOYERS workers' compensation policy.
- To learn more, contact your broker or go to www.employers.com.
- HUB International is an insurance brokerage providing an array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment, and wealth management products and services.
- For more information, contact Paul DiBenedetto.
- Society Insurance specializes in select business niches, focusing on the small details that make the biggest difference. No business insurance company matches our extensive knowledge for protecting restaurants, bars, supermarkets, convenience
stores, hotels, motels and artisan contractors.
- For more information, visit www.societyinsurance.com
- Contact (920) 922-0747 or email info@societyinsurance.com.
- UnitedHealthcare offers 2 health care solutions designed for Illinois Restaurant Association Members:
- National Restaurant Association legacy program for groups of 2+ eligible employees
- Restaurant & Hospitality Association Benefit Trust (RHABT) for groups of 6–50 enrolled employees
- For more information, visit uhc.com/restinfo
- As a leader in restaurant technology, Popmenu is a trusted partner for operators looking to attract more new guests, keep them coming back, while saving on labor and time.
- Powered by AI and automation, Popmenu’s platform helps restaurants to:
- Rank high on Google with interactive menus and websites
- Keep 100% of online sales with direct online ordering
- Instantly create a full month of marketing content that is unique to each restaurant
- Automatically
send personalized messages to guests based on preferences
- Answer phones 24/7 with custom responses
- Track marketing’s impact on revenue in real time
- Integrate with POS and payment providers
- Popmenu is the only restaurant marketing platform that grows business automatically—across digital channels—with a personal touch. Serving more than 10,000 restaurants.
- Exclusive discounts for IRA Members.
- For more information, email Katy Russo or visit Popmenu.com
- ZenBusiness makes it easy to start, run & grow your business. We are a small business that is excited about helping other entrepreneurs realize their dreams of creating & growing a successful business.
- For more information, visit www.zenbusiness.com
- As a trusted energy supplier for the Illinois Restaurant Association, IGS Energy has been working with the restaurant industry for years. We help IRA members like you improve the way they consume and manage their energy. Our team proactively
monitors market volatility, identifies buying opportunities, and makes energy simple, so you can focus on what really matters. As a local, family-owned supplier, we know your market, and by taking advantage of the free energy audit
available to IRA members, we can create a customized energy solution for your business. We won’t just be your energy supplier — we’ll be your energy partner.
- Contact our IRA Account Manager Sam Lewis at 614.570.3770 or email at samuel.lewis@igs.com today.
- CCC, the leader in class action recovery since 1993, files claims and recovers settlement proceeds for harmed claimants in class action settlements. Over the past 30 years, we have filed over 13 million individual claims and recovered
over $2 billion dollars for our clients across hundreds of settlements. CCC is currently purchasing claims in the Visa-Mastercard antitrust settlement.
- For more information, contact Paul O'Toole at potoole@certificateclearing.com
- Quill is a leading national supplier based in the Chicagoland area, proudly serving businesses like yours for over 65 years. We understand the unique needs of restaurants and hospitality operations, from the front of the house to
the back. Our goal is to be your one-stop supply partner, helping you streamline purchasing and reduce costs, all while keeping your business running smoothly.
- Wide assortment of essentials including: Office supplies, foodservice disposables, bathroom supplies, marketing materials, point-of-sale (POS) supplies, cash-handling products, cleaning solutions, PPE, technology, office furniture,
and more.
- What sets us apart: Custom pricing programs designed to lower your operational costs, Free Next-Day Delivery, Award-Winning Customer Support all with no membership fees.
- Contact Danny Kurain at danny.kurian@quill.com| 331-205-9143
- Ecolab Inc., is an American global provider of water, hygiene and energy technologies and services to the food, energy, healthcare, industrial and hospitality markets.
- For more information, visit www.ecolab.com
- Landmark IPM emphasizes the control of insects and rodents with the least possible harm to the environment or human health and we encourage chemical-free pest control measures
- For more information, visit www.landmarkpest.com or call 773-614-7378 (Chicago) or 847-350-7378 (Suburbs).
- Smithereen has been an Industry leader as one of the first pest control companies to offer an Integrated Pest Management approach to pest issues
- For more information visit: www.smithereen.com, call (800) 336-3500 or email info@smithereen.com.
- Gator Chef supplies restaurant sanitizer, gloves and cleaning supplies.
- For more information, visit www.gatorchef.com
- Contact Phone Number: (888)-944-2867 or email Michael Warton at mwartan@gatorchef.com.
- Ecolab Inc., is an American global provider of water, hygiene and energy technologies and services to the food, energy, healthcare, industrial and hospitality markets.
- For more information, visit www.ecolab.com
- Gator Chef supplies restaurant sanitizer, gloves and cleaning supplies.
- For more information, visit www.gatorchef.com
- Contact Phone Number: (888)-944-2867 or email Michael Warton at mwartan@gatorchef.com.
- Mickey's Linen offers PPE Equipment including, 3-ply disposable isolation masks, hand sanitizer stands, hand sanitizer 16oz pump top bottles & 1 gallon GEL pump top & refills, jumbo surface cleaning wipes, 32oz disinfectant EPA
all-surface spray, paper towels & dispensers.
- For more information, visit www.mickeyslinen.com/ppe-products
- Contact John at (708) 204-6932 or jobrien@mickeyslinen.com.
- Free Online Ordering for 90 days
- Free Payroll & HR for 90 days
- "Contactless" payment technologies include: Online & Mobile Ordering, Skip-The-Line, Scan-To-Pay with QR codes, Table-side Ordering, Pay-At-Table, Curbside Pickup, ApplePay/Google Pay, Online Invoicing, Kiosk, Virtual Gift Card &
Loyalty Management.
- Heartland is an endorsed partner and Diamond Sponsor of the Illinois Restaurant Assocation
- Contact Corey Frank, Division Manager, at 847-942-9959 or corey.frank@e-hps.com.
- For more information visit go.heartland.us/sra.
- From seamless point-of-sale systems to integrated restaurant management solutions, SpotOn provides the technology and support that helps local businesses—and the people who run them—to succeed on their own terms. SpotOn builds technology
that "works the way you work" and backs it up with a team that makes sure it always does.
- Click here for more information.
- Square for Restaurants is more than just a cloud-based POS system — it’s a business technology solution built for single- and multi-location full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurants, fast-casual restaurants, bars, breweries,
and multi-concept restaurants. It’s the point of sale that works with everything you need for day-to-day service.
- Square is a Platinum Sponsor of the Illinois Restaurant Assocation
- Special offer for IRA members:
- Discounts valued up to $2000 are available to eligible IRA members*. Get in touch with Square to learn more and see if you qualify.
- *Process over $500k annual revenue, new to Square for Restaurants, other terms may apply.
- Click here to get in contact with Square.
- Welcome to Midwest Custom Print! We provide a diverse range of print and promotional solutions explicitly designed to enhance your establishment's visibility and success.
- From eye-catching menus and table tents to vibrant signage and branded merchandise, we offer a comprehensive selection of print materials tailored to meet the unique needs of restaurants. Our services extend to custom packaging, including
labels, wrappers, and to-go containers, ensuring your brand makes a lasting impression with every customer interaction.
- In addition to print materials, we offer customizable promotional items such as branded apparel, drinkware, and novelty items, perfect for enhancing your restaurant's identity and creating memorable experiences for your patrons.
- As valued members of the Illinois Restaurant Association, enjoy exclusive benefits, including 20% off your first order and ongoing custom discounts of up to 25%—partner with us to showcase your restaurant's unique personality and offerings
to the world.
- For more information visit midwestcustomprint.com.
- ROAM Real Estate Inc. is your premier boutique commercial real estate brokerage specializing in restaurant, hospitality, retail tenant and landlord representation. We are dedicated to delivering personalized solutions in vibrant urban
markets such as Chicago and Nashville.
- We specialize in curating real estate experiences tailored to your unique needs, whether you're a visionary tenant, savvy investor, or discerning property owner. Our commitment to building lasting relationships and delivering exceptional
results ensures that every client receives the attention and expertise they deserve.
- Discover the ROAM difference – where your vision meets our passion for excellence in commercial real estate.
- For more information visit roamrealestateinc.com.
- Lake Forest Center for Leadership offers practical leadership development and inclusive business education solutions designed for immediate and lasting impact.
- Topics are rooted in real-world expertise and delivered with a deep understanding of adult learners so people can immediately apply what they’ve learned. Sessions are scalable and dynamic as we partner with your team to strategically infuse
your company’s culture into the programming and make an immediate impact for your participants. We also offer open enrollment opportunities for individual professional development.
- For IRA discounts and preferred pricing, contact Matt Sernaker at msernaker@lfgsm.edu
- For more information, visit: https://lfcenterforleadership.com.
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