RAM's support helps elect and re-elect pro-business candidates to the Maryland General Assembly.

Effective lobbying efforts protect the industry from taxes or regulations that would negatively impact the industry. Legislative victories have resulted in saving the average Maryland restaurant owner more than $100,000 annually.

RAM's strong grassroots network is the linchpin to many victories.

On the federal level, RAM partners with national affiliates to protect the industry.

More than $400,000 circulation in Maryland through the RAM gift certificate program

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>>> RAM's educational arm, Restaurant Association
of Maryland Education Foundation (RAMEF), trained more than:

• 12,000 industry professionals in safe food handling
• 1,500 persons through its B.E.S.T. server training program

Maryland Restaurant Industry Statistics