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The Texas Restaurant Foundation is the restaurant industry's go-to educational resource for Texas!

The Texas Restaurant Foundation was established by the Texas Restaurant Association in 1994 as a 501c3 non-profit organization, to focus on providing the necessary resources to help restaurateurs confront educational and labor challenges with the latest innovations in education, technology, and training. The TRF’s mission is to offer educational opportunities for restaurant careers in Texas. The F

oundation’s primary goals and objectives are to promote public awareness of careers in the foodservice industry, enhance educational opportunities by providing professional development training for new and existing personnel, and to provide industry based education to culinary educators in an effort to reach new standards in high school foodservice education.

09/07/2026

Last week was a busy one in San Antonio for TRA president and CEO, Dr. Emily Williams Knight! She met with Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor of The Alamo Colleges District , and Barton T. Simpson, President of the Alamo Colleges Foundation , to discuss how collaboration can help foster workforce development and new pathways into the hospitality industry.

And thank you to Ben E. Keith Foods for having Emily present at the Ben E. Keith Foods Foundation Forum! We deeply value opportunities to share actionable insights with restaurant owners from across the country.

Texas Restaurant Foundation programs like Second Chances, ProStart Program , and Pathways all play crucial roles in restaurant industry workforce development. From providing hands-on training to justice-involved individuals to start successful culinary and management careers, to training the next generation of industry pros and chefs in ProStart, we’re committed to nurturing and supporting the future of the industry we all love.

Learn how you can support what we do at: https://txrestaurant.org/TRF/TRF/Support/Impact-Investment-Fund.aspx

09/02/2026

The ProStart Program is more than just culinary training. It’s hands-on education led by passionate teachers who prepare their students to launch successful careers in the industry.

When ProStart students graduate, they’re equipped with the knowledge and love for the restaurant industry that lead to incredible careers.

We can’t help these future chefs achieve their dreams without your support! Learn how you can help nurture the next generation of the restaurant industry at https://txrestaurant.org/TRF/TRF/Support/Impact-Investment-Fund.aspx

08/31/2026

What is the Texas Restaurant Association and Texas Restaurant Foundation here to do for you?

Skeeter Miller (County Line BBQ, Owner) and TRF Chair Melissa Doolin-Koehne are here to explain why you should be engaged.

08/27/2026

Hey, ProStart Program students and educators! Applications for Rachael Ray Grow Grants 2026 are now open!

Brought to you by the Rachael Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), these grants provide essential funding to help high school ProStart programs build, expand, and innovate their culinary arts and restaurant management classrooms.

Applications close September 24, 2026. Learn more and apply at https://chooserestaurants.org/programs/scholarships-grants/rachael-ray-prostart-grow-grant/

08/17/2026

Congratulations to Lancaster High School’s Culinary Arts program! Their prize? State-of-the-art RATIONAL kitchen equipment to take their dishes to the next level.

Earlier this year, we partnered with RATIONAL Cooking Systems to challenge Texas ProStart students to showcase their culinary skills and tell us how access to a RATIONAL Smart Kitchen Lab would elevate their education.

Lancaster High School’s authentic, engaging video highlighted talented students, strong instruction, and a clear vision for the future. Under the leadership of Chef Instructor Latina Dawn, students showcased the teamwork, technical skills, professionalism, and passion that define Texas ProStart.

But this story is about more than new equipment; it's about creating meaningful partnerships that connect education with industry. This partnership reflects our broader commitment to supporting ProStart educators, expanding workforce development opportunities, and investing in the next generation of restaurant leaders through innovative programming and classroom resources.

Thank you again to Rational for sponsoring this giveaway! And give it up for Lancaster High School in the comments!

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/n48_1qSdQPM

08/13/2026

A new school year is upon us, and that means it’s time to ignite a passion for culinary arts and hospitality management that will fuel the futures of the next generation.

This is when you can help fan the flames.

The Texas ProStart Program will be starting soon, and your support will elevate high school culinary and restaurant management education to new heights.

Learn how you can get involved here: https://www.txrestaurant.org/TRF/TRF/Support/Impact-Investment-Fund.aspx

08/11/2026

🎉 Join us in congratulating Aliz Wark, our 2026 Texas Restaurant Foundation Scholarship recipient!

At just 20 years old, Aliz is already preparing for a career that will strengthen the restaurant industry's future. Her goal is to help restaurants and hospitality businesses build smarter, more resilient supply chains that keep kitchens stocked, operations running efficiently, and guests well served.

Aliz says, "Working in the restaurant and grocery industries taught me that every interaction matters. I realized that strong operations and compassionate service go hand in hand. Every employee—from suppliers and warehouse teams to kitchen managers and servers—plays a role in taking care of people.”

This scholarship supports future industry leaders, and we are proud to add Aliz’s name to the list.

08/05/2026

Throwback to the incredible Daddy Daughter Dance for residents participating in our Second Chances Program! These dads learned some new moves and, most importantly, got to spend quality time with their daughters. Dads got some fresh new suits, and the Texas Restaurant Foundation gifted their daughters new shoes, dresses, accessories, and jewelry. The dinner was catered by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice 's culinary arts programs.

We believe everybody deserves a Second Chance. Learn how you can help these residents change their lives at https://txrestaurant.org/TRF/TRF/Support/Impact-Investment-Fund.aspx

07/20/2026

School may be out for the summer, but our ProStart educators are still hard at work in the kitchen!

Culinary educators recently met for the ProStart Educators Training Conference (PETC), an intensive 2-day culinary arts training for high school teachers led by skilled industry experts.

Thank you to Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts for hosting us, and to these passionate educators nurturing the future of the restaurant industry!

07/15/2026

🎉 Join us in congratulating Sherissa Veal, our 2026 Tim Kelley Educator Scholarship recipient!

“At the end of the day, I’m not just teaching culinary, I’m building people,” says Sherissa. “Texas ProStart gives me the framework, but it’s the relationships, the standards, and the belief in my students that bring it to life.”

This scholarship supports future industry leaders and current culinary instructors like Sherissa, and we are proud to add her name to the list.

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512 East Riverside Drive
Austin, TX
78705

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15124574100

Website

http://www.txrestaurant.org/foundation

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