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
06/22/2026
🎉 Join us in congratulating Zaryanna B., our 2026 Creed Ford III Scholarship recipient!
“For me this scholarship is an opportunity that my parents never had access to, yet worked so hard for me to achieve,” Zaryanna says. “This money will be used to further empower me though my hospitality journey into consulting.”
This scholarship supports future industry leaders and we are proud to add Zaryanna’s name to the list.
06/16/2026
Our ProStart program fuels the future of the Texas restaurant industry and gives talented culinary students the chance to shine with real-world training, and it doesn’t happen without your support.
When you purchase a ticket to the Texas Restaurant Awards, the proceeds fund the Texas Restaurant Foundation, and the dreams of ProStart students!
Get your tickets now: https://tobi.tobincenter.org/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=8BCA988E-A534-46EB-BB43-53B19722323B
Heather Pickett, Texas Restaurant Foundation Executive Director, recently appeared on KXAN News to talk about the importance of the Second Chances program.
You can help support these programs by attending the 2026 Texas Restaurant Awards where proceeds directly fund the Foundation and the future of the Texas restaurant industry.
Get your tickets now: https://tobi.tobincenter.org/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=8BCA988E-A534-46EB-BB43-53B19722323B
06/08/2026
Don't miss this year's Texas Restaurant Awards at the Texas Restaurant Show, where we'll honor our industry's best and brightest, all benefitting TRF! More details and tickets below!
06/04/2026
We’re still buzzing after the Texas ProStart Invitational! The future of the Texas restaurant industry looks bright in the hands of these incredibly talented students. We’re so proud of everyone who brought their A game to the competition!
Want to keep celebrating the future of our industry? Join us for the Texas Restaurant Awards on July 12! Ticket proceeds benefit the Texas Restaurant Foundation, so we can continue to support programs like ProStart that fuel futures (and smiles like these!).
Get your ticket at: https://tobi.tobincenter.org/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=8BCA988E-A534-46EB-BB43-53B19722323B
Want to time travel to the roaring twenties for a good cause?
You’re invited to Shinsei After Dark, a 20-year anniversary celebration benefiting the Texas Restaurant Relief Fund, which provides financial relief to independent restaurants and their communities in times of need.
This exclusive event on June 6th features:
🔹Roaring '20s cocktails, wine, and beer
🔹Classic shinsei nibbles and a live DJ
🔹A 1920s costume contest, so come dressed in your 20s best!
🔹A chance to win a $200 gift card
Tickets are limited, so RSVP now at: https://shinseirestaurant.com/20th
05/21/2026
From sharing industry insights to encouraging the next generation of culinary talent, moments like these remind us how important it is to invest in the future of hospitality. We love connecting with the future leaders of our industry and can’t wait to see what these students accomplish next!
We appreciate the Jack E. Singley Academy Culinary School for inviting i Fratelli's very own, David Cole to join the culinary students in the kitchen.
05/12/2026
Texas ProStart paves the way for the next generation of restaurant leaders through providing extraordinary experiences. Here’s proof.
Emma Hasbun, a Texas ProStart graduate, recently got to meet and cook with legendary chef and restaurateur, Thomas Keller. Emma said, “Beyond the meal itself, the interaction was meaningful and inspiring—an unforgettable moment that reflects the strength of mentorship and dedication in the culinary journey inspired by my high school instructor, Chef Aaron Ward. It was truly a proud and rewarding occasion for me.”
Learn more about how you can help shape the future of the Texas restaurant industry here: www.texasprostart.com.
Thank you to everyone who made Second Chances month a success! With your help, we raised $7,620 in April! All donations will benefit the Second Chances program.
Through your support and impact investments, over 1,250 Texas employers are already creating second chances by hiring graduates. By preparing these graduates for reentering society, their recidivism rate drops to just 2 percent.
Learn more about how you can support Second Chances today: https://txrestaurant.org/TRF/TRF/Programs/Second%20Chances.aspx
04/28/2026
Join us in congratulating the Texas ProStart Program culinary and management teams for their incredible hard work at the National ProStart Invitational this past weekend! We could not be prouder of these talented students! Way to go, Texas!
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