The Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) is the leading statewide business association for the restaurant industry in Delaware. Comprised of more than 1900 restaurants, the industry employs a workforce of more than 53,000 and is the largest component of Delaware’s tourism industry. As the number one small business employer and the fourth largest employer overall, the restaurant industry in Delaware creates an economic impact of over $2.6 billion.The DRA is the trade association dedicated to promoting, educating and advocating for Delaware’s food service industry, which proudly serves as the cornerstone of Delaware’s economy, careers and communities.