MRLA Endorsed Programs: Exclusive Savings for Members 

We understand that there are many costs to being in the hospitality business.  Fortunately, the Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association, in conjunction with the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association, offers its members many opportunities to save money on the everyday expenses incurred while running your business. If you have any questions about any of our Endorsed Programs, contact Pam at the MRLA at 800-968-9668 or [email protected] 
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MRL Fund Workers' Compensation Fund
  • Member-Owned Program
  • Average return to participants is 48%
  • Over $100 million returned since inception in premium credit
  • Member webinars to improve employee safety
Shifty: Training & Workforce Development
Shifty is a groundbreaking training app derived from a tried-and-true, paper-based training method and developed into an organized, streamlined app. This powerful tool is designed to reduce turnover, increase guest loyalty, and empower service staff in one place. 
United Healthcare
Offer your employees more than just a paycheck - offer them a healthier life. Healthy Hospitality is a curated suite of wellness solutions for hospitality. As a trusted health and wellness partner of the hospitality industry, Healthy Hospitality brings physical, mental health, and wellness solutions to you through: 
  • UnitedHealthcare 
  • RHS Benefit Trust
  • Teladoc
  • Individual & Family Health Insurance
  • Free Pharmacy Discount Cards
  • Mental Health Resources 
Payment Processing
Heartland delivers fast, secure omnichannel payment processing and business solutions to more than 400,000 business locations nationwide.  
  • Payments
  • Payroll
  • Point of sale
  • Customer engagement
  • Lending
Restaurant Relief™ ERC Support Center
Restaurant Relief™ is a MRLA program that brings our restaurants and lodging operators the financial assistance they need right now. Some of that assistance will come from a federal initiative called the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). You may qualify for up to $26,000 per W-2 employee.
​Natural Gas Choice 
  • Controlled pricing ensures budgetary planning
  • Multiple pricing options tailored to your needs
  • Rebates to Members
  • Free rate review
​Music Licensing*
  • 5% Discount for Members
  • 5% Discount for paying online
  • 10% Discount for timely payment

*Discount applies to restaurant licensing only
Beverage Alcohol Management 
  • Electronic Data & Payment Program for your alcohol deliveries
  • FREE 30-Day Trial
  • Member discounts on set up & monthly fees
Artificial Intelligence for Improving Operations
BYOD™ applies the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to deliver Smart Alerts in real time to control your operations’ costs. The use of BYOD™ insures accuracy, consistency and efficiency in your operation all day, every day.