The Mission of the Maine Restaurant Association is to: Represent, Promote and Educate the food service industry of Maine. The Purpose of the Maine Restaurant Association is to: Promote the common business and professional interests of those engaged in the restaurant / prepared food service industry. Offer a range of member services. Represent the industry on a national, state, and local level. Raise the level of professionalism within the industry through education and promotion of foodservice as a career. Cooperate with other trade associations, industries and organizations that promote dining out and tourism. Foster and maintain mutually beneficial professional and personal relationships among all categories of members.