Restaurant Association of Maryland

The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) exists to promote, protect and improve Maryland's foodservice and hospitality industry. About Our Members RAM members are foodservice and hospitality businesses including restaurants, bars & taverns, grocery stores, caterers, hotels and other businesses that serve food. RAM also welcomes Allied Members, which are companies that work alongside the foodservice industry by providing goods and services. RAM members are dedicated to their employees by offering careers with advancement opportunities, their customers by providing exceptional dining options and service, and their community by supporting local charities, sports teams and events. Restaurant Association of Maryland Education Foundation (RAMEF) Dedicated to enhancing the foodservice and hospitality industry's training and education, career development and community engagement, RAMEF provides training and certifications in ServSafe® food safety, RAM Alcohol - responsible alcohol service and HACCP writing. The Foundation also manages Maryland ProStart®, a nationwide program that teaches high school students culinary arts and hospitality management.