Buyer’s Guide

We do the work of reviewing products and services tailored to the hospitality industry to save our members time and money. Take advantage of these special savings and discounts from our Allied Members below. These vendors are all NHLRA members who are committed to supporting the industry. 

Beverage Distributor

Coca-ColaCoca-Cola Beverages Northeast 

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast is a local bottling company based out of Bedford, NH. We’ve been active in our communities for more than 40 years.

 

Republic National Distributing Company

With roots extending before Prohibition, RNDC is one of the nation’s leading wholesale beverage alcohol distributors, specializing in wine and spirits.

 

martignettiMartignetti Companies

Martignetti Companies, headquartered in Taunton, MA, is the leading distributor of wines and spirits in New England and the seventh-largest distributor of wine and spirits in the United States. 

 

 M.S. Walker, Inc.

Founded in Boston in 1933, M.S. Walker is a 5th-generation, family-owned wine and spirits importer and distributor, a spirits bottler, and a national supplier.

 

Perfecta Wine Company

The Perfecta Wine Company is a small wine and spirits importer/distributor serving restaurants and retailers throughout New Hampshire and the United States.
 
 
 
We are the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company.
 

Credit Card Processing

 

Merchant Advocate

merchant advocate logo

Merchant Advocate helps reduce credit card processing costs for businesses WITHOUT switching processors—saving clients over $300 million in fees! They are an expert merchant services auditor, providing fairness and transparency in the unregulated credit card processing industry. There are no upfront costs for services, and they are paid out of the savings they achieve for you, adding more to your bottom line.

Environmental and Sustainability Support

baker commoditiesBaker Commodities

Baker Commodities is dedicated to saving the environment by finding sustainable ways to support the food production and restaurant industries. 

NH Saves
NH Saves

Reducing energy costs. Protecting our environment. Making the communities of New Hampshire more sustainable. NHSaves is funded by electric and natural gas ratepayers and delivered by Eversource, Liberty Utilities, New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, and Unitil to make our homes, businesses and towns more sustainable and more comfortable places to live and work, both now and in the future.

Equipment and Furnishings

Alternative Sales Corporation

Located at 135 Route 125 in Kingston, NH 03848, one of the largest selection of certified pre-owned & reconditioned restaurant & food service equipment on display under one roof in all of New England.

Financial Planning and Services

granite financial partnersGranite Financial Partners

Granite Financial Partners help individuals and small-to-midsized businesses coordinate their financial affairs.

 

Food Distributor

 
Dennis Paper & Food Service is a collective of hard-working foodies who own and run a company that knows the restaurant industry inside and out.
 
 
Favorite Foods is New Hampshire’s only independently owned broad line foodservice and paper distributor.
 
 
Gordon Food Service is a leading family-owned food distributor in Grand Rapids, MI servicing restaurants, the healthcare industry, and schools.
 
 
Heron Point Seafood is a top 5 importer of refrigerated and frozen blue and red pasteurized crab meat.
 
High Liner Foodservice
High Liner Foods is a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood.
 
 
As one of the largest foodservice distributors in the nation, commitment to quality ingredients, personalized customer service, and on-time deliveries form the core of our service.
 

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and non-food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers around the world.

us foodsUS Foods

US Foods® is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. 

Insurance and Human Resources

cgi logoCGI Business Solutions 

Our services include employee benefits, benefits administration, wealth management, payroll services, business insurance, and HR support.

clark-mortensonClark-Mortenson

Dating back to 1877, Clark-Mortenson Insurance is one of the largest insurance and financial services agencies in Northern New England. Our business insurance specialties include: commercial property, general liability, workers’ compensation, Benefits Plus worksite benefit program, bonds, group and employee benefits. 
 
 
Hospitality Insurance Group provides liquor liability insurance coverage to restaurant establishments located in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. NHLRA members save up to 20% off of liquor liability policies, subject to company guidelines. 
 

For more than 120 years, protecting your piece of the world has been our mission. NHLRA members save up to 5% off of all MMG Insurance products, including property insurance. 

New Hampshire Hospitality Compensation Trust
 
Since 1994, the NHHCT has provided high-quality workers’ comp at competitive rates to restaurants and hospitality-related businesses. It is a self-insured, not-for-profit trust and returns leftover premiums to members in the form of dividends. Email Samantha MacDonald at smacdonald@nhlra.com to learn more. 
 
 
 
The Richards Group is a full-service insurance and financial services firm that provides comprehensive risk management, employee benefits and investment services just for you.
 
 
 

Linen Services

Crown Linen Service

Crown Uniform and Linen Service is a family-owned and operated uniform and linen business that has been dedicated to serving New England for over 100 years.

General Linen Service

General Linen & Uniform Service is one of the largest and locally owned linen management providers in New England. With 4 locations, we are focused exclusively on linen management for healthcare, restaurant, industrial, and hospitality businesses.

Prudential Overall Supply

Prudential Overall Supply

Prudential Overall Supply, a trusted partner in the restaurant industry since 1932, provides top-notch solutions for chef and cook wear, as well as facility services. Our comprehensive programs include uniform rental, lease, purchase, and associated services. Our success is attributed to dedicated employees and the support of valued customers, enabling us to consistently offer high-quality products and services at competitive prices.

John Caliri, JCaliri@prudentialuniforms.com

Legal and Government Relations

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA

Sheehan Phinney is a full-service business law firm representing local, national, and international clients with innovative approaches and practical solutions. Founded in 1937, Sheehan Phinney has grown to over 60 attorneys with four offices throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts and is known for professional excellence, practical counsel, and commitment to both its clients and the communities it serves.

 

vrountas ayer & chandler pcVrountas, Ayer & Chandler, P.C.

We provide experienced counseling and advocacy in complex commercial disputes, civil rights and discrimination matters, and employment law. NHLRA members receive 30 minutes of free legal advice per incident and a discount on services retained beyond 30 minutes. 

 

Joseph S. Plaia, Attorney at Law

Joe Plaia is an attorney in Portsmouth, New Hampshire who after serving 10 years as the New Hampshire Liquor’s Commission’s Chief Hearings Officer, is launching a specialty practice to assist licensees with licensing and compliance issues with the Division of Enforcement & Licensing. Should you require the assistance of an attorney for your liquor license, reach out to Joe, as there are few attorneys who have the experience he can provide with liquor laws, rules and the hearings process.

Joe’s website is www.joeplaialaw.com, and you can reach him by email at joe@joeplaialaw.com, and telephone (603) 766-0452.

Music Licensing

BMI 

BMI, a leader in music rights management, advocates for the value of music, representing over 18.7 million works of more than 1.2 million copyright owners. NHLRA members save up to 20% on their BMI fees. 

SESAC

SESAC, originally the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers, is a for-profit performance-rights organization in the United States. NHLRA members save up to 10% off of their SESAC fees. 

Payroll Processing

CheckmateHCM

Provider of comprehensive HCM services such as payroll, time collection, HRIS, and cloud-based workforce management technology for employers of all sizes.

Point of Sale

SpotOn 

SpotOn is one of the fastest-growing software and payments companies with comprehensive, cloud-based technology for small, midsize and enterprise businesses.Known for its rapid innovation and industry-leading customer service, SpotOn offers integrated solutions for commerce, digital marketing, growth and financing, operations, and workforce management.

Rebates Program

Dining Alliance

Drastically lower costs while increasing quality and service through the NHLRA’s partnership with Dining Alliance, the largest group purchasing organization for independent restaurants in the United States. 

Source 1

Source1 provides strategic and effective supply chain management to help your operation reduce costs and drive profitability. Leverage their supply chain expertise to optimize your purchasing and ensure you get high-quality products at competitive prices.

Research and Trends

Smith Travel Research 

Smith Travel Research (STR) is the global leader in hotel data and performance benchmarking. NHLRA members receive monthly reports of aggregate data which includes occupancy rates, RevPAR, and ADR. It also offers discounted rates for members on other reports in their portfolios.

Sanitation and Supplies

 

Ecolab logo for ecolab

Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions – helping businesses succeed while protecting people and vital resources.

nhlra buyers guide summit supplySummit Supply

Established in 1980, Summit Supply caters to the restaurant, hospitality, and institutional trades, specializing in warewashing, cleaning, on-premise laundry, and paper products. 

TriMark logoTrimark United East

Located in Mansfield, MA, TriMark United East is the largest distributor in the Northeast offering commercial kitchen equipment and supplies to local restaurants and national chains. 

Staffing

86&co.

86&co. offers hiring solutions for the food & beverage industry, including headhunting, a temporary culinary task force, and an industry-specific job board. Contact them today to assist with your staffing needs.