Welcome to the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia! RANS is here to support our members through advocacy, resources, cost savings, marketing, and events. This page will help you make the most of your membership. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to heather@rans.ca.
Limited Time Member Offers
The Fifteen Group, a partner of RANS and Restaurants Canada, would like to offer a free profitability session to RANS members who have renewed their membership for 2026. This complimentary two hour session is designed to help you strategize and earn more profit in 2026. For more information, or to book your session, head over here.
On behalf of Restaurants Canada, we’re pleased to extend a 50% discount to our members who would like to attend the RC Show 2026. This is Canada’s leading foodservice and hospitality event, taking place March 8–10, 2026 in Mississauga at the International Centre. The show brings together operators, suppliers, and industry leaders to connect, learn, and discover new ideas, products, and solutions shaping the future of foodservice. For more information, or to access your promo code, click here.
As a member of RANS, you’re eligible for a FREE cost comparison from Foodbuy, North America’s leading group purchasing organization. Discover how much you could be saving on over 40,000 products. For more information, or to book your pricing comparison, visit here.
Ongoing Member Offers
Marketing Options
Your membership includes the benefits of our newsletters, social media channels and events.
Cost Savings Benefits
RANS members receive discounts and special rates through offers from our Benefit Suppliers.
Resources to support your employees
Prescription Savings
Prescription and healthcare offers from Genrus United and MHCSI.
Employee Gear
Discounts from Murphy Gear. Contact heather@rans.ca.
Park n’ Fly Savings
Discounts to RANS member operators and their employees.
RANS Events
Showcase your business at the Nova Scotia Restaurant Awards, Share your unique beverage offers at our Craft Beer Kicthen Party, and Imbibe cocktail event, order specialty wine to serve at your establishment at our Rare and Fine Wine Show. And exhibit to over 1000 guests at our member exclusive, Savour Food & Wine Show.
Make the most of your membership!
As a RANS Member restaurant or supplier, you get a listing on our website. Be sure to keep it updated with current photos and information! To create your listing, or to make changes to your existing listing, contact heather@rans.ca.
Use our marketing offers and cost savings to support your business! Remember to tag us on social media, submit items to our newsletter and talk to us about Food Day spotlights, or From the Industry articles!
Come to our Meet & Greets to chat with us. The RANS teams hosts virtual and in-person meet and greet sessions as an opportunity to get to know our members, and learn about the industry in different regions of the province.
RANS has several active committee supporting membership, events, advocacy, bartenders, and education. You can learn more about our committees here. If you are interested in being part of a committee, contact RANS Director, Natasha Chestnut: natasha@rans.ca.
Read your newsletters for industry updates and event information.
- Business BITE: Restaurant Industry News
- Foodie BITE: Restaurant News for Consumers
- Savour Festival Newsletter
- *RANS Member Insider: Updates, cost savings codes and offers for RANS members only
If you have any staff who would benefit from our Business BITE industry newsletter, they can subscribe HERE.
Information for new owners and operators
There’s a lot to know when you’re starting a restaurant or taking over an existing business. Use the links below to find some important information.
