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Dining Alliance has been helping restaurants earn CashBack and save on 175,000+ products for 25+ years. Join today for FREE and unlock savings and discounts from over 350+ top manufacturers.

Trusted by 100,000+ restaurants nationwide

Watch our introduction to see how Dining Alliance works

We work with the industry’s top manufacturers, distributors, and service providers to bring you the best pricing, rebates, and savings programs available.

How to join Dining Alliance for FREE

1. Create your MyDining Alliance account

Start by creating your MyDining Alliance account on our easy-to-use customer portal. Becoming a Dining Alliance member will always be 100% free. There are never any hidden fees, membership dues, or costs of any kind.

2. Connect your purchases

Once you create your myDA portal account, you’ll be guided to connect your distributors. From there, we’ll automatically analyze your monthly purchases, and you’ll start earning CashBack on eligible items from our extensive catalog of 175,000 rebate-eligible products.

3. Start earning CashBack and more!

Once you’ve finalized your account setup, you can sit back and start to watch your rebates and CashBack roll in on. From there, you’ll earn CashBack rebates on a quarterly basis!

Join today for FREE

Maximize savings and unlock powerful programs for your restaurant.

CashBack on purchases

Earn rebates on your everyday purchases including proteins, dressings, can liners, frozen products.

Beyond Broadline programs

Save on more than just food! Get exclusive discounts on Chefworks, DirectTV, Skechers, Cintas and hundreds of other programs.

Access industry-leading technology

Track your rebates, add additional savings programs, sign up for rewards, redeem your rebates, and analyze purchasing trends—all in one easy-to-use customer portal.

Add-on programs to optimize your business

Access additional programs for best-in-class Back Office software, produce sourcing & pricing, and supply chain consulting, to run your restaurant more efficiently.

“I would recommend strongly to ANY operator to just spend 5 minutes, talk with them, and believe me, you will not be disappointed.”

Geoff ― Owner/Operator YC’s Mongolian Grill

Years in The
Alliance

25%

Savings over the
first year

$75k+

In rebates

The myDining Alliance Portal

Joining DA opens the door to your myDiningAlliance portal account – our easy to use membership portal.

Track and claim your rebates, access tailored reporting on your purchases, and maximize your savings potential all within your myDA portal.

Track & Accrue CashBack

View your rebates in real-time and maximize earnings on your purchases.

Direct ACH Payments

Set up ACH deposit to receive your rebate payouts faster.

Advanced Reporting

Get detailed insights on your spending, purchases, manufacturer activity, categories, and trends to optimize your restaurant.

Exclusive Beyond Broadline Programs

Real Foodservice Rewards Marketplace

Sign up for our additional points based Rewards program. Earn reward points on purchases and redeem them for TVs, trips, iPhones, iPads, and more.

AI-Powered Chat Support

Our built-in ChatGPT assistant helps answer questions about your rebates, purchases, and account details instantly.

Over 25+ years of expertise & $70 billion in buying power

We started our family company in 1998 with the purpose of helping independent restaurants compete. 25 years later we’re the largest network of independent restaurants in the world.

175k+

Rebate Line items

Access rebates on over 175,000 products across all major food and supply categories. From fresh ingredients to disposable goods, maximize your savings without changing how you buy.

350+

Manufacturer Partners

We negotiate directly with 350+ top manufacturers, like Tyson, Barilla, McCain, and more, to bring independent restaurants exclusive rebates and discounts—ensuring you get the best pricing on the brands you trust.

$70B

In Buying Power

As the nation’s leading Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), Dining Alliance leverages $70 billion in purchasing volume to secure unmatched savings for restaurants like yours.

250k+

Members across the US

Join a community of 250,000+ independent restaurants, multi-unit operators, and foodservice businesses using Dining Alliance to reduce costs, earn rebates, and grow their bottom line.

Join Dining Alliance for FREE

Become a Dining Alliance member at no cost. Sign up today and start earning CashBack on 175,000 eligible items. The choice is easy. There’s no cost, you earn free cash back and we’ll organize all your purchasing data so you can analyze it and make better decisions. Speaking of good decisions, why not sign up!?

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restaurants owners

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The Dish

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Dining Alliance

How do I submit my purchases?

Connecting your distributors with your myDiningAllinace account, allows us to analyze purchases that you make through your distributors. We look at the items that you’ve purchased and match them against our contracts. Rebates are then tallied so you have full transparency.

When will I get paid?

Rebate checks are paid out on a quarterly basis via ACH. Simply enter your bank account information and you will be notified when rebates are ready to be claimed.

Do I have to change distributors?

No! Shop with your current distributors and connect them with your myDiningAlliance account and continue to shop as normal!

You don’t even need to change the items that you purchase, unless you want to earn more!

How does Dining Alliance make money?

Food manufacturers want you to buy their products and offer incentives(rebates) for those who do. Dining Alliance simply facilitates collecting those rebates on your behalf and keeps a small portion. Any rebate earnings that you see are entirely yours for the keepin!

Is there a membership fee to join Dining Alliance?

No! There has never been – and never will be - a membership fee to join Dining Alliance!

What products are eligible for rebates? Manufacturer lists?

Dining Alliance members earn rebates on over 350+ manufacturer programs on over 175K line items. Visit our manufacturer page to view all your savings opportunities. Chances are, you are already buying products that qualify for rebates.

Still have a questions?

Let’s connect and see how Dining Alliance fits into your business

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