Local sourcing and independent ownership are both lasting and current trends in our industry. Our Verified Local Restaurant program is our own unique certification that certifies your restaurant is: 1. Independently owned; and 2. Sourcing locally made goods wherever possible to support your local community and agriculture. Your annual certification fee includes ownership verification and an audit of your product sourcing. Proudly display the Verified Local Restaurant signage in your establishment, and brag to your customers that you are truly a local restaurant.