Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the J.A.C.R.I.S.?
  • Japanese / Australian Catering & Restaurant Information Services Incorporated. It is an incorporated association.
  • What is an incorporated association?
  • Community groups come together for a variety of reasons: to share common interests; to form sporting clubs; to run professional and industry groups. To operate effectively, however, small organisations often find they have to enter into binding contracts, which can make their members personally liable for costs and expenses. This is where the option of becoming an incorporated association can provide great advantages.
  • What are the main benefits of incorporating as an association?
  • It allows your organisation to:
    • create a legal entity that is separate from the individual members
    • provide a certain amount of limited liability for members
    • continue regardless of changes to membership
    • enter into enforceable contracts including buying and selling property
    • sue (but also to be sued)
  • Who have been involved in J.A.C.R.I.S.?
  • Business owners who run Japanese restaurants. Corporate bodies who supply the services to Japanese restaurants. Consultants who supplies the services to Japanese restaurants. People who involve in the field shown above.
  • What is the process of initiation?
  • Firstly, application forms need to be filled and submitted with the applicable fee. Once they are accepted, inspections and interviews are conducted. Application forms are available to download.
  • What are the fees?
  • Shown in the membership site.
  • Who are eligible?
  • Shown in the membership site.
  • What are the activities?
  • Regular meetings, seminars, and so on are planned.