Louisiana's Restaurant Industry Overview
Restaurant Locations
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In Sales
Restaurant & Foodservice Jobs
%
of Restaurants Have Fewer Than 50 Employees
%
of Restaurants are Women/Minority Owned
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Bodacious Bar & Q
Shreveport, LA
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Diamond Grill Restaurant
Alexandria, LA
Feature Blog Posts
In this section, you'll find key industry news to keep you up to date on what you need to know to operate your restaurant successfully.
Kids LiveWell Earns White House Recognition
Latest News The Trump Administration has released the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), and the National Restaurant Association (NRA)…
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New Louisiana Sales Tax Filing System Launches January 2026
Latest News Louisiana is rolling out a new online state and local sales and use tax filing system, now accessible…
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LRA Celebrates 80 Years and Announces 2026 Volunteer Leadership
Latest News The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) proudly celebrates its 80th Anniversary in 2026, marking eight decades of advocacy, education,…
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