Louisiana's Restaurant Industry Overview
Restaurant Locations
$B
In Sales
Restaurant & Foodservice Jobs
%
of Restaurants Have Fewer Than 50 Employees
%
of Restaurants are Women/Minority Owned
Acadiana Chapter Crawfish Boil
April 29, 2026
6 P.M. - 8 P.M. (CST)
Crawfish Town USA
Henderson, LA
Cenla Chapter "May the 4th Be With You" Social
May 4, 2026
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. (CST)
Hemingway House of Stories and Spirits
Pineville, 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.
Louisiana Celebrates National ProStart Success
Latest News The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation (LRAEF) is proud to celebrate Chalmette High School’s outstanding achievement at the…
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Navigating What’s Next: Spring Webinar Series for Restaurant Leaders
Latest News From workforce policy and global supply chain volatility to talent development, today’s restaurant leaders are navigating a rapidly…
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Step Into the Spotlight: Apply Now to Compete in the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off
Latest News The Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off (LASCO) is calling on Louisiana Restaurant Association member chefs to take their place on…
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