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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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.
Winners Announced: Four Roses Bourbon Global Expedition Cocktail Competition Celebrates Louisiana’s World-Class Bartending Talent
Latest News The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is pleased to announce the winners of the Four Roses Bourbon Global Expedition…
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NFL Sunday Ticket Available on DIRECTV for Business Through New Agreement with EverPass
Latest News DIRECTV announced a new multi-year agreement with EverPass Media to distribute NFL Sunday Ticket via satellite and streaming…
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URGENT (UPDATE): New Debit Card Surcharge Law Took Effect August 1
Latest News Updated August 4, 2026 Act 751 took effect on Saturday, August 1, prohibiting a restaurant or any merchant…
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