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URGENT (UPDATE): New Debit Card Surcharge Law Took Effect August 1

July 29, 2026

Latest News URGENT (UPDATE): New Debit Card Surcharge Law Took Effect August 1 Jul 29, 2026 Updated August 4, 2026 Act 751 took effect on Saturday, August 1, prohibiting a restaurant or any merchant from imposing any surcharge on a transaction processed as a debit card. The Act defines a surcharge as “any additional amount…

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Louisiana Restaurant Association Honors 2026 Industry Award Winners

July 29, 2026

Latest News Louisiana Restaurant Association Honors 2026 Industry Award Winners Jul 29, 2026 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) recognized outstanding leaders in Louisiana’s hospitality industry during the 2026 LRA Awards Ceremony at the 73rd LRA Showcase, held as part of the Association’s 80th Anniversary celebration. The LRA’s highest honor, Restaurateurs of the Year, was presented…

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Meet the 2026 LRA Showcase Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shawn DuBravac

July 6, 2026

Latest News Meet the 2026 LRA Showcase Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shawn DuBravac Jul 6, 2026 The restaurant industry has never stood still. From online ordering and mobile payments to kitchen automation and digital marketing, operators have continually adapted to meet changing consumer expectations. Today, artificial intelligence is driving the next evolution—and it’s happening faster than…

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LRA Showcase Returns July 25-26 Bringing the Restaurant Industry Together for Innovation, Education and World-Class Culinary Competition

July 6, 2026

Latest News LRA Showcase Returns July 25-26 Bringing the Restaurant Industry Together for Innovation, Education and World-Class Culinary Competition Jul 6, 2026 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) will welcome thousands of restaurant and hospitality professionals from across Louisiana and the Gulf South to the 73rd Annual LRA Showcase, July 25-26, 2026, in Hall I of…

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