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FTC Cracks Down on Misleading ‘Local’ Seafood Claims at Restaurants

Latest News FTC Cracks Down on Misleading ‘Local’ Seafood Claims at Restaurants Oct 8, 2024 Recently, ten seafood restaurants received warning letters from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over misleading advertising practices. These warnings focused on restaurants falsely promoting their seafood as “wild-caught” or “American-sourced” when, in reality, it was farm-raised and imported from foreign…

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Register Now: Webinar on everything you need to know about Beneficial Ownership filing

Latest News Register Now: Webinar on everything you need to know about Beneficial Ownership filing Oct 4, 2024 Deadline approaching: Operators required to file information about their beneficial owners—the individuals who ultimately own or control their companies—to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), must report by the end of the year. Restaurant owners with 20 or fewer…

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New Analysis Explains Challenges of Higher Costs, Menu Price Increases

Latest News New Analysis Explains Challenges of Higher Costs, Menu Price Increases Oct 4, 2024 Restaurants across the U.S. are grappling with rising food and labor costs, and Louisiana operators are facing even greater pressure due to skyrocketing insurance premiums. According to the National Restaurant Association, food costs have surged 29% over the past four…

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ILA Strike Ends with Tentative Agreement, Ports Set to Reopen

Latest News ILA Strike Ends with Tentative Agreement, Ports Set to Reopen Oct 4, 2024 The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike has come to an end following a tentative agreement between the union and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The strike, which disrupted ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coast, will now see…

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Celebrating 40 Years of Leadership: Henry L. Coaxum, Jr. Marks Milestone with McDonald’s

Latest News Celebrating 40 Years of Leadership: Henry L. Coaxum, Jr. Marks Milestone with McDonald’s Sep 25, 2024 Congratulations to longtime Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) member and passionate advocate of the LRA Workers’ Comp program, Henry L. Coaxum, Jr., on his 40th anniversary as a McDonald’s franchisee! Henry began his journey with McDonald’s as a…

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Jacob’s Andouille Named Best of the River Parishes for 4th Consecutive Year

Latest News Jacob’s Andouille Named Best of the River Parishes for 4th Consecutive Year Sep 23, 2024 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is proud to congratulate longtime member, Jacob’s Andouille, for being named Best Andouille in the Best of the River Parishes contest for the fourth consecutive year. This honor highlights the enduring legacy of Jacob’s Andouille and its…

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NFSM Week 3: How to Prevent Foodborne Illnesses in Your Restaurant: Essential Tips

Latest News NFSM Week 3: How to Prevent Foodborne Illnesses in Your Restaurant: Essential Tips Sep 16, 2024 During week three of National Food Safety Month 2024, we’re focusing on ways to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses in restaurants. Proper prevention practices can significantly reduce the risk of contamination and foodborne illnesses. Follow these…

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