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Leadership, Management, and Clear Communication: The Winning Formula
Latest News Leadership, Management, and Clear Communication: The Winning Formula Presented by RestaurantOwner.com & the Louisiana Restaurant Association Apr 4, 2025 Managing people is always a challenge, and in today’s competitive labor market, strong leadership and communication skills are more important than ever. That’s why RestaurantOwner.com and the Louisiana Restaurant Association are proud to present…
Read MoreWhat Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Mean for Food Costs
Latest News What Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Mean for Food Costs Apr 4, 2025 President Trump has issued an executive order under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose a baseline 10% tariff on all foreign-origin goods, excluding Canada and Mexico. Additional, higher reciprocal tariffs will target countries with significant trade imbalances with…
Read MoreThink Non-Profits Don’t Pay Sales Tax? Think Again!
Latest News Think Non-Profits Don’t Pay Sales Tax? Think Again! Apr 3, 2025 At the Louisiana Restaurant Association, we frequently receive questions from our members regarding sales tax exemptions for non-profit organizations. Many assume that being a “tax-exempt” organization automatically means exemption from all taxes, but that is not the case. This clarification comes from…
Read MorePractical Workforce Technology Strategies for Independent Restaurants
Latest News Practical Workforce Technology Strategies for Independent Restaurants Mar 25, 2025 The latest workforce technology report from the National Restaurant Association highlights trends shaping the industry. While many insights come from large national chains, independent restaurants, multi-unit operators, and franchisees often have different needs and financial constraints. Here’s how LRA members can leverage workforce…
Read MoreKey Issues for Louisiana’s Restaurant Industry
Latest News Key Issues for Louisiana’s Restaurant Industry By Stan Harris, President & CEO, Louisiana Restaurant Association Mar 18, 2025 Mar 18, 2025 At the Louisiana Restaurant Association, we are the trusted advisor for Louisiana’s restaurant industry. Advocacy is at the heart of our mission, ensuring that our members have a voice in decisions that…
Read MoreTariff Hikes Threaten Restaurant Costs
Latest News Tariff Hikes Threaten Restaurant Costs Mar 11, 2025 As the restaurant industry navigates an evolving economic landscape, new trade developments are already making waves. In January, U.S. imports soared to a record high of $329.55 billion, up from $293.36 billion in December, as businesses rushed to bring in goods ahead of the anticipated…
Read MoreRestaurants & the MAHA Movement
Latest News Restaurants & the MAHA Movement Mar 11, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is exploring food policy changes that could impact restaurants nationwide. With a focus on improving public health, MAHA aims to increase transparency in the food…
Read MoreLRAEF Awards $60,000 to Scholars
Latest News LRAEF Awards $60,000 to Scholars Mar 11, 2025 The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation (LRAEF) is investing in the future of the hospitality industry by awarding $60,000 in scholarships to its 2025 LRAEF Scholars Class. These scholarships provide vital support to Louisiana students pursuing careers in the restaurant, foodservice, tourism, and hospitality sectors.…
Read MoreNew Leader for LRA Workers’ Comp
Latest News New Leader for LRA Workers’ Comp Feb 19, 2025 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Fund (LRA WC) has appointed Dustin Hebert as its new General Manager. With over 20 years of experience and a family legacy in insurance, Hebert is well-prepared to lead the program’s continued growth and support Louisiana’s…
Read MoreRestaurant Tech Today: Driving Efficiency and Profitability
Latest News Restaurant Tech Today: Driving Efficiency and Profitability Feb 17, 2025 How Digital Innovation is Reshaping Front and Back-of-House Operations Technology is transforming the restaurant industry, helping operators tackle rising labor costs and ongoing workforce shortages. These insights were presented in the State of the Restaurant Industry 2025 webinar by Hudson Riehle, SVP of…
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