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Restaurant Resiliency: What It Means and How Operators Can Lean In During a Downturn
Latest News Restaurant Resiliency: What It Means and How Operators Can Lean In During a Downturn Jun 5, 2025 What is Restaurant Resiliency? Restaurant resiliency is the capacity of a restaurant to withstand shocks, adapt to evolving conditions, and recover swiftly from disruption—whether due to natural disasters, economic downturns, or global crises like pandemics. It’s…
Read MoreThree Ways to Turn the Summer Slump into a Power Play
Latest News Three Ways to Turn the Summer Slump into a Power Play Jun 3, 2025 From high-profile eateries to neighborhood favorites, the news has been constant: restaurants are closing their doors just ahead of what’s traditionally the slowest season of the year for the industry. The mounting costs of operating a brick-and-mortar business—sky-high rents,…
Read MoreLouisiana ProStart Students Win Trip to NRA Show
Latest News Louisiana ProStart Students Win Trip to NRA Show May 19, 2025 Big dreams are heating up in the kitchen for ProStart students from W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center in Lafayette! The Louisiana Restaurant Association is thrilled to share that this talented group was selected for the first-ever JumpStart Initiative by the…
Read MoreChalmette HS ProStart Wins 1st Place in Management at National
Latest News Chalmette HS ProStart Wins 1st Place in Management at National May 5, 2025 Students create and pitch an original restaurant concept, complete with a business proposal, marketing plan, and operations strategy Chalmette High School’s ProStart Management Team has made Louisiana history, capturing first place at the 2025 National ProStart Invitational (NPSI), held May…
Read MoreLouisiana ProStart Champs Head to National Invitational
Latest News Louisiana ProStart Champs Head to National Invitational Sponsored by TABASCO Brand & Zea Rotisserie & Grill May 2, 2025 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) and its Education Foundation proudly announce that two Louisiana ProStart teams captured state championships and are headed to the 2025 National ProStart Invitational (NPSI) in Baltimore, MD. In thrilling…
Read More18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-OffÂ
Latest News 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off Apr 28, 2025 Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board officially announced the Northshore as the location for the 18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off (LASCO). This year’s competition moves to The Harbor Center in Slidell, our venue partner, on Friday, June 27, 2025.…
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 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 MoreFleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute Raises $100,000 for New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund
Latest News Fleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute Raises $100,000 for New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund Feb 3, 2025 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is proud to announce that Fleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute, held January 13–19, raised $100,000 for the Greater New Orleans Foundation New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund. The weeklong dining promotion…
Read MoreFleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute January 13-19, 2025
Latest News Fleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute January 13-19, 2025 Jan 7, 2025 Metairie, LA – The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) and its Bourbon Street restaurant and bar members affected by the New Year’s Day tragedy will hold Fleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute, January 13-19, 2025. Participating restaurants will feature a special dish or drink on their…
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