Membership
Kids LiveWell Earns White House Recognition
Latest News Kids LiveWell Earns White House Recognition Jan 12, 2026 The Trump Administration has released the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), and the National Restaurant Association (NRA) is proud to see the restaurant industry—and its Kids LiveWell® (KLW) program—recognized as part of the solution. Throughout the development of the Guidelines, the NRA worked…
Read MoreNew Louisiana Sales Tax Filing System Launches January 2026
Latest News New Louisiana Sales Tax Filing System Launches January 2026 Jan 12, 2026 Louisiana is rolling out a new online state and local sales and use tax filing system, now accessible through Parish E-File. Beginning January 1, 2026, businesses may file using a Combined State and Local Sales Tax Return, which will be used…
Read MoreLRA Celebrates 80 Years and Announces 2026 Volunteer Leadership
Latest News LRA Celebrates 80 Years and Announces 2026 Volunteer Leadership Jan 6, 2026 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) proudly celebrates its 80th Anniversary in 2026, marking eight decades of advocacy, education, and leadership on behalf of Louisiana’s vibrant hospitality industry. As the Association looks ahead to the next chapter of service, the LRA announced…
Read MoreRenewal Season is Here: LRA Workers’ Comp Delivers Industry-Focused Protection
Latest News Renewal Season is Here: LRA Workers’ Comp Delivers Industry-Focused Protection Dec 30, 2025 LRA Workers’ Comp renewal information has been sent by email and mail to participating members. Designed specifically for Louisiana’s hospitality industry, the program provides dependable coverage, local and responsive claims support, loss prevention services to help reduce workplace incidents, and…
Read MoreTreasury Issues Guidance on Penny Shortages: What It Means for Small Businesses
Latest News Treasury Issues Guidance on Penny Shortages: What It Means for Small Businesses Dec 29, 2025 On December 23, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released public guidance addressing how businesses should handle cash transactions as pennies become increasingly scarce. This long-awaited guidance follows months of advocacy by national business groups, including direct engagement…
Read MoreAn Important Update for Taste of Mardi Gras in 2026
Latest News An Important Update for Taste of Mardi Gras in 2026 Dec 22, 2025 For more than 31 years, Taste of Mardi Gras has been a beloved tradition in Central Louisiana. Year after year, this event has brought our community together to celebrate incredible food, drinks, and entertainment. None of this would be possible…
Read MoreA Major Win for Restaurants: Congress Extends the 45B FICA Tip Tax Credit
Latest News A Major Win for Restaurants: Congress Extends the 45B FICA Tip Tax Credit Dec 9, 2025 Congress has delivered a long-awaited victory for restaurants and service-based businesses by ensuring employers receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on the FICA taxes paid on employee tips. The LRA and National Restaurant Association worked directly with Speaker…
Read MoreU.S. Lifts 40% Tariffs on Certain Brazilian Agricultural Goods
Latest News U.S. Lifts 40% Tariffs on Certain Brazilian Agricultural Goods Nov 24, 2025 President Trump signed an Executive Order removing select Brazilian agricultural products, including coffee and beef, from the 40 percent tariff imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This change applies only to the specific agricultural goods listed in the updated…
Read MoreIncreased ICE Presence Arrives in New Orleans: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know
Latest News Increased ICE Presence Arrives in New Orleans: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know Nov 19, 2025 New Orleans is preparing for a significant increase in federal immigration enforcement, with approximately 200 Border Patrol agents expected in the city in the coming weeks. This surge follows similar operations in other major cities and has…
Read MoreLRA Policy Update: Progress, Challenges and Member Impact
Latest News LRA Policy Update: Progress, Challenges and Member Impact Nov 19, 2025 As we approach the end of the year and the Thanksgiving season, LRA President and CEO Stan Harris shares key updates on federal and state policy issues shaping Louisiana’s hospitality industry — and extends heartfelt thanks to our members for their partnership…
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