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House Passes Major Win for Restaurants

Latest News House Passes Major Win for Restaurants May 27, 2025 In a significant win for restaurants and small businesses across the country, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the highly anticipated reconciliation bill—delivering on all of the National Restaurant Association’s top priorities. This legislation includes a powerful slate of pro-business provisions that will…

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Maximize Game Day Profits!

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Latest News Maximize Game Day Profits! Join Us for “The Sports Playbook” Webinar Series with DIRECTV for Business May 1, 2025 In keeping with our 2025 LRA Membership Engagement Plan, the Louisiana Restaurant Association is excited to partner with DIRECTV for Business to offer you two exclusive webinars designed to help you cash in on…

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18th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off 

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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.…

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Tariff Pause Offers a Brief Reprieve

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Latest News Tariff Pause Offers a Brief Reprieve Apr 14, 2025 President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on broad-based tariffs, while simultaneously increasing tariffs on Chinese imports. For the restaurant and hospitality industry, this temporary delay does not mean we’re in the clear. If anything, it introduces more uncertainty into an already volatile economic…

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Crawfish of Connectivity: Strength in Numbers, Power in Advocacy

Latest News Crawfish of Connectivity: Strength in Numbers, Power in Advocacy Apr 9, 2025 Just like a crawfish boil brings people together, the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) and the National Restaurant Association (NRA) create a network of support, advocacy, and resources that strengthen Louisiana’s restaurant industry at every level—local, state, and national. A recent survey…

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Think Non-Profits Don’t Pay Sales Tax? Think Again!

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Latest News Think Non-Profits Don’t Pay Sales Tax? Think Again! Apr 4, 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…

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Leadership, Management, and Clear Communication: The Winning Formula

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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…

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Think Non-Profits Don’t Pay Sales Tax? Think Again!

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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…

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Key Issues for Louisiana’s Restaurant Industry

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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…

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Tariff Hikes Threaten Restaurant Costs 

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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…

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