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August 1 Marks Key Updates to Unemployment Reporting in Louisiana
Latest News August 1 Marks Key Updates to Unemployment Reporting in Louisiana Jul 16, 2025 Effective August 1, 2025, updates in Louisiana’s unemployment compensation system will be implemented to align with the outcome of recent legislation. Governor Landry has signed into law amendments to R.S. 23:1541(A) and 1576, aimed at enhancing employer contributions, managing the…
Read MoreCongress Passes Major Tax Reforms with Restaurant Wins
Latest News Congress Passes Major Tax Reforms with Restaurant Wins Jul 3, 2025 At the Louisiana Restaurant Association, we work year-round to advocate for the restaurant and hospitality industry at the state Capitol, in local councils, and within agencies across Louisiana. And today, we’re proud to share that your voice has been heard on the…
Read MoreRestaurant 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 MoreCourt Blocks Trump-Era Tariffs Under Emergency Powers
Latest News Court Blocks Trump-Era Tariffs Under Emergency Powers May 29, 2025 A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing sweeping tariffs. These tariffs included a universal 10% duty on imports and higher,…
Read MoreHouse 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…
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 MoreMaximize Game Day Profits!
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…
Read MoreTariff Pause Offers a Brief Reprieve
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…
Read MoreCrawfish 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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