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Don’t Let NFL Sunday Ticket Costs Blindside Your Business
Latest News Don’t Let NFL Sunday Ticket Costs Blindside Your Business Jun 19, 2026 For decades, NFL Sunday Ticket has been a game-day staple for sports bars, restaurants, and hospitality venues across the country. Many operators have built their Sunday business around giving fans a place to watch every out-of-market NFL game, all from a…
Read MoreSummer Trends: Webinar Series for Restaurant Leaders
Latest News Summer Trends: Webinar Series for Restaurant Leaders Jun 15, 2026 From THC policies and seasonal economic insights to child labor compliance, restaurant leaders are entering summer with new prospects and new undertenancies. The National Restaurant Association is hosting a three-part webinar series to provide timely insights, practical strategies, and clear guidance on the…
Read MoreNavigating What’s Next: Spring Webinar Series for Restaurant Leaders
Latest News Navigating What’s Next: Spring Webinar Series for Restaurant Leaders Apr 17, 2026 From workforce policy and global supply chain volatility to talent development, today’s restaurant leaders are navigating a rapidly shifting landscape. The National Restaurant Association is hosting a three-part webinar series this spring to provide timely insights, practical strategies, and clear guidance…
Read MoreStep Into the Spotlight: Apply Now to Compete in the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off
Latest News Step Into the Spotlight: Apply Now to Compete in the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off Apr 15, 2026 The Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off (LASCO) is calling on Louisiana Restaurant Association member chefs to take their place on one of the state’s most prestigious culinary stages. Set for June 26, 2026, at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner,…
Read MoreFrench Quarter Oyster Landmark Celebrates 150 Years
Latest News French Quarter Oyster Landmark Celebrates 150 Years Mar 11, 2026 The historic P&J Oyster Company is celebrating 150 years as one of the most influential oyster businesses in Louisiana. Founded in 1876, the company is recognized as the oldest continuously operating oyster dealer in the United States and has played a major role…
Read MoreKids 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 MoreNRA Unveils 2026 Culinary Forecast
Latest News NRA Unveils 2026 Culinary Forecast Jan 6, 2026 2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast from the National Restaurant Association forecasts top menu trends for next year The National Restaurant Association (NRA) released its highly anticipated 2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast, highlighting the trends set to shape America’s menus in the coming year. The report,…
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…
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