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Best Practices for Restaurants When ICE Visits Your Establishment
Latest News Best Practices for Restaurants When ICE Visits Your Establishment Feb 11, 2025 Immigration enforcement can be a daunting situation for any restaurant. If U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrive at your establishment, it’s crucial to remain calm, follow legal procedures, and protect your business and employees’ rights. These best practices were…
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 MoreNRA Public Affairs Conference
Latest News NRA Public Affairs Conference Jan 8, 2025 We are looking forward to our annual trip to Washington, D.C., April 1–3 to meet with our members of Congress and the Senate. With a new Congress taking office last week and the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President on January 20, we expect…
Read MorePrioritizing Food Safety: Essential Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season
Latest News Prioritizing Food Safety: Essential Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season Nov 22, 2024 The holiday season is upon us, and Thanksgiving kicks off the festivities with family, friends, and incredible meals. Whether you’re preparing a home-cooked feast, ordering from a favorite restaurant, or combining both, food safety should always be a…
Read MoreFinCEN Beneficial Ownership Deadline
Latest News FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Deadline Nov 11, 2024 Deadline to Report Beneficial Ownership Approaching: Avoid Daily Fines The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is responsible for combatting financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorist financing. One of FinCEN’s key initiatives is the enforcement of beneficial…
Read MoreRecycle Your Restaurant’s Oyster Shells: A Win-Win for Coastal Louisiana
Latest News Recycle Your Restaurant’s Oyster Shells: A Win-Win for Coastal Louisiana Aug 29, 2024 Louisiana’s rich oyster tradition isn’t just about delicious cuisine—it’s also about preserving our fragile coastline. Since 2014, the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana’s (CRCL) Oyster Shell Recycling Program (OSRP) has played a critical role in this effort. By recycling oyster…
Read MoreCommon Restaurant Scams & How You Can Avoid Them
Latest News Common Restaurant Scams & How You Can Avoid Them Apr 16, 2024 The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its final overtime rule, significantly increasing the minimum annual salary threshold determining overtime pay eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) from $35,568 to $58,656. The rule will gradually come into effect, with an…
Read MoreMaximizing Tax Benefits: Understanding Form 8846 for Tip-Related Credits
Guide to Professional Digital Hygiene: Avoids Pitfalls of Poor Cybersecurity
Latest News Guide to Professional Digital Hygiene: Avoids Pitfalls of Poor Cybersecurity Oct 9, 2023 In today’s workplace, where the digital landscape is integral to daily operations, maintaining strong digital hygiene is paramount. Poor cybersecurity practices can expose individuals and organizations to risks such as phishing, whaling, and spamming. Let’s delve into each and outline…
Read MoreCyberShield October: Safeguarding Culinary Experiences in the Digital Age
Latest News CyberShield October: Safeguarding Culinary Experiences in the Digital Age Oct 2, 2023 In an era where the digital landscape plays an integral role in every facet of business, the restaurant industry stands at the intersection of innovation and vulnerability. As we navigate an increasingly interconnected world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated,…
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