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Winners Announced: Four Roses Bourbon Cocktail Competition at LRA Showcase 2025
Latest News Winners Announced: Four Roses Bourbon Cocktail Competition at LRA Showcase 2025 Aug 6, 2025 Metairie, La. — The shaker tins have settled, the ice has melted, and the judges have spoken. The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is thrilled to announce the winners of the Four Roses Bourbon “Twist on a Classic” Cocktail Competition,…
Read MoreAugust 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 MoreCalling All Bartenders: 2025 LRA Showcase Four Roses Bourbon Cocktail Competition
Latest News Calling All Bartenders: 2025 LRA Showcase Four Roses Bourbon Cocktail Competition June 2, 2025 Call for Bartenders: Four Roses Bourbon “Twist on a Classic” Cocktail Competition at the LRA Showcase 2025 Metairie, La. — Calling all cocktail creatives! The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) invites bartenders from across the state to enter the Four…
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 MoreThink Non-Profits Don’t Pay Sales Tax? Think Again!
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…
Read MorePractical Workforce Technology Strategies for Independent Restaurants
Latest News Practical Workforce Technology Strategies for Independent Restaurants Mar 25, 2025 The latest workforce technology report from the National Restaurant Association highlights trends shaping the industry. While many insights come from large national chains, independent restaurants, multi-unit operators, and franchisees often have different needs and financial constraints. Here’s how LRA members can leverage workforce…
Read MoreKey Issues for Louisiana’s Restaurant Industry
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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