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Here, you'll find timely updates, industry insights, and exciting announcements about our association and the vibrant restaurant community we serve. Stay informed about upcoming events, important initiatives, and key developments that impact our industry. We’re thrilled to keep you connected and engaged with the latest happenings in the world of hospitality.
Latest News When a workplace injury occurs, reporting it immediately can make a meaningful difference in the employee’s recovery, workplace morale and the overall cost of a workers’ compensation claim. In the restaurant and hospitality industry, accidents can happen in an instant. Whether an employee suffers a burn, slip and fall, cut or other workplace…
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Latest News The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) invites members to join their local chapter for the 2026 Annual Meetings and Awards Happy Hours! These gatherings are an opportunity to review the year’s business, celebrate the accomplishments of our chapters and recognize the LRA members who make our industry stronger, from long-standing members to those who…
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Latest News The Louisiana Restaurant Association honored 21 employees of Mr. B’s Bistro on October 8 as Restaurant Legends, a recognition for people who have given 20 years or more to one restaurant. LRA President & CEO Stan Harris said, “Their dedication to their restaurants, coworkers and guests demonstrates that hospitality can provide meaningful, rewarding…
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Latest News 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 federal level as well-thanks to our powerful partnership with the National…
Latest News 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 more than survival; it’s the ability to regroup, rethink, and reemerge stronger. In Louisiana, we’ve learned firsthand-through…
Latest News 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, rising insurance premiums, inflated food and labor costs, utility bills, service fees, and even…
Latest News 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 Roses Bourbon “Twist on a Classic” Cocktail Competition, taking place Sunday,…
Latest News 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, country-specific rates targeting nations such as Canada, Mexico, and China,…
Latest News 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 directly benefit independent restaurant owners, employees, and the communities…
Latest News Big dreams are heating up in the kitchen for ProStart students from W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center in Lafayette! The Louisiana Restaurant Association is thrilled to share that this talented group was selected for the first-ever JumpStart Initiative by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). From May 17-20, the students…
Latest News 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 2-4 in Baltimore, Maryland. Competing against the best and brightest ProStart students from…
Latest News Sponsored by TABASCO Brand & Zea Rotisserie & Grill The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) and its Education Foundation proudly announce that two Louisiana ProStart teams captured state championships and are headed to the 2025 National ProStart Invitational (NPSI) in Baltimore, MD. In thrilling competitions held March 19-20 in New Orleans, ProStart students from…
Latest News Join Us for “The Sports Playbook” Webinar Series with DIRECTV for Business 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 live sports programming this year. Whether you’re…