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Restaurant Industry 2025: Growth & Challenges

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Latest News Restaurant Industry 2025: Growth & Challenges Feb 13, 2025 The restaurant industry continues to evolve, balancing opportunity with cautious optimism in 2025. These insights were presented by the National Restaurant Association in the State of the Restaurant Industry 2025 report . With industry sales projected to reach $1.5 trillion and employment expected to grow…

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Generational Shifts Reshaping the Restaurant Industry in 2025

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Latest News Generational Shifts Reshaping the Restaurant Industry in 2025 Feb 12, 2025 The insights shared in the State of the Restaurant Industry 2025 report, presented by the National Restaurant Association, offer a detailed overview of the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. It’s crucial for restaurateurs to understand how generational shifts are influencing staffing,…

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Best Practices for Restaurants When ICE Visits Your Establishment

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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…

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The Red Beans of Reliability: Why LRA Membership is a Staple for Your Business

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Latest News The Red Beans of Reliability: Why LRA Membership is a Staple for Your Business Feb 10, 2025 Just like a simmering pot of red beans on a Monday, the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is a trusted staple in the hospitality industry—reliable, consistent, and always there when you need it. For generations, restaurants across…

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Louisiana Oyster Harvesting Update: Area 3 Closure

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Latest News Louisiana Oyster Harvesting Update: Area 3 Closure Feb 5, 2025 The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries (WLF) have informed us of a temporary closure of oyster harvesting in Area 3. This precautionary measure comes after Alabama health officials raised concerns about a potential foodborne illness. Out…

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Fleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute Raises $100,000 for New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund

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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…

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NRA Fights for Restaurant-Friendly Policies

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Latest News NRA Fights for Restaurant-Friendly Policies Jan 22, 2025 The NRA’s policy team has been hard at work protecting restaurant operators from regulatory and legislative changes that could negatively impact their businesses. By collaborating with industry allies and leveraging the strength of its members, the Association is addressing key challenges in areas such as…

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NRA Public Affairs Conference

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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…

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Fleur du Coeur: A Tribute of Resilience and Compassion

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Latest News Fleur du Coeur: A Tribute of Resilience and Compassion Jan 8, 2025 The tragedy that unfolded on New Year’s Day at 3:15 a.m. left our community shaken. A senseless truck attack on Bourbon Street claimed 14 lives, including Brandon Taylor, a 43-year-old cook at DiMartino’s Restaurant, an LRA member. Our hearts go out…

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Fleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute January 13-19, 2025

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Latest News Fleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute January 13-19, 2025 Jan 7, 2025 Metairie, LA – The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) and its Bourbon Street restaurant and bar members affected by the New Year’s Day tragedy will hold Fleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute, January 13-19, 2025. Participating restaurants will feature a special dish or drink on their…

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