Posts Tagged ‘Restaurants’
Restaurant Industry 2025: Growth & Challenges
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…
Read MoreGenerational Shifts Reshaping the Restaurant Industry in 2025
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,…
Read MoreThe Red Beans of Reliability: Why LRA Membership is a Staple for Your Business
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…
Read MoreTariffs Announcement Update for LRA Members
Latest News Tariffs Announcement Update for LRA Members Feb 3, 2025 The White House has announced that President Trump will implement new tariffs effective February 1: 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico 10% on imports from China There are no known exclusions or exceptions at this time. It remains unclear under which legal authority…
Read MoreVisa/Mastercard Settlement Deadline Nears
Latest News Visa/Mastercard Settlement Deadline Nears Jan 28, 2025 Businesses that accepted Visa and/or MasterCard payments between January 1, 2004, and January 25, 2019, are eligible to file a claim in a significant antitrust settlement. This includes nonprofits, closed businesses, and those that have declared bankruptcy. The settlement, estimated at $5.5 billion, aims to compensate…
Read MoreNRA Fights for Restaurant-Friendly Policies
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…
Read MoreThe No Tax on Tips Act Reintroduced with Updates in the 119th Congress
Latest News The No Tax on Tips Act Reintroduced with Updates in the 119th Congress Jan 22, 2025 The conversation about eliminating income taxes on tips is back on the table with the reintroduction of the No Tax on Tips Act of 2025. Initially championed by President Trump during his presidency, the bill aims to…
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 MoreFleur du Coeur: A Tribute of Resilience and Compassion
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…
Read MoreFrench Quarter Emergency Proclamation
Latest News French Quarter Emergency Proclamation Jan 2, 2025 January 2, 2025 11:18AM Following yesterday’s tragic events, Governor Landry declared an French Quarter Emergency Proclamation, on January 1, to streamline resources between federal, state, and local agencies. Here is what we know regarding the reopening of the French Quarter scene: Clean-up efforts at the scene…
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