Louisiana's Restaurant Industry Overview
Restaurant Locations
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In Sales
Restaurant & Foodservice Jobs
%
of Restaurants Have Fewer Than 50 Employees
%
of Restaurants are Women/Minority Owned
11th Annual Bayou Culinary Showcase
April 9, 2026
6 A.M. - 8:30 P.M. (CST)
Warren J Harang Jr Municipal Auditorium
Thibodaux, LA
ServSafe Manager Training
April 14, 2026
9 A.M. - 5 P.M. (CST)
Courtyard By Marriott
Alexandria, LA
Feature Blog Posts
In this section, you'll find key industry news to keep you up to date on what you need to know to operate your restaurant successfully.
LRAEF Awards $60,000 to Scholars
Latest News The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation (LRAEF) is investing in the future of the hospitality industry by awarding…
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Bayou Culinary Showcase Returns for a Night of Food, Fun & Flavor
Latest News Get ready for one of the Bayou Region’s favorite food events! The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) Bayou Chapter…
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Chalmette Sweeps Top Honors at Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational
Latest News The LRA Education Foundation presented the Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational on March 18-19 at the New Orleans Morial…
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