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Louisiana Restaurant Association
Our Mission
We advance and protect Louisiana’s restaurant and hospitality industry.
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
ServSafe Manager Training
June 29, 2026
9 A.M. - 5 P.M. (CST)
Bodacious Bar & Q
Shreveport, LA
ServSafe Manager Training
June 30, 2026
9 A.M. - 5 P.M. (CST)
Diamond Grill Restaurant
Alexandria, LA
Upcoming Events
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.
Summer Trends: Webinar Series for Restaurant Leaders
15 June 2026
Latest News From THC policies and seasonal economic insights to child labor compliance, restaurant leaders are entering summer with new…
Read MoreFrom ProStart to NOCHI: Jeremiah Thomas Continues His Culinary Journey
15 June 2026
Latest News When Jeremiah Thomas first stepped into a high school culinary classroom at Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge,…
Read More2026 LRA Showcase Attendee Registration Open
15 May 2026
Latest News Where Louisiana Meets the World | July 25-26 | New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center The countdown…
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