Louisiana's Restaurant Industry Overview
Restaurant Locations
$B
In Sales
Restaurant & Foodservice Jobs
%
of Restaurants Have Fewer Than 50 Employees
%
of Restaurants are Women/Minority Owned
Acadiana Chapter Crawfish Boil
April 29, 2026
6 P.M. - 8 P.M. (CST)
Crawfish Town USA
Henderson, LA
ServSafe Manager Training
May 4, 2026
9 A.M. - 5 P.M. (CST)
Juban's Restaurant & Catering
Baton Rouge, 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.
Step Into the Spotlight: Apply Now to Compete in the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off
Latest News The Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off (LASCO) is calling on Louisiana Restaurant Association member chefs to take their place on…
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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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