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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
October 4, 2026
9 A.M. - 5 P.M. (CST)
Diamond Grill RestaurantÂ
Alexandria, LA
ServSafe Manager Training
October 12, 2026
9:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. (CST)
LRA Office
Metairie, 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.
New LRA Workers’ Comp Return-to-Work Program Helps Employees Get Back Safely
15 September 2026
Latest News A workplace injury doesn’t always mean an employee has to stay off the job until they are fully…
Read MoreNational Food Safety Month: Keep Cross-Contamination Off the Menu
15 September 2026
Latest News The food safety risks you can’t see can be some of the most important to prevent. For Week…
Read MoreThrowdown for the Future: Eat. Drink. Win!
08 September 2026
Latest News One night. Some of New Orleans’ best restaurants. Great food, cocktails, music and prizes-all for a great cause.…
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