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
July 14, 2026
9:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. (CST)
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Metairie, LA
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July 20, 2026
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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.
Experience Bocuse d’Or Americas and the Pastry World Cup Americas at the 2026 LRA Showcase
Latest News The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is proud to partner with New Orleans & Company to welcome two of…
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Meet the 2026 LRA Showcase Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shawn DuBravac
Latest News The restaurant industry has never stood still. From online ordering and mobile payments to kitchen automation and digital…
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LRA Showcase Returns July 25-26 Bringing the Restaurant Industry Together for Innovation, Education and World-Class Culinary Competition
Latest News The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) will welcome thousands of restaurant and hospitality professionals from across Louisiana and the…
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