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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
March 23, 2026
9 A.M. - 5 P.M. (CST)
Juban's Restaurant
Baton Rouge, LA
ServSafe Manager Training
April 14, 2026
9 A.M. - 5 P.M. (CST)
Courtyard By Marriott
Alexandria, LA
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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.
Chalmette Sweeps Top Honors at Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational
20 March 2026
Latest News The LRA Education Foundation presented the Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational on March 18-19 at the New Orleans Morial…
Read MoreFrench Quarter Oyster Landmark Celebrates 150 Years
11 March 2026
Latest News The historic P&J Oyster Company is celebrating 150 years as one of the most influential oyster businesses in…
Read MoreTujague’s Celebrates 170 Years of Creole Tradition
04 March 2026
Latest News On February 20, Tujague’s officially marked its 170th anniversary, honoring nearly two centuries of continuous operation in the…
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