Archive for February 2024
Fees, Taxes Top LRA’s Fed Agenda
Latest News Fees, Taxes Top LRA’s Fed Agenda Feb 28, 2024 By Stan Harris CEO & president of the Louisiana Restaurant Association This piece was a guest column in the Beltway Beat by LaPolitics, part of the State Affairs network, February 28, 2024. Louisianians love celebrations, and each of these occasions—be it a birthday, anniversary, or the…
Read MoreLRA Education Foundation Announces 2024 Scholars
Latest News LRA Education Foundation Announces 2024 Scholars Feb 26, 2024 The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation (LRAEF) Board of Directors, through its Scholarship Fund, will award $60,000 in scholarships to 17 students. The LRAEF Scholars will be honored on March 6 during the annual “Serving the Future—Celebrating Careers in Hospitality” presented by Ecolab event…
Read MoreLRA Education Foundation Presents the Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational March 6-7, 2024
Latest News LRA Education Foundation Presents the Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational March 6-7, 2024 Feb 14, 2024 Chef Patron E.J. Lagasse Keynote Speaker at ProStart Awards The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation proudly presents the Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational March 6-7, 2024, at the Morial Convention Center, Hall J. ProStart is a two-year culinary arts and…
Read MoreNRA and its Restaurant Law Center Call on FTC to Exclude Restaurants from “Junk Fees” Rule
Latest News NRA and its Restaurant Law Center Call on FTC to Exclude Restaurants from “Junk Fees” Rule Feb 12, 2024 In comments they call the proposal unwarranted and unlawful, and highlight significant unintended consequences for consumers In comments submitted to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its Unfair or Deceptive Fees Notice of Proposed…
Read MoreAlan Guilbeau: A Journey of Passion and Service
Latest News Alan Guilbeau: A Journey of Passion and Service Feb 7, 2024 In every industry, there are unsung heroes whose dedication and commitment shape the landscape from behind the scenes. Alan Guilbeau, 2024’s newly appointed Chair of the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA), is one such individual whose remarkable journey in consumer products, food service,…
Read MoreDrago’s An American Journey: A Tale of Resilience, Family, and Charbroiled Oysters
Latest News Drago’s An American Journey: A Tale of Resilience, Family, and Charbroiled Oysters Feb 7, 2024 Drago’s: An American Journey recounts the inspiring saga of the Cvitanovich family, pioneers of Drago’s Seafood Restaurant in Metairie, Louisiana. From humble beginnings to culinary legends, Drago and Klara Cvitanovich embody the immigrant experience and entrepreneurial spirit, fleeing post-World…
Read MoreRevitalizing Membership: LRA’s Baton Rouge Conference Reignites Passion and Purpose!
Latest News Revitalizing Membership: LRA’s Baton Rouge Conference Reignites Passion and Purpose! Feb 7, 2024 With a renewed spirit, the LRA held its annual chapter leadership conference in Baton Rouge on January 24. The topics covered everything LRA-related, from advocacy to the education foundation, as well as events and goals. LRA Chair Alan Guilbeau and…
Read MoreWholesale Food Prices Down 5.6% From Year-Ago Levels
Latest News Wholesale Food Prices Down 5.6% From Year-Ago Levels Feb 7, 2024 By Bruce Grindy, Chief Economist, National Restaurant Association In the 12 months ending November 2023, average wholesale food prices declined 5.6%. That marked the seventh consecutive 12-month decline – and the largest year-over-year drop in more than 7 years. The recent slowing…
Read MoreFeeding the 5-0 Becomes More Efficient
Latest News Feeding the 5-0 Becomes More Efficient Feb 7, 2024 Mardi Gras Ushers in Upgrades to Meal Service for 8th District The largest free show on earth, as we know, is not without its costs. With nearly 1 million visitors pouring in for the 2024 Mardi Gras Season, the public safety measures are vast,…
Read MoreRestaurant Industry Sales Forecast to Set $1.1 Trillion Record in 2024
Latest News Restaurant Industry Sales Forecast to Set $1.1 Trillion Record in 2024 Feb 6, 2024 Restaurants sales are forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion in sales this year, marking a new milestone for the industry that will employ over 15.7 million people in the United States by the end of 2024. This is all according…
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