Archive for March 2024
Flavorful Tribute: Louisiana’s Mom and Pop Restaurants Shine on National Business Day
Latest News Flavorful Tribute: Louisiana’s Mom and Pop Restaurants Shine on National Business Day Mar 29, 2024 Don’t let the term “Mom and Pop” give you the impression that these business owners aren’t sophisticated. In the realm of restaurants, it signifies a world of dedication, versatility, and unyielding passion. A restaurant owner can seamlessly transition…
Read MoreServing Up Technology: New Data Shows How Tech Integration is Transforming the Restaurant Experience
Latest News Serving Up Technology: New Data Shows How Tech Integration is Transforming the Restaurant Experience Mar 27, 2024 National Restaurant Association Technology Landscape report showcases industry innovation and where consumer desires are pushing trends Technology use in restaurants is accelerating, creating new touchpoints between restaurants and the consumers they serve, according to the National…
Read MoreProposed Settlement Requires Visa and Mastercard to Reduce Swipe Fees, But Long-Term Solutions Needed
Latest News Proposed Settlement Requires Visa and Mastercard to Reduce Swipe Fees, But Long-Term Solutions Needed Mar 26, 2024 On March 26, a proposed settlement agreement was announced requiring Visa and Mastercard to reduce swipe fees charged to restaurants and other merchants to process credit card transactions starting in April 2025. While this news is…
Read MoreNRA Urges the Senate to Pass HR 7024
Latest News NRA Urges the Senate to Pass HR 7024 Mar 22, 2024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 What just happened: The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act has momentum coming into the Senate, following sweeping bipartisan votes in both the House tax committee (40 – 3) and on…
Read MoreRestaurant Reservation Ruckus: Inside the Controversial World of Appointment Trader
Latest News Restaurant Reservation Ruckus: Inside the Controversial World of Appointment Trader Mar 12, 2024 In the realm of fine dining, a shadowy online marketplace has emerged, promising prime reservations at top-tier restaurants for exorbitant prices. Dubbed Appointment Trader, this platform has sparked outrage among restaurateurs and industry insiders alike, as it capitalizes on the…
Read MoreLRA Education Foundation Announces Winners of Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational
Latest News LRA Education Foundation Announces Winners of Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational Mar 11, 2024 The LRA Education Foundation presented the Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational on March 6-7 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center. ProStart is a two-year culinary arts and restaurant management curriculum in nearly 60 Louisiana high schools, with 2,000 juniors and…
Read MoreState of the Union Address
Latest News State of the Union Address Mar 8, 2024 The National Restaurant Association is assessing the implications of President Biden’s State of the Union address for the restaurant industry, paying close attention to key points that demand our attention. First, President Biden underscored his commitment to eliminating so-called “junk fees” throughout the U.S. economy. Why it…
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