Posts by wwaren@lra.org
NRA 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…
Read MoreFees, 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…
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