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Revitalizing 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…
Read MorePayment Card Settlement Claim Forms Now Available
Latest News Payment Card Settlement Claim Forms Now Available Dec 21, 2023 The Payment Card Settlement is the biggest antitrust class-action settlement in history and sets aside at least $5.54 billion and a maximum of approximately $6.24 billion for millions of U.S. merchants who for years paid artificially inflated Visa and Mastercard interchange fees. Why it matters: If…
Read MoreSeasoned Success: Louisiana ProStart Educators Spice Up Skills at Winter Training
Latest News Seasoned Success: Louisiana ProStart Educators Spice Up Skills at Winter Training Dec 11, 2023 ​Louisiana ProStart Program’s recent Educator Training held at The University of New Orleans Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Program (UNO HRT) was a dynamic and enriching event. The day commenced with an opening session led by Jonathan Baynham, LRAEEF Executive…
Read MoreServSafe Tips for Restaurant Revelries during Holidays
Latest News ServSafe Tips for Restaurant Revelries during Holidays Dec 6, 2023 As we head into the holidays, bookings for seasonal celebrations are robust, already approaching and even exceeding pre-pandemic levels in some areas. The last thing you need is a foodborne illness to ruin your customers’ holiday revelries, not to mention your restaurant’s sales…
Read MoreTikTok, International Comfort Foods, and Nashville Hot are Coming to a Restaurant Menu Near You
Latest News TikTok, International Comfort Foods, and Nashville Hot are Coming to a Restaurant Menu Near You Nov 24, 2023 2024 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast from the National Restaurant Association predicts top menu trends for next year ​Swipe. Like. Crave. More and more, the line between restaurant menus and home cooking is blurring, thanks to…
Read MoreLRA Greater Baton Rouge Chapter Honors Culinary Leadership Excellence at Awards Night
Latest News LRA Greater Baton Rouge Chapter Honors Culinary Leadership Excellence at Awards Night Nov 17, 2023 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) Greater Baton Rouge Chapter gathered November 15 at the elegant Ruffino’s De La Rhonde Hall for an evening of celebration, recognition, and honor. The 2023 Awards Night brought together esteemed members, industry professionals, and…
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