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Our Mission

We deliver value to our members by advancing and protecting Louisiana’s restaurant
and hospitality industry while driving economic prosperity and jobs.

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

Calendar of Events

ServSafe Manager Training

February 24, 2025
9 AM - 5 P.M. (CST)

LRA Office
Metairie, LA

Events Calendar Here

31st Annual Taste of Mardi Gras

February 28, 2025
7 - 11:30 P.M. (CST)

Randolph Riverfront Center
Alexandria, LA

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Upcoming Events

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.

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Adapting to Generational Shifts: Key to Attracting New Restaurant Diners

12 February 2025

Latest News The insights shared in the State of the Restaurant Industry 2025 report, presented by the National Restaurant Association,…

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Parade Season Compliance: Key Tips for 2025

12 February 2025

Latest News Parade Season Compliance: Key Tips for 2025 As the parade season kicks in the coming weeks, expect heightened…

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Best Practices for Restaurants When ICE Visits Your Establishment

11 February 2025

Latest News Immigration enforcement can be a daunting situation for any restaurant. If U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers…

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