Advocacy
Key Issues for Louisiana’s Restaurant Industry
Latest News Key Issues for Louisiana’s Restaurant Industry By Stan Harris, President & CEO, Louisiana Restaurant Association Mar 18, 2025 Mar 18, 2025 At the Louisiana Restaurant Association, we are the trusted advisor for Louisiana’s restaurant industry. Advocacy is at the heart of our mission, ensuring that our members have a voice in decisions that…
Read MoreTariff Hikes Threaten Restaurant CostsÂ
Latest News Tariff Hikes Threaten Restaurant Costs Mar 11, 2025 As the restaurant industry navigates an evolving economic landscape, new trade developments are already making waves. In January, U.S. imports soared to a record high of $329.55 billion, up from $293.36 billion in December, as businesses rushed to bring in goods ahead of the anticipated…
Read MoreRestaurants & the MAHA Movement
Latest News Restaurants & the MAHA Movement Mar 11, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is exploring food policy changes that could impact restaurants nationwide. With a focus on improving public health, MAHA aims to increase transparency in the food…
Read MoreRestaurant Industry 2025: Growth & Challenges
Latest News Restaurant Industry 2025: Growth & Challenges Feb 13, 2025 The restaurant industry continues to evolve, balancing opportunity with cautious optimism in 2025. These insights were presented by the National Restaurant Association in the State of the Restaurant Industry 2025 report . With industry sales projected to reach $1.5 trillion and employment expected to grow…
Read MoreBest Practices for Restaurants When ICE Visits Your Establishment
Latest News Best Practices for Restaurants When ICE Visits Your Establishment Feb 11, 2025 Immigration enforcement can be a daunting situation for any restaurant. If U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrive at your establishment, it’s crucial to remain calm, follow legal procedures, and protect your business and employees’ rights. These best practices were…
Read MoreThe Red Beans of Reliability: Why LRA Membership is a Staple for Your Business
Latest News The Red Beans of Reliability: Why LRA Membership is a Staple for Your Business Feb 10, 2025 Just like a simmering pot of red beans on a Monday, the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is a trusted staple in the hospitality industry—reliable, consistent, and always there when you need it. For generations, restaurants across…
Read MoreTariffs Announcement Update for LRA Members
Latest News Tariffs Announcement Update for LRA Members Feb 3, 2025 The White House has announced that President Trump will implement new tariffs effective February 1: 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico 10% on imports from China There are no known exclusions or exceptions at this time. It remains unclear under which legal authority…
Read MoreNRA Fights for Restaurant-Friendly Policies
Latest News NRA Fights for Restaurant-Friendly Policies Jan 22, 2025 The NRA’s policy team has been hard at work protecting restaurant operators from regulatory and legislative changes that could negatively impact their businesses. By collaborating with industry allies and leveraging the strength of its members, the Association is addressing key challenges in areas such as…
Read MoreThe No Tax on Tips Act Reintroduced with Updates in the 119th Congress
Latest News The No Tax on Tips Act Reintroduced with Updates in the 119th Congress Jan 22, 2025 The conversation about eliminating income taxes on tips is back on the table with the reintroduction of the No Tax on Tips Act of 2025. Initially championed by President Trump during his presidency, the bill aims to…
Read MoreNRA Public Affairs Conference
Latest News NRA Public Affairs Conference Jan 8, 2025 We are looking forward to our annual trip to Washington, D.C., April 1–3 to meet with our members of Congress and the Senate. With a new Congress taking office last week and the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President on January 20, we expect…
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