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Tariff Pause Offers a Brief Reprieve

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Latest News Tariff Pause Offers a Brief Reprieve Apr 14, 2025 President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on broad-based tariffs, while simultaneously increasing tariffs on Chinese imports. For the restaurant and hospitality industry, this temporary delay does not mean we’re in the clear. If anything, it introduces more uncertainty into an already volatile economic…

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Crawfish of Connectivity: Strength in Numbers, Power in Advocacy

Latest News Crawfish of Connectivity: Strength in Numbers, Power in Advocacy Apr 9, 2025 Just like a crawfish boil brings people together, the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) and the National Restaurant Association (NRA) create a network of support, advocacy, and resources that strengthen Louisiana’s restaurant industry at every level—local, state, and national. A recent survey…

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Think Non-Profits Don’t Pay Sales Tax? Think Again!

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Latest News Think Non-Profits Don’t Pay Sales Tax? Think Again! Apr 4, 2025 At the Louisiana Restaurant Association, we frequently receive questions from our members regarding sales tax exemptions for non-profit organizations. Many assume that being a “tax-exempt” organization automatically means exemption from all taxes, but that is not the case. This clarification comes from…

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Leadership, Management, and Clear Communication: The Winning Formula

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Latest News Leadership, Management, and Clear Communication: The Winning Formula Presented by RestaurantOwner.com & the Louisiana Restaurant Association Apr 4, 2025 Managing people is always a challenge, and in today’s competitive labor market, strong leadership and communication skills are more important than ever. That’s why RestaurantOwner.com and the Louisiana Restaurant Association are proud to present…

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Think Non-Profits Don’t Pay Sales Tax? Think Again!

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Latest News Think Non-Profits Don’t Pay Sales Tax? Think Again! Apr 3, 2025 At the Louisiana Restaurant Association, we frequently receive questions from our members regarding sales tax exemptions for non-profit organizations. Many assume that being a “tax-exempt” organization automatically means exemption from all taxes, but that is not the case. This clarification comes from…

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Key Issues for Louisiana’s Restaurant Industry

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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…

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Tariff Hikes Threaten Restaurant Costs 

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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…

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New Leader for LRA Workers’ Comp

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Latest News New Leader for LRA Workers’ Comp Feb 19, 2025 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Fund (LRA WC) has appointed Dustin Hebert as its new General Manager. With over 20 years of experience and a family legacy in insurance, Hebert is well-prepared to lead the program’s continued growth and support Louisiana’s…

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Restaurant Tech Today: Driving Efficiency and Profitability

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Latest News Restaurant Tech Today: Driving Efficiency and Profitability Feb 17, 2025 How Digital Innovation is Reshaping Front and Back-of-House Operations Technology is transforming the restaurant industry, helping operators tackle rising labor costs and ongoing workforce shortages. These insights were presented in the State of the Restaurant Industry 2025 webinar by Hudson Riehle, SVP of…

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How Gen Z & Millennials Are Redefining Dining

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Latest News How Gen Z & Millennials Are Redefining Dining Feb 14, 2025 From Snacking to Sustainability, What Drives Younger Diners?  Consumer habits are evolving rapidly, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the transformation of the restaurant industry. These insights were highlighted in the State of the Restaurant Industry 2025 webinar, presented by the National…

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