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Restaurant Tech Today: Driving Efficiency and Profitability
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…
Read MoreHow Gen Z & Millennials Are Redefining Dining
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…
Read MoreGenerational Shifts Reshaping the Restaurant Industry in 2025
Latest News Generational Shifts Reshaping the Restaurant Industry in 2025 Feb 12, 2025 The insights shared in the State of the Restaurant Industry 2025 report, presented by the National Restaurant Association, offer a detailed overview of the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. It’s crucial for restaurateurs to understand how generational shifts are influencing staffing,…
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 MoreLouisiana Oyster Harvesting Update: Area 3 Closure
Latest News Louisiana Oyster Harvesting Update: Area 3 Closure Feb 5, 2025 The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries (WLF) have informed us of a temporary closure of oyster harvesting in Area 3. This precautionary measure comes after Alabama health officials raised concerns about a potential foodborne illness. Out…
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 MoreFleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute Raises $100,000 for New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund
Latest News Fleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute Raises $100,000 for New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund Feb 3, 2025 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is proud to announce that Fleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute, held January 13–19, raised $100,000 for the Greater New Orleans Foundation New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund. The weeklong dining promotion…
Read MoreVisa/Mastercard Settlement Deadline Nears
Latest News Visa/Mastercard Settlement Deadline Nears Jan 28, 2025 Businesses that accepted Visa and/or MasterCard payments between January 1, 2004, and January 25, 2019, are eligible to file a claim in a significant antitrust settlement. This includes nonprofits, closed businesses, and those that have declared bankruptcy. The settlement, estimated at $5.5 billion, aims to compensate…
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…
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