Description

NOTE: Registration to this event is free and available to LRA restaurant members as part of their showcase registration. Non LRA restaurant members who register for this event will have to register for the showcase and pay the price of admission.

Please follow the link below to register for the LRA Showcase before registering for the session.

LRA Showcase - Louisiana Restaurant Association Showcase 2025

Sponsored by RestaurantOwner.com

Aspiring to open your own restaurant? Don’t just wing it—get the proven ingredients for success from someone who’s helped thousands of first-time operators find their footing. In this high-impact session, Chip Romp, Senior Director of Workforce and Business Services at RestaurantOwner.com, shares real-world strategies that turn fresh concepts into thriving businesses. Whether you're just dreaming or deep in planning, Chip delivers the practical insights, tools, and templates you need to launch with confidence and stay a step ahead.

Key takeaways include: 

• How to build a solid financial plan and avoid costly startup mistakes 
• Operational and hiring strategies to set your team and business up for success 
• How to create a guest-focused culture that drives loyalty and buzz 
• Must-have tools and templates from RestaurantOwner.com to streamline your journey 

Come hungry for knowledge and leave ready to lead—with the right game plan to open strong and grow even stronger.

SAMPLING OPPORTUNITY: This session is paired with Copper Cane Wine