independents

Restaurants blow up their business models to thrive post-COVID

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 04, 2020

Reinvention is the key to recovery for these independent operators.

Independent restaurant group asks Congress for more help to save restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2020

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for more assistance, saying the CARES Act doesn't go far enough to keep operators afloat.

Workforce

How top independents handle the staffing crunch

By Sara Rush Wirth on Aug. 12, 2019

The labor shortage remains a major challenge for even the most successful operations.

Operations

Top indies' keys to controlling costs

By Sara Rush Wirth on Aug. 12, 2019

Operators share how they are keeping costs down amid rising overhead and increased competition.

Leadership

Milwaukee’s Joe Bartolotta dies at age 60

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 23, 2019

Along with his brother, Paul, Bartolotta built a namesake foodservice empire that extended to 10 restaurants, catering operations and a contract management business.

Emerging Brands

Top 100 Independents sneak peek

By Sara Rush Wirth on Oct. 17, 2018

This preview highlights one of the biggest trends to emerge from this year’s ranking.

Emerging Brands

2018 top independent restaurants in Calif.

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2018

The 10 California restaurants on this year's list are clustered primarily around Los Angeles and San Francisco. Here are the top-grossing restaurants in the state.

Emerging Brands

2018 top independent restaurants in New York City

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2018

The Big Apple is once again home to the most independents on our Top 100 ranking, with almost a third of the list located there. Click through to see the highest-volume restaurants in New York City.

Operations