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Independent restaurants continue to bear the brunt of the pandemic

By Heather Lalley on May 29, 2020

Around the country, mom and pops—many of which served their communities for decades—are shutting their doors in record numbers.

Workforce

Are restaurants responsible for supplying staff with masks and gloves?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on May 28, 2020

While no one wants added costs right now, the obligation of operating a safe and compliant restaurant falls on the operator, Advice Guy says.

Financing

Restaurant sales are coming back, but the return is quicker some places than others

By Joe Guszkowski on May 21, 2020

Restaurants in Montana and Oklahoma are restocking the fastest, even as those in West Virginia, Rhode Island and New Mexico are hitting their low points, according to new purchasing data.

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In memoriam: Temporary restaurant closures become permanent for independents amid the coronavirus crisis

By Heather Lalley on May 08, 2020

The coronavirus crisis is decimating independent restaurants. Here are just some of the many iconic independents that have recently announced permanent closures in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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