Independent Restaurants

Workforce

Washington, D.C., votes to end its tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2018

The portion of servers’ wages paid by restaurant employers will rise to $15 an hour.

Marketing

Restaurants break out the rainbows with colorful Pride Month promos

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 12, 2018

From cocktails to pancakes to ramen, restaurateurs show support for LGBTQ communities with Instagram-ready offerings.

Leadership

Fine-dining force Ella Brennan dies at 92

By Peter Romeo on May 31, 2018

Brennan, known as Miss Ella, was a major figure in New Orleans’ famed restaurant scene for more than 70 years.

Technology

The restaurant of the future isn’t as far off as we think

By Sara Rush Wirth on May 23, 2018

Forward-thinking operators and suppliers are already finding solutions to today’s biggest issues.

Food

5 menu trends new restaurants are tapping into

By Patricia Cobe on May 20, 2018

Here are some takeaways gleaned from a behind-the-scenes dine-around in Chicago.

Operations

Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group dumps plastic straws

By Heather Lalley on May 18, 2018

The company joins other restaurant operators that are switching to paper straws to cut waste.

Operations

Landry's Tilman Fertitta buys a delivery company for $308M

By Peter Romeo on May 18, 2018

The regional concern, Waitr, will serve the 600 or so restaurants in Landry's fold.

Emerging Brands

Chicago restaurants to scout in 2018

By Heather Lalley on May 16, 2018

In town for the National Restaurant Association show? Here are some Chicago concepts to check out for good food and great business ideas.

Marketing

10 ways U.S. restaurants are capitalizing on the royal wedding

By Heather Lalley on May 11, 2018

It may be a long way across the pond, but that's not stopping American concepts from trying to cash in on the upcoming nuptials.

Technology

It's time for restaurants to embrace tech

By Dawn Sweeney, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association on May 09, 2018

Restaurants must adapt to keep up with the digital revolution, says the National Restaurant Association.

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