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Indies are frustrated, angry and ready to fight after RRF failure

 By Heather Lalley on May 20, 2022

Independent restaurant operators say they are not giving up their political fervor following Thursday’s death of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, even though they may have to give up their restaurants.

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How one indie has weathered the supply chain rollercoaster

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 06, 2022

Oklahoma City-based HumanKind Hospitality is still trying to figure out how to balance soaring costs with how much its customers will bear.

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Restaurant aid failure exposes a growing lobbying rift

By Peter Romeo and Heather Lalley on Mar. 25, 2022

The National Restaurant Association and the Independent Restaurant Coalition both pushed for more aid to help the industry during the pandemic. But differing styles and disagreements between the two may have hampered the effort.

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Historic indies can score $40K grants

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 21, 2022

A grant program from American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation will help 25 small, independent restaurants that have been in business more than 25 years.

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Why some indies aren’t ready to ditch safety protocols and party like it’s 2019

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 04, 2022

Despite the lifting of mask and vaccine mandates in many places, some operators say they’re sticking with their COVID-cautious practices—at least for now.

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Without aid, indies are facing bankruptcy, new survey says

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 14, 2022

Independent operators are being pushed to the brink and are taking on mounting personal debt, according to survey results released by the Independent Restaurant Coalition, which is pressing Congress for more funding.

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COVID surge shuts down restaurants yet again

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 04, 2022

This time, operators simply can’t find enough healthy employees to staff their kitchens and dining rooms for service as the highly contagious omicron variant runs like wildfire through restaurants.

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A Chicago bakery mandated boosters, then came the threats

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 22, 2021

Earlier this week, Baker Miller said it would require proof of booster shots for dine-in customers. But the café’s owners decided to shut the dining room entirely after receiving threats from anti-vaxxers.

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Danny Meyer temporarily closes some restaurants, mandates boosters amid COVID surge

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 22, 2021

Seven Union Square Hospitality Group restaurants are closed until later this month and the multi-concept group will be requiring booster shots for eligible employees immediately, with diners requiring a booster starting Jan. 24.

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For indies, omicron brings a terrifying déjà vu

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 21, 2021

Surging COVID cases among employees and customers are forcing restaurants to temporarily shut down during what is typically a busy holiday season. And the new year brings more uncertainty.

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