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Leadership

National Restaurant Association hires Emily Knight to foster unity

The Texas Restaurant Association chief is charged with ensuring the association speaks for all operations, including independents.

Financing

Indies struggle to pay rent, even as chains get current

New data suggests wide gaps in the ability to pay between independent restaurants and their chain counterparts.

Financing

Distributors are bullish on an independent restaurant comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 03, 2021

Sysco, US Foods and Performance Food Group all argue that the death of the local restaurants is greatly exaggerated, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

21 Club, Cliff House fall victim to COVID-19

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2020

The two icons join a growing list of restaurants that have closed during the pandemic.

Financing

Grubhub, Restaurant Strong Fund offer $2M in grants for winterizing

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 09, 2020

Independents in four cities can apply for the $10,000 grants to help expand outdoor dining.

Operations

Plotting a course in a perfect storm

By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020

RB’s Top 100 Independents are a successful, savvy—and optimistic—bunch. Here’s how they’re handling the year from hell.

Operations

The top-grossing independent restaurants in California

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 22, 2020

These are the top-ranked restaurants in California by annual food and beverage sales.

Operations

The top-grossing independent restaurants in Las Vegas

By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020

These are the top-ranked restaurants in Las Vegas by annual food and beverage sales.

Operations

The top-grossing independent restaurants in D.C.

By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020

These are the top-ranked restaurants in Washington, D.C., by annual food and beverage sales.

Operations

The top-grossing independent restaurants in Florida

By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020

These are the top-ranked restaurants in Florida by annual food and beverage sales.

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