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Top 100 Independents 2023

Leadership

How one of the nation's top-grossing restaurateurs is navigating the toughest economic climate ever

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 28, 2025

Stephen Starr's company has nine concepts on the Top 100 list of top-performing independent restaurants, more than any other operator. But he says if he had to start over now, he's not sure he could build what he built.

Operations

Meet the Chicago family behind 7 of America's top-grossing independent restaurants

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 18, 2024

The Lombardo family of Gibsons Restaurant Group are ready to take their high-end steakhouse magic (and more) to regions outside the Midwest.

Operations

Independent restaurants: Here's how to be featured in RB's Top 100 report

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 12, 2024

The annual Restaurant Business Top 100 Independent Restaurants ranking will launch this fall, and we're looking for top-grossing operators who might make the list.

Operations

What Groot Hospitality is really good at

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 21, 2023

The Miami-based restaurant and nightlife group operates three of the highest-grossing restaurants in the country and saw a tremendous year of growth. For those looking for glitz and glamour, these are the experts.

Operations

They come for the kitsch. They stay for the chicken dinner

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 10, 2023

Two restaurants in tiny Frankenmuth, Mich., are among the top-performing independent restaurants in the country. It's all about family, nostalgia and abundance.

Operations

How top independent restaurants are returning to normal

By Liz Barrett Foster on Nov. 10, 2023

Operators of restaurants on the RB Top 100 Independents ranking are thriving once again as consumers splurge and celebrate.