Five of the highest-grossing independent restaurants in the U.S. are in the nation’s capital, from one of America’s oldest places to talk politics to a newcomer owned by a consortium of family farms.
The Buzz: Successful menu additions in 2016 included the Le Diplomate Glaces Cart with house-made ice creams and sorbets sold streetside in nice weather.
The fast-casual burger chain has been acquired by Happy Asker, co-founder of the franchise group behind the growing slider chain, as well as Fat Boy's Pizza and Happy's Pizza.
The Bottom Line: The pizza chain is doing less of its own delivery and a lot more carryout. The data has massive implications for the business and its operators.
