Many of the Top 100 Independent restaurants get a big traffic boost because of their locations in tourist-heavy cities. These concepts have an added boost from nearby guests: potential customers staying in the hotel in which they are located.
Taking a break from booze may gain traction during the first month of the year, but a good selection of alcohol-free drinks is now table stakes at bars and restaurants year-round.
The Bottom Line: With restaurant company valuations low following a tough 2025, several chains could be ripe targets for a takeout, if buyers are up for some risk.
On Monday, the delivery apps will have to start asking customers to tip before checkout, rather than after delivery. DoorDash warned that the law will lead to “an immediate drop off in orders.”
