Operations
With winter coming, more independents shut their doors for good
With cold weather on the way and no clear aid package headed their way, more independent restaurant owners decide to close permanently.
Workforce
Boka Restaurant Group plans to lay off more than 500 workers
The Chicago-based multi-concept operator, known for partnering with chefs like Stephanie Izard and Giuseppi Tentori, filed notice that it will begin mass COVID-related layoffs starting September 20.