independents

National Restaurant Association hires Emily Knight to foster unity

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2021

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

Indies struggle to pay rent, even as chains get current

By Heather Lalley and Jonathan Maze on Feb. 19, 2021

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Emerging Brands

Newcomers to the Top 100

By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020

These eight restaurants made their debut on the list of the top-grossing indies in the U.S.

Six ways independents adapted amid the pandemic

By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020

Here’s how some members of this year’s Top 100 Independents pivoted to stay afloat.

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