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Operations

A new restaurant goes back to the drawing board to open during the pandemic

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 23, 2020

COVID-19 forced the owners of Ampia to totally reconcept their idea, even changing its name.

Marketing

What to do when restaurant social media goes wrong

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 08, 2020

Political unrest and divisiveness, coupled with pandemic stressors, has created an intense landscape for restaurant operators on social media.

Financing

Ark Restaurants learns how risky the pandemic can be for independents

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 25, 2020

One of the multi-concept operator's priorities right now is holding onto year-end holiday bookings.

Marketing

Side gigs boost restaurants’ cash flow

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 05, 2020

Inventive operators are going beyond takeout and delivery to bring in revenue and build brand awareness.

Operations

Restaurants blow up their business models to thrive post-COVID

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 04, 2020

Reinvention is the key to recovery for these independent operators.

Financing

Independent restaurant group asks Congress for more help to save restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2020

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for more assistance, saying the CARES Act doesn't go far enough to keep operators afloat.

Workforce

How top independents handle the staffing crunch

By Sara Rush Wirth on Aug. 12, 2019

The labor shortage remains a major challenge for even the most successful operations.

Operations

Top indies' keys to controlling costs

By Sara Rush Wirth on Aug. 12, 2019

Operators share how they are keeping costs down amid rising overhead and increased competition.

Leadership

Milwaukee’s Joe Bartolotta dies at age 60

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 23, 2019

Along with his brother, Paul, Bartolotta built a namesake foodservice empire that extended to 10 restaurants, catering operations and a contract management business.

Emerging Brands

Top 100 Independents sneak peek

By Sara Rush Wirth on Oct. 17, 2018

This preview highlights one of the biggest trends to emerge from this year’s ranking.

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