independents

2018 top independent restaurants in New York City

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2018

The Big Apple is once again home to the most independents on our Top 100 ranking, with almost a third of the list located there. Click through to see the highest-volume restaurants in New York City.

Emerging Brands

2018 top independent restaurants in Calif.

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2018

The 10 California restaurants on this year's list are clustered primarily around Los Angeles and San Francisco. Here are the top-grossing restaurants in the state.

Operations

Taste of Texas undergoes Texas-sized remodel

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 12, 2018

The indie’s $2 million makeover includes a new retail area selling cook-at-home meal kits and a massive kitchen redo.

Top 100 Independents

Independents staying on top

By Scott Hume on Oct. 01, 2018

In a year when indies were closing, these money makers fought against challenges and changes to stay alive.

Emerging Brands

2018 top independent steak restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 01, 2018

More than 30 steakhouses made this year’s Top 100 Independents ranking.

Emerging Brands

2018 top independent hotel restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 01, 2018

There are some well-known names behind the hotel-based concepts on this year’s Top 100 Independents ranking.

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2018 top independent seafood restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 01, 2018

Seafood concepts on this year’s Top 100 Independents ranking span the country.

Operations

How top independent operators manage a changing industry

By Scott Hume on Oct. 01, 2018

Independents operators may be outpacing chains when it comes to sales growth, but the same challenges are stunting potential growth across the industry. Top operators are finding ways to combat these costs by focusing on the experience.

Emerging Brands