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2017 top independent seafood restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 06, 2017

The top-grossing independent seafood restaurants of the year.

Sales-boosting tactics of the 2016 Top 100 Independents

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 10, 2016

Like most businesses, leading restaurants have to continually work to keep sales growing. Restaurant Business asked the highest-grossing independent restaurant operators how they build business in an increasingly competitive environment.

Top 100 Independents

2017 top independent restaurants in NYC

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 09, 2017

Over the years, the leading independents ranking has become more geographically diverse. Nevertheless, almost three in 10 Top 100 independents are located in New York City. Here are the highest-volume restaurants in the Big Apple.

Top 100 Independents

2016 top independent Italian restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 11, 2016

The 10 highest-grossing Italian independent restaurants include bar-forward nightclubs, fine-dining destinations, and red sauce and spaghetti giants.

Top 100 Independents

2017 top independent restaurants in Calif.

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 09, 2017

The 11 Top 100 restaurants in California are almost evenly split between San Francisco and Los Angeles/Orange County. Here are the top-grossing independents in the Golden State.

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