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Are there any chain restaurants that are independents?

Are there any chain restaurants that are independents?

It’s a number in focus, especially amid chain restaurants’ current state of slumping sales. Yet independents aren’t without their own challenges—labor top among them. Those that endure are an example to all operators that being nimble, resilient and thoughtful about guests and employees is a formula fit for the times.

How many employees does a small restaurant have?

A small, independent, one-location, restaurant usually runs on less than twenty employees, and that’s a quite huge enterprise already. For the sake of clarity I’ll focus on those restaurants that qualify as small and independent.

How much money does an independent restaurant make?

The restaurants in this year’s Top 100 Independents ranking had total food and beverage revenues of roughly $1.8 billion in 2015. It’s a number in focus, especially amid chain restaurants’ current state of slumping sales.

How many nights can a 16 year old work in TN?

However, with parental permission, 16 and 17-year-olds can work up to three nights a week as late as midnight. Tennessee Leave Laws Employers in Tennessee are not required to offer employees paid or unpaid vacation time.

Who is advocating for hospitality workers in Tennessee?

Advocating for Hospitality We are a state-wide coalition of independent restaurant owners, hourly workers and chefs working together to connect Tennessee hospitality workers as a united front to expedite the protection, relief and welfare of hospitality workers at a local, state and federal level.

Is there any way to help independent restaurants?

Since March of 2020, we’ve been urging Congress to pass relief to help independent restaurants and bars survive the pandemic. Check out the page below for the latest updates and resources.

Is the IRC a voice for the independent restaurant industry?

The IRC is a voice for the independent restaurant and bar community nationwide. Working together, we can create positive change for our industry and communities. We are the lifeblood of our economy and our communities, and together we can affect change. Local restaurants and bars are the heart of communities nationwide.

However, with parental permission, 16 and 17-year-olds can work up to three nights a week as late as midnight. Tennessee Leave Laws Employers in Tennessee are not required to offer employees paid or unpaid vacation time.