- What Independent Restaurant Owners Need to Know About the 2026 Restaurant Leadership Conference
by Gayle Smith GayEvery April, the restaurant industry’s heaviest hitters gather in one place to hash out where the business is headed. This year is no different. The Restaurant… Read more: What Independent Restaurant Owners Need to Know About the 2026 Restaurant Leadership Conference - Small Business Expo Comes to Washington D.C. This April
by Gayle Smith GayThe Small Business Expo is coming to Washington D.C. on April 8, 2026. It will be held at the Charles E. Smith Center, 600 22nd St… Read more: Small Business Expo Comes to Washington D.C. This April - Why Casual Dining is Winning the Restaurant Value Warby Gayle Smith GayThe restaurant industry in early 2026 is witnessing a fascinating shift in how we define a “good deal.” For years, the choice was between quick, affordable… Read more: Why Casual Dining is Winning the Restaurant Value War
- NYC Moves to Cut Costly Fines Facing Small Businessesby Gayle Smith GayNew York City is taking action to reduce the financial strain many small businesses face from fines and administrative penalties. In mid-January, Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed… Read more: NYC Moves to Cut Costly Fines Facing Small Businesses
- Canadian Small Businesses Feel the Impact of U.S. Tariff Changesby Gayle Smith GayA recent shift in U.S. trade policy is creating new challenges for Canadian small businesses that rely on cross-border sales. With the end of the U.S.… Read more: Canadian Small Businesses Feel the Impact of U.S. Tariff Changes


