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2026 Independent Restaurant Industry Report Webinar

Mon, February 23, 2026

The James Beard Foundation’s 2026 Independent Restaurant Industry Report, in collaboration with Deloitte, brings together insights from an extensive research study of restaurant owners and professionals. The report highlights the state of the industry, emerging trends, and critical factors that the independent restaurant industry could leverage to thrive and create progress in the year ahead. JBF and Deloitte will walk through the report themes and insights in this live webinar. Register to learn more.