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A voice and resource for the independent restaurant and bar community.
Get Our UpdatesOur Purpose
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.
Connect With Us
We are the lifeblood of our economy and our communities, and together we can affect change.
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you’ll get:
• Resources and educational materials for your restaurant or bar
• Opportunities to connect with the independent restaurant and bar community
What's at Stake
Local restaurants and bars are the heart of communities nationwide. We employ over 16 million people, providing ladders of opportunity to women, people of color, single mothers, immigrants, and the formerly incarcerated. Working together, we can influence positive change for our industry and communities.
Our MissionRestaurant Relief
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.
Access ResourcesIn loving memory of
Chef Floyd Cardoz
