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Coronavirus Forced Me To Shut Down My Restaurant, But I Won't Let That Hold Me Back

On December 11, 2019, I opened my first New York City restaurant, The Banty Rooster, and breathed a huge sigh of relief. The road to opening had been long: I sold my first successful restaurant, Work & Class, in Denver in October 2016 and moved to New York City six months later. I knew virtually no one in the city, but I was determined to take what I'd learned and pursue my biggest dream.

by Delores Tronco-Depierro
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Dear Investors: Why are Black and Brown Founders Not Good Enough for You?

My mission as a founder has always been to add to the bottom line of people's businesses because at my company we know that's the only way for them to grow and scale as a business. I set out with a mission. I wanted to build something for the communities that are so often left out of mainstream "success" — immigrants, women, and other minorities.

by Deepti Sharma
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What The CEO of Cousins Subs Wants You To Know About Running A Restaurant Franchise Amid COVID-19

CEO Christine Specht shares her experience running a multi-unit restaurant franchise during a time when countless businesses are failing to stay afloat.

by Shivani Mangar
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