Independent Restaurant Coalition
| Formation | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Independent restaurateurs and chefs |
| Type | Trade group |
| Purpose | Lobbying local, state and federal governments on behalf of independent restaurants |
| Location | |
| Website | https://www.independentrestaurantcoalition.com/ |
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is a US trade group formed during the COVID-19 pandemic by independent restaurateurs and chefs. During the pandemic the group lobbied local, state and federal governments for relief after their businesses were closed by government mandates to slow the spread of the virus. Their aim was to mitigate the impact of the closings on independent restaurants. Multiple prominent chefs and restaurateurs formed the leadership team.