When it comes to opening a restaurant, purchasing a new piece of equipment or making an important decision, it can be extremely helpful know what other  independent operators who have already been through the process have to say.

In our industry surveys we tap into the collective wisdom and experiences of literally thousands of independent restaurant operators who provide invaluable, real-world insights on a growing list of topics and subject areas. The participation of our members in our periodic surveys is becoming an important extension of RestaurantOwner.com's other resources.

Each month we submit a new survey on a topic of high interest and relevance to our independent restaurant operators. The survey results provide candid, unvarnished feedback based on the hard-earned experiences and lessons of our members for our entire membership to use and apply.