Across the country, restaurants are trying to rebound from financial hardships caused by COVID-19. 

With dining rooms closed, many stores shifted focus to online ordering while dealing with supply issues, price increases, and labor shortages.

The pandemic hit Black-owned restaurants particularly hard, disproportionally impacting their ability to recover, and relief programs have not always lived up to expectations.

Administrators of the Small Business Association have acknowledged that flaws in the design of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have prevented funds from reaching Black business owners. 

However, customers have the power to make a big impact on restaurants that are working hard to bounce back.

Customers should consider dining in or ordering online from minority-operated diners, food trucks, and restaurants. Not only will this support struggling businesses, but it's an investment in your local community!

Black-Owned Restaurants

This month, Menufy is honoring the Black community's culinary influences by featuring some of our Black-owned and -operated restaurant partners across America.

Last Bite

With more and more Black restaurateurs breaking into local culinary scenes across the country, it's important for customers to show support all year round. But with so many delicious dishes and talented chefs, it's easy for diners to become regulars! 

To find more Black-owned restaurants in your neighborhood, visit Black Restaurant Week's national directory.

Hungry for more? Order takeout or delivery by visiting www.menufy.com or by downloading our mobile app (Android or iOS).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Melissa Dimmitt, Marketing Communications Coordinator

Melissa began her digital marketing career nearly a decade ago at a restaurant group. She worked with restaurant managers and executive chefs while coordinating seasonal menu releases, executing photoshoots, and creating fresh digital content.