(BPT) - The IRC and Chase Disaster Relief Fund ensures essential resources reach restaurants in hardest-hit communities, giving owners a chance to serve again.

Resilience isn't just a business strategy; it's a way of life for independent restaurant and bar owners across the country. The past 12 months have been marred by natural disasters, during which the restaurant industry has opened their doors to first responders, provided food to those in need and supported other businesses in their communities.

But who comes to the rescue when these same businesses are the ones in crisis? Independent restaurants and bars are hugely important to local communities, and they're significant drivers of the U.S. economy. They account for nearly 70% of the restaurant industry, but these businesses, espe

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