Black Restaurant Week
WHY IT'S HERE
Founded in 2016, operates in multiple major cities year-round, generates millions in revenue for Black-owned restaurants, combines cultural celebration with direct economic impact.
Black Restaurant Week was founded in 2016 by Warren Luckett, Falayn Ferrell, and Derek Robinson to celebrate and support Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, caterers, and culinary entrepreneurs. The organization hosts multi-day dining events in cities across the United States including Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Miami, and Washington DC. During each activation, participating restaurants offer prix fixe menus and special dining experiences, driving foot traffic and visibility to Black culinary businesses. Black Restaurant Week has become one of the most effective economic empowerment platforms in the Black food and hospitality industry, generating millions in revenue for participating businesses.
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