Still, with 98% of operators reporting that higher labor is an issue for their restaurant, 97% citing higher food costs, and 38% reporting their restaurants were not profitable last year ...

On Thursday Feb. 15, the owner of Hop Alley, as well as Uncle ramen, is debuting a six-seat chef’s counter within the hip Asian restaurant at 3500 Larimer St. in RiNo.

The 50-seater restaurant features Wimpy’s SHIFT design, which blends the brand’s heritage with bright new colours, new seating and Wimpy artwork on the walls.

When The Counter first opened in 2003, it was one of the first chains to offer a build-your-burger format. Now, with so many other brands offering customizable menus, it was time for The Counter ...

At Daytrip Counter, which was full on my Friday visit, less than an hour before closing time, a whole Mary’s organic chicken, one salad, two sides and two sauces — which fed my family of three ...