Business
Veteran-owned restaurant has the recipe for growth and expansion
By Staff Reports
DURHAM – As restaurants nationwide cautiously navigate the first quarter of 2026, operators face a challenging business climate marked by lingering inflation, mercurial customer traffic, and rising operating costs impacting profitability.
Many longstanding restaurants and chains have closed their doors, unable to adapt; but Flavor Hills, a Black-owned franchise in North Carolina, is thriving and scaling. With three locations – Raleigh; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and a newly opened restaurant in Durham – Flavor Hills has achieved high marks for its food, customer service and community impact. It is a hub for the 25- to 45-year-old professional demographic seeking an environment where intellectualism meets aesthetics, cuisine, artistic expression, curated events and social responsibility…