12 Awesome Facts You Didn't Know About Restaurants

12 Awesome Facts You Didn't Know About Restaurants Half of consumers say restaurants are an essential part of their lifestyle. 1/3 8/10 1 in 3 Americans got their first job experience in a restaurant. 8 in 10 restaurant owners say their first job in the restaurant industry was an entry-level position. Mena The restaurant industry is expected to add 1.7 Million 7/10 jobs over the next decade, with employment reaching 1/2 Half of all adults 7 in 10 Consumers say their favorite restaurant foods provide flavors they can't easily duplicate at home. have worked in 16.1 Million the restaurant industry at some point during their lives. by 2026 AMA Consumers who are III more likely to choose a restaurant that offers eco-friendly food. 66% 80% Consumers who eat a wider variety of ethnic cuisines now 60% Consumers who eat at least one than they did five years ago. international cuisine per month. 田 田 40% 8-10 田 8 in 10 Consumers say dining out with family and friends is a The number of women-owned The number of Hispanic-owned restaurant businesses jumped restaurant businesses increased better use of their leisure time 51% between 2007 and 2012. 40% between 2007 and 2012 than cooking and cleaning up. African-American owned restaurants increased 49%. Brought to you by: Tiger Chef Fact source restaurantorg/News-Rese arch/Research/Facts-ata-Gance