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America Works Here

Food for thought: America's restaurants are keeping nutrition at the center of the plate

We’re doing it by increasing the availability of fresh produce; improving school meals; providing nutrition information to consumers; making it easy to find healthful choices; and helping kids live well. For more information visit www.restaurant.org/foodhealthyliving.

When you support America's restaurants -- as a patron or a legislator -- you support millions of jobs and help move our economy forward.

Facts at a Glance

  • 1.5 million Number of jobs created in the restaurant industry over the last 10 years.
  • 12.8 million Number of Americans employed by restaurants.
  • $1.7 trillion Restaurant industry's total economic impact in 2011.

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For more information on the "America Works Here" campaign contact Sue Hensley.