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Food for thought: When you support America's restaurants, you support opportunity
Despite a sluggish economy, America's restaurants are growing opportunities. In the past five years, women owners have increased by 28 percent, Hispanic owners by 30 percent and African-American owners by 77 percent.
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.
