State of the Restaurant Industry Report 2025
Learn the key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends for the year ahead.
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Consumer outlook
April 29, 2025Consumers are becoming more uneasy about the economy. -
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Restaurant Job Openings
April 29, 2025Accommodation and Foodservices Job Openings Dip to Six-Month Low in March -
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Prioritizing the employee experience improves retention
April 23, 2025Potbelly Sandwich Works says communication tools are enhancing its work staff success. -
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For Restaurants and Other Businesses, Demographics Will Remain a Challenge
April 23, 2025Demographic trends will continue to present a challenge for restaurants, with the birth rate near record lows. -
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Restaurant Owner Demographics
April 23, 2025Based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Business Survey and Nonemployer Statistics by Demographics programs, this National Restaurant Association Data Brief contains an overview of restaurant owner demographics.
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A Weaker Dollar Adds Pressure for Restaurants
April 22, 2025Since peaking on January 13, the U.S. dollar has declined 5.3% against a broad, trade-weighted index of global currencies, according to the Federal Reserve. For restaurants, this adds a second layer of cost pressure: not only are tariffs raising prices on imports, but the weaker dollar makes those goods—such as food, beverages, equipment, and supplies—even more expensive.