Resilience in a Changing Restaurant Economy

The restaurant industry reached $1.4 trillion in sales in 2025, but 42 percent percent of operators were not profitable. Our industry's ability to navigate rising costs and workforce challenges will determine how we grow and deliver for guests for years to come.

Resilience in a Changing Restaurant Economy

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The restaurant industry reached $1.4 trillion in sales in 2025, but 42 percent percent of operators were not profitable.

Our industry's ability to navigate rising costs and workforce challenges will determine how we grow and deliver for guests for years to come.

Restaurants Navigate Economic Complexity Restaurant operators are at…

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The restaurant industry reached $1.4 trillion in sales in 2025, but 42 percent percent of operators were not profitable. Our industry's ability to navigate rising costs and workforce challenges will determine how we grow and deliver for guests for years to come. Restaurants Navigate Economic Complexity Restaurant operators are at…

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