Restaurant industry in the U.S.

Statistics report on the U.S. restaurant industry

Restaurant industry in the U.S.

The report presents a range of statistics and facts on the restaurant industry in the United States. It includes an overview of the industry and information on key players, consumer opinions & behavior, and ordering habits.

Table of contents

Industry overview

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  • Premium Statistic Food services and drinking place sales in the U.S. 1992-2023
  • Premium Statistic Output of the quick service restaurant franchise industry in the U.S. 2007-2024
  • Premium Statistic Output of the full service restaurant franchise industry in the U.S. 2013-2024
  • Premium Statistic Number of quick service restaurant franchise establishments in the U.S. 2007-2024
  • Premium Statistic Number of full service restaurant franchise establishments in the U.S. 2013-2024
  • Premium Statistic Number of employees in the restaurant industry in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of foodservice employees in the U.S. 2022-2023, by occupation
  • Premium Statistic Hourly wages of foodservice employees in the U.S. 2022-2023, by occupation

Key players

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  • Premium Statistic Market value of biggest global food and drink services companies 2024
  • Premium Statistic Sales of biggest global food and drink services companies 2023
  • Basic Statistic Most well-known restaurant chains in the United States 2023
  • Basic Statistic American Customer Satisfaction Index: QSRs in the U.S. 2024, by brand
  • Basic Statistic American Customer Satisfaction Index: FSRs in the U.S. 2024, by brand

Consumer behavior & opinons

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  • Premium Statistic Distribution of restaurant reservations in the U.S. 2019-2023, by time of day
  • Premium Statistic Top factors for an enjoyable dining experience in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic Main reasons U.S. consumers try new restaurant foods 2023
  • Premium Statistic How often U.S. consumers try new menu items at restaurants 2023
  • Premium Statistic Preferred travel distance when trying new restaurants in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic Diners preferred menu access method in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of U.S. diners that have used QR code menus in the last year 2023
  • Premium Statistic Public opinion on barefoot policies in restaurants and stores in the U.S. 2023

Ordering

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  • Premium Statistic Preferred methods of ordering takeout in the U.S. 2022-2023
  • Premium Statistic Reasons U.S. consumers prefer directly ordering restaurant pickup/delivery 2022-2023
  • Premium Statistic Consumer interest in ordering from a ghost kitchen in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic Interest in automated voice systems at restaurant drive-thrus in the U.S. 2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of diners that have experienced a cashierless restaurant in the U.S. 2023

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