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By the numbers: Industry performance 2020
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$659 billion
Restaurant industry sales in 2020, down $240 billion from expected levels
12.5 million
Restaurant industry employees at the end of 2020, down 3.1 million from expected levels
9 in 10 restaurants
have fewer than 50 employees
8 in 10 restaurant owners
started their industry careers in entry-level positions
Webinars, podcasts, industry events and conferences inform the specific interests of all restaurant industry professionals. Here’s what’s on deck.
Upcoming Events
2022 Public Affairs Conference
We’re excited to announce the dates for our 2022 National Restaurant Association Public Affairs Conference, the restaurant industry's most important annual policy gathering.
Fifth Annual Restaurant Legal Summit
Where senior reps from some of the restaurant industry’s most successful brands connect with legal experts from some of our nation’s top law firms.
National Restaurant Association Show
The National Restaurant Association Show is back! Plan now to celebrate together in Chicago’s McCormick Place, May 21–24 , 2022.
The latest news and information from the National Restaurant Association designed to help you operate a successful restaurant.
