Restaurant Industry Set to Hit $1.5 Trillion

Mature Caucasian female and multiracial businessman engage in a productive business meeting at a local bistro, with a friendly waitress serving them lunch in a modern, casual setting.

The restaurant industry is gearing up for a major growth year in 2025, with sales projected to reach $1.5 trillion and employment expected to rise to 15.9 million workers, according to the National Restaurant Association’s latest State of the Restaurant Industry report.