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By the numbers: Industry performance 2021
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$799 billion
Restaurant industry sales in 2021, down $65 billion from 2019’s pre-pandemic levels
14.5 million
Restaurant industry employees at the end of 2021, down 1 million from pre-pandemic 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
Supply Chain Expert Exchange Fall Conference
Our agenda, built by supply chain professionals, is focused on the skills and knowledge needed to go from resilience to results.
The 2022 DEI Report: Diversity matters to your employees. How important is it to you?
The Association’s landmark 2022 report on diversity, equity and inclusion in the hospitality industry reveals a major gap between how diverse and inclusive enterprises think they are and what their employees actually experience.
ELEVATE – A Menu for Change: Transform your DEI culture, step-by-step
Gerry Fernandez, President & Founder of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance introduces ELEVATE – A Menu for Change. This step-by-step toolkit shows hospitality organizations how to build an inclusive culture that works for all.
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