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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
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