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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How many people are employed in the restaurant industry?
The restaurant industry employs 12 and a half million people, making
it the nation's largest employer outside the government.
How do restaurants
contribute to the economic health of the country?
The restaurant industry generates a total
economic impact of $1.2 trillion. In 2006, restaurant industry sales
are projected to reach $511 billion, which will help generate a
total economic impact of $1.2 trillion. Every dollar spent dining
out generates more than $2 in business for other industries.
Are there longer-term
careers opportunities available in the
restaurant industry?
Absolutely! And those opportunities are
numerous and varied. Nine out of 10 salaried employees at tableservice
restaurants - including owners, operators and managers - started
as hourly employees. The restaurant industry also offers opportunities
in catering, banquet management, public relations, accounting and
senior executive positions. There is a place for everyone in the
restaurant industry.
Where can I
find out more about career opportunities - is there formal
education available?
There are more than 1,000 college-level programs
that specialize in restaurant or hospitality management, plus hundreds
of culinary schools and programs. In addition to this postsecondary
training, there is also specialized training at the secondary level,
as well as rewarding professional development programs.
How many restaurants
are in the country today?
America's restaurants are the cornerstones of
the nation's economy, providing career opportunities for more Americans
than any other private sector employer. Our industry includes more
than 925,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets.
How do restaurants
help strengthen local communities?
The restaurant and foodservice industry is a cornerstone of the
community. More than nine out of 10 restaurateurs contribute food,
money or other resources to their communities. We volunteer
our time, help raise money, and participate in community activities
like health initiatives, school-to-work or adopt-a-school programs
and community literacy/education programs.
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