Local restaurants are often the heart of their communities. When a local restaurant has been around for decades, it just becomes part of the fabric of that area, so it hurts when these local spots close.
But, it’s just a reality that local restaurants often close down for different reasons. But, there are still plenty of restaurants alive and well, according to the latest data.
According to data and research from the National Restaurant Association, there are more than 700,000 restaurants in the United States. A 2025 report from the National Restaurant Association says that the restaurant industry will make $1.5 trillion in sales and employ 15.9 million workers by the end of 2025, making it one of the biggest private-sector employers in the U.S…