Full-Service Restaurants Industry Research Report

Industry Overview

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated (i.e., waiter/waitress service) and pay after eating. These establishments may provide this type of food service to patrons in combination with selling alcoholic beverages, providing carryout services, or presenting live nontheatrical entertainment. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Full-Service Restaurants Market Size

This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Full-Service Restaurants industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.

HistoricalForecasted
20202021202220232024202520262027202820292030
Market Size (Total Revenue)

Included in Report

% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company
Source: U.S. government financial data

Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
  • 2027
  • 2028
  • 2029
  • 2030


Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Full-Service Restaurants companies in the United States.

Industry Revenue by State [Sample]

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company SizeAll IndustriesFull-Service Restaurants
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

Included

Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" Full-Service Restaurants company (both public and private companies are included).

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue

Included

Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit


Average Income Statement

Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold

Salaries, Wages, and Benefits

Rent

Advertising

Depreciation and Amortization

Officer Compensation

Net Income


Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial RatioIndustry Average
Profitability Ratios

Included

Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Compensation and Salary Surveys

Salary information for employees working in the Full-Service Restaurants industry.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom QuartileAverage (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations2%

Included

Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers1%
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations93%
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6%
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6%
Cooks and Food Preparation Workers25%
Cooks21%
Cooks, Restaurant19%
Food and Beverage Serving Workers45%
Waiters and Waitresses37%
Waiters and Waitresses37%
Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers18%
Dishwashers6%
Dishwashers6%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop7%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop7%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $379,289 on the Full-Service Restaurants industry. It has awarded 68 contracts to 24 companies, with an average value of $15,804 per company.

Top Companies in Full-Service Restaurants and Adjacent Industries

CompanyAddressRevenue
($ Millions)

Included





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GeographyUnited States
Publication DateAugust 2025
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