Limited-Service Restaurants Industry Research Report
Industry Overview
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services (except snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars) where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating. Food and drink may be consumed on premises, taken out, or delivered to the customers location. Some establishments in this industry may provide these food services in combination with selling alcoholic beverages. Illustrative Examples: Delicatessen restaurants Pizza delivery shops Family restaurants, limited-service Takeout eating places Fast-food restaurants Fast casual restaurants Takeout sandwich shops Limited-service pizza parlors Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Source: U.S. Census BureauLimited-Service Restaurants Market Size
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Limited-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.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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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 dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

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 Limited-Service Restaurants companies in the United States.
Industry Revenue by State [Sample]

Distribution by Company Size
Company Size | All Industries | Limited-Service Restaurants |
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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:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" Limited-Service Restaurants company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
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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

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 Ratio | Industry Average |
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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 |
Salary information for employees working in the Limited-Service Restaurants industry.
Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 2% | Included |
Chief Executives | 0% |
General and Operations Managers | 1% |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 93% |
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 6% |
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 6% |
Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 25% |
Cooks | 21% |
Cooks, Restaurant | 19% |
Food and Beverage Serving Workers | 45% |
Waiters and Waitresses | 37% |
Waiters and Waitresses | 37% |
Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers | 18% |
Dishwashers | 6% |
Dishwashers | 6% |
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 7% |
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 7% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$237,714 on the Limited-Service Restaurants industry. It has awarded 26 contracts to 11 companies, with an average value of $21,610 per company.
Top Companies in Limited-Service Restaurants and Adjacent Industries
Company | Address | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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Included |