Character, Confidence, Teamwork, Patience — made in restaurants.
Our Lives Play Out in Restaurants
For 250 years, restaurants have been where America comes together, fueling connection, powering our economy, and opening doors of opportunity. From neighborhood mainstays to nationally recognized brands, they are where communities gather, businesses grow, and careers take root.
Stories Made in Restaurants
Careers Made in Restaurants
Where Futures Begin
From first jobs to lasting careers, restaurants are where futures are made. As a training ground for skills and a catalyst for opportunity, they are where people learn to work, lead, and dream big.
Industry Made in Restaurants
The Restaurant Industry at a Glance
Want to go deeper? The restaurant industry touches every corner of American life. Here's a look at the bigger picture.
Gathering place for everyone
Community Cornerstone
Restaurants serve as gathering places to connect, celebrate milestones, and find comfort in moments of crisis. It's the people who make these places special.
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$1T
Annual economic contribution
Economic Power
Millions of jobs. Without restaurants, adjacent industries like farming, manufacturing, and tourism would suffer.
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70+
Career paths in the industry
Career Building
From career entry to seasoned professional. There is room at the table for all career interests.
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#2
Largest private employer in the United States
America’s Training Ground
Restaurants are where America learns to work and lead. Through its programs, the Foundation is changing lives and building careers.
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