Restaurants
Industry Description
The US restaurant industry includes about 480,000 restaurants with combined annual revenue of about $400 billion. Major companies include McDonald's; YUM! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell); and Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden, Red Lobster). The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies hold just 20 percent of the market.
SIC: 5812
NAICS: 722110, 722211, 722212, 722213
NAICS: 722110, 722211, 722212, 722213
Related Industries:
Breweries, Wineries, Food Wholesalers, Bakery Product Manufacturing, Casual Restaurants, Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants, Specialty Eateries, Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Beer, Wine & Distilled Spirits Wholesalers, Coffee ShopsTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| QANTAS CATERING GROUP LIMITED | 15,780.19M | Mascot, Nsw |
| Q CATERING LIMITED | 15,318.25M | Mascot, Nsw |
| Q CATERING CAIRNS PTY LIMITED | 11,792.96M | Aeroglen, Qld |
| Shanghai Chevalier Trade Co., Ltd. | 6,835.00M | Shanghai, China |
| GMRI, INC. | 5,774.40M | Orlando, FL |
Trends
Modest Sales Growth - A slowing US economy has not stopped sales growth...
Industry Indicator
US consumer spending on services, an indicator of restaurant sales, rose 1.8 percent in November 2011 compared to the same month in 2010.
Quarterly Industry Update
Bakery Café Segment Expanding - Sales at US bakery cafés increased 12 percent and the number of locations rose 4.2 percent between 2008 and 2011, according to Technomic. The dining...


