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2024 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Food Services and Drinking Places


Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Food Services and Drinking Places: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Market Size
(Total Sales/Revenue)


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Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee
Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data



Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.





Forecast / Industry Outlook 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)
Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

Major trends affect the Food Services and Drinking Places industry include:
  1. Shift towards plant-based and alternative protein options
  2. Increasing emphasis on sustainability and ethical sourcing
  3. Growth of food delivery services and online ordering
  4. Impact of COVID-19 on dining habits and safety expectations
  5. Rising popularity of experiential dining and unique culinary experiences
  6. Expansion of fast-casual dining concepts
  7. Adoption of digital technologies for customer engagement and operations
  8. Focus on health-conscious menus and transparent ingredient labeling
  9. Challenges in labor market and staff retention
  10. Integration of local and artisanal ingredients in menus
  11. Increased regulatory pressures on nutritional and dietary guidelines
  12. Growth in craft beverages and artisanal alcohol products
  13. Financial pressures from increased rent and operational costs
  14. Emphasis on waste reduction and management practices


Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Food Services and Drinking Places industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.

Product DescriptionNumber of Companies Sales ($ millions) Percent of Total Sales

Industry Total

Gambling Services

Gambling Machine Products

Sale Of Tickets To Lotteries & Other Games Of Chance

Room Or Unit Accommodation For Travelers & Others

Groceries & Other Food Items For Human Consumption Off The Premises

Alcoholic Beverages Served For Immediate Consumption

Distilled Spirits Served For Immediate Consumption

Wine & Wine Drinks Served For Immediate Consumption

Beer, Ale, & Malt Beverages Served For Immediate Consumption

Packaged Liquor, Wine, & Beer

Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco, & Smokers' Accessories, Excluding Sales From Vending Machines Operated By Others

All Other Merchandise

Souvenirs & Novelty Items

Meals, Unpackaged Snacks, Sandwiches, Unpackaged Ice Cream & Yogurt, Bakery Items, Other Food Items & Nonalcoholic Beverages Prepared

Meals & Snacks Served By A Server (I.E., Full Service)

Nonalcoholic Beverages Served By A Server (I.E., Full Service)

Meals & Snacks Dispensed W/O Table Service For Consumption On Premises

Nonalcoholic Beverages Dispensed W/O Table Service For Consumption On The Premises

Meals & Snacks Dispensed Via Drive-Through Service

Nonalcoholic Beverages Dispensed Via Drive-Through Service

Meals & Snacks Prepared For Immediate Consumption Off The Premises

Nonalcoholic Beverages Prepared For Immediate Consumption Off The Premises

Meals & Snacks Dispensed Via Mobile Vending Service

Meals, Snacks & Beverages Prepared Under Long-Term Contract

Meals, Snacks & Nonalcoholic Beverages Prepared Under Long-Term Contract For Tansportation Businesses

Meals, Snacks & Nonalcoholic Beverages Prepared Under Long-Term Contract Other Than For Transportation Businesses

Alcoholic Beverages Prepared For Immediate Consumption Under Long-Term Contract

Meals, Snacks, & Beverages Prepared For Catered Events

Meals, Snacks & Nonalcoholic Beverages Served At Catered Events On The Caterer's Premises

Meals, Snacks & Nonalcoholic Beverages Served At Catered Events Away From The Caterer's Premises

Meals, Snacks & Nonalcoholic Beverages Dropped Off At The Customer's Event

Meals, Snacks & Nonalcoholic Beverages Prepared For Customer Pick-Up

Alcoholic Beverages Prepared For Catered Events

Admissions To Live Performing Arts Performances

Admissions To Dance Halls & Clubs, Including Cover Charges

Hosting Of Vending Machines, Video Games, & Other Non-Gambling Coin-Operated Machines

Employment Services, Including Temporary Cooks, Bartenders, & Waitstaff

Delivery Services For Food & Beverages

Rental Of Non-Residential Space

Other Services

All Other Merchandise, Excluding Lottery Ticket Sales/Commissions



U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

U.S. map by state

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

Industry Average Percent of Sales
(Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
Net Income
 
Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Food Services and Drinking Places company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation RatiosIndustry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Food Services and Drinking Places industry is performing.
Profit Margin
Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Food Services and Drinking Places measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.


Liquidity RatiosIndustry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio
Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.


Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance IndicatorsIndustry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio
If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover
Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.



Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations 3%

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Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers1%
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 88%
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 9%
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 9%
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 9%
Cooks and Food Preparation Workers 23%
Cooks 18%
Cooks, Fast Food 6%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 9%
Cooks, Restaurant 10%
Food Preparation Workers 7%
Food Preparation Workers 7%
Food and Beverage Serving Workers 46%
Bartenders 43%
Bartenders 43%
Fast Food and Counter Workers 25%
Fast Food and Counter Workers 25%
Waiters and Waitresses 16%
Waiters and Waitresses 16%
Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers 10%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 5%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 5%
Dishwashers 6%
Dishwashers 6%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 7%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 7%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Food Services and Drinking Places Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Food Services and Drinking Places industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Food Services and Drinking Places industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders:
Direct Competitors

Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry
Market leaders:
Diversified Competitors

Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators:
Direct Competitors

Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.
Innovators:
Diversified Competitors

Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Food Services and Drinking Places industry.
Source:
IncFact




Innovation News



Recent Federal Contracts for Food Services and Drinking Places

  • Apr 02, 2024: NORTH BAY REHABILITATION SERVICES, INC. (Rohnert Park, CA) awarded $826,566
  • Apr 01, 2024: RC TECH, INC (Cocoa, FL) awarded $1,553,341
  • Mar 29, 2024: SOUTHERN FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT INC (Mountain Brk, AL) awarded $564,000
  • Mar 29, 2024: ALABAMA DEPT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (Montgomery, AL) awarded $17,043,214
  • Mar 29, 2024: S365 INC (Norfolk, NE) awarded $314,210
  • Mar 29, 2024: WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (Charleston, WV) awarded $459,000