Restaurant365：2026年美国餐饮行业状况报告（英文版）

Consumer spending remained cautious, but people still turned to restaurants for convenience, connection, and meals they couldn’t find anywhere else. This steady demand kept operators optimistic and supported continued growth. The labor market reflected this momentum as well. In 2025, the industry added about 200,000 jobs, bringing total employment to 15.9 million. This level of job creation reinforces how important restaurants are to the broader economy, even when broader economic signals are