Second only to healthcare in this country in terms of largest industries. It has grown steadily nearly every single year for a long time now. People eat out now more than ever and trends are continuing that direction with no signs of slowing.

Restaurants are an amazing example of regeneration. Old, tired brands die off in favor of new, exciting ones that are constantly innovating. It’s one of the few industries out there that still very much showcases the American Dream so many people think has long since died.

It’s amazing how misinformed most of the general public is when it comes to this industry. There are some stigmas that are true under one set of circumstances that get applied to the whole industry. And everyone thinks because they eat at restaurants all the time and are familiar with them that they must know how their economics work too.