2017 Independent Restaurant Outlook Survey Report

A lot of factors are at play that will impact the restaurant industry in 2017. Independent restaurant owners face many unknowns as they enter the new year, including the economy, government policies, and the cost of labor. To gauge the business outlook for independent restaurants, we surveyed over 500 independent restaurant owners about their optimism for 2017.

In addition, we also asked independent restaurant owners to share a bit about why they felt the way they did, including why they did or didn't feel optimistic, and their best decision or business practice of 2017. Looking forward, we also asked independent restaurant owners to share their goals and objectives, and their plans for the new year.

In short, the results of the survey indicate that independent restaurant owners are optimistic about 2017, a theme supported by a majority who plan to grow and invest in their restaurant business in 2017. Moreover, the goals and objectives independent restaurant owners are going to pursue in 2017 reflect optimism, as do independent restaurant owners' plans for 2017.

A comprehensive analysis and summary of the survey results are available in the 2017 Independent Restaurant Outlook Survey Report.

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