• Restaurant Industry Update: Navigating Stability and Moderation in 2025

  • May 1 2025
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Restaurant Industry Update: Navigating Stability and Moderation in 2025

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  • RESTAURANT AND BAR INDUSTRY: CURRENT STATE ANALYSIS

    The restaurant industry is showing mixed signals in early May 2025, with some segments continuing to face challenges while others show signs of stabilization after a difficult start to the year.

    According to recent data, U.S. restaurant sales among the nation's 500 largest chains increased by only 3.1 percent in 2024, marking the lowest annual growth in a decade outside of the pandemic period[4]. More concerning, nearly 40 percent of restaurants experienced sales declines last year, indicating ongoing challenges for a significant portion of the industry[4].

    The first quarter of 2025 has been particularly rough for many establishments. As noted in late March reporting, analysts described "a rough start to the year for restaurants" though many still predicted "modest levels of growth" for the remainder of 2025[3].

    In the seafood restaurant segment specifically, traffic declined by 1 percent in 2024 with flat sales, according to research firm Circana[4]. Individual chains like Bonefish Grill saw more dramatic impacts, with sales declining 8.3 percent to $533 million[4].

    However, there are positive indicators on the horizon. Economic analysts are using terms like "stability" to describe the outlook for restaurants in 2025[2]. The moderation of inflation in late 2024, with consumer price increases hovering around 2.5-2.7%, has contributed to a cautiously optimistic outlook among industry leaders[5].

    The National Restaurant Association forecasts the foodservice industry to reach $1.5 trillion in sales in 2025, suggesting consumer spending at restaurants remains a priority despite economic pressures[1].

    Industry experts note that 2025 may represent a turning point, with Hudson Riehle of the National Restaurant Association suggesting the year will bring "real growth but overall moderation" as the industry continues to function as "an engine for the U.S. economy"[5] despite ongoing challenges in food costs, labor inflation, and staff retention.
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