Restaurant Operations Survey - 2025

The National Restaurant Association is collecting information to produce the Restaurant Operations Data Abstract – the most widely recognized source of restaurant operating data in the U.S.

All survey respondents will receive a free electronic copy of the 2025 Restaurant Operations Data Abstract, which will contain important financial data for restaurant operators to see how their business compares to similar restaurants. Please include your email address at the end to receive a copy of the report.

Please be assured that all information provided is anonymous and strictly confidential. It will only be used to compile totals for the report.

The survey should take no more than 20 minutes to complete. Please submit a completed survey by May 31.

Please click here if you would like to download and print a PDF version of the survey, which can be faxed or emailed back.

Thank you for your time, and don't hesitate to email Bruce Grindy at bgrindy@restaurant.org if you have any questions.

SECTION 1:
General / Demographic Information

For the entire survey, please provide information for a single restaurant location. If you are a restaurant operator with multiple restaurants in your organization, please consider completing a separate survey for each location.

If you wish to only complete one survey, please choose your primary restaurant for this survey.

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In what state is this restaurant located?

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In what zip code is this restaurant located?

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Which segment best describes the restaurant for which you are completing this survey?

Family dining fullservice restaurant

Casual dining fullservice restaurant

Fine dining fullservice restaurant

Quickservice restaurant

Fast casual restaurant

Coffee or snack (e.g., coffee, donut or ice cream shop)

Other (please specify)

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Which of the following best describes the restaurant for which you are completing this survey?

Single-unit independent

Multi-unit independent

Single-unit franchisee

Multi-unit franchisee

Corporate-owned chain restaurant

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Which of the following best describes this restaurant’s legal form of organization?

Individual proprietorship

Partnership

S-corporation

C-corporation or other corporate legal form of organization

Other (please specify)

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How many years has this restaurant been in business?

Less than 3 years

3 to 9 years

10 to 19 years

20 years or more

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Which of the following best describes the community in which this restaurant is located?

Urban area / city center

Suburban area

Small community / rural area

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What is the average guest check per person at this restaurant (Average across all meals, excluding taxes and tips)?

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What is the total number of indoor seats within this restaurant?

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What is the total indoor square footage of this restaurant (including preparation and storage)?

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Which of the following best describes the type of building in which this restaurant is located (or attached to)?

Sole occupant of a building

Commercial building

Hotel

Shopping center or mall

Airport or other transportation center

Other (please specify)

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Is the building in which this restaurant is located owned or leased?

Owned

Leased

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Is the land on which this restaurant is located owned or leased?

Owned

Leased

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Does this restaurant serve alcoholic beverages?

Yes