new research from the National Restaurant Association shows that nearly 50 percent of restaurants are now owned by women.No word yet from America's womens studies departments on this one. Via Carp Diem.
The research also shows that restaurants employ more minority managers than any other industry, and that Hispanic restaurant ownership has increased 42 percent in the past five years.
"As the second largest private sector employer in the country, the restaurant industry continues to provide opportunity for millions of individuals from all backgrounds who strive to achieve the American dream," said Scott DeFife, Executive Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs at the National Restaurant Association. "The numbers are impressive – more women and individuals of diverse backgrounds are becoming restaurant entrepreneurs, or are pursuing lifelong, successful careers in the industry."
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
New Research Report Shows Nearly 50 Percent of Restaurants Are Women-Owned
NBC reports:
