Independent restaurant owners are optimistic about 2017. 56% of respondents indicated they are more optimistic now than this time last year. 27% report they feel about the same, and only 17% indicate that they are less optimistic. For those who report feeling optimistic, over half attribute it to improved business practices or systems. Interestingly, respondents tended to attribute their optimism to either internal factors or external factors.
Boom or Bust? Over 500 Independent Restaurant Owners Voice Their Thoughts on 2017
