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FACTS ABOUT THE U.S. RESTAURANT INDUSTRY

• There are more than one million restaurants. • Nine out of ten restaurants have fewer than fifty employees. • Approximately 14.7 million people work in the industry.

are, whether from cooking shows on TV or the internet, cookbooks, or television commercials. Some chefs become famous for being experts in a certain field. For example, Chloe Coscarelli and Roberto Martin are well-known vegan chefs. Successful chefs can become celebrities with a lot of hard work and some luck. Of course, most chefs don’t end up with so much fame, but their jobs are fulfilling and provide a sense of satisfaction. While being a chef isn’t right for everyone, it can be a great choice for many people who already love to cook. Chefs don’t generally need to go to a traditional (regular) four-year college to start working or to be successful. Being a chef is one of the many career choices for young people who may find that college is not right for them. COLLEGE OR NOT? Thinking about college can be stressful. You need tomake decisions about where to apply, what programs to consider, and how far from home you want to be. But first, you have to decide whether you even want to go to college! Most high • Ninety percent of restaurant managers started out in entry-level jobs . • Eighty percent of restaurant owners began their careers in entry- level positions. Source: National Restaurant Association

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