2025 Diagnostic Results Report
What 100+ Eateries Reveal About Survival vs. Success
You're not imagining it. Running an independent restaurant has never been harder. Rising costs, labor shortages, changing customer habits—it feels like the deck is stacked against you.
Small restaurants are the backbone of local economies, but traditional industry reports miss the businesses that need support most. While surveys focus on well-connected, well-funded operations, immigrant-owned and mom-and-pop restaurants often remain invisible in the data.
The Reality: Our comprehensive analysis of 100+ independent food businesses reveals that 53% are stuck in "Surviving" or "Stabilizing" stages, but there is a clear path to growth
Learn about the exact strategies that take businesses from "surviving" to "thriving" to reach sustainable profitability.
No spam. No sales calls. Just the data-driven insights you need to understand the state of independent food businesses and what it takes to help them thrive.
Includes:
A stage-by-stage breakdown of restaurant development with specific benchmarks
Resource gap recommendations for community and government partners
Growth pathway strategies for restaurant owners
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The Bottom Line
You're not failing—you're facing systemic challenges that successful restaurants have learned to navigate.
Independent restaurant success isn't random. There are specific, measurable factors that predict growth, and targeted interventions that work.
Restaurants are essential community anchors and economic engines. Understanding what helps them thrive benefits everyone.
Want to learn where your business stands? Schedule your own Prepshift Diagnostic appointment.
