The restaurant and foodservice industry is a $600 billion industry in the U.S., and due to the sector’s expanse, half of all adults have worked in foodservice at some point in their lives. The sector encompasses any establishment that serves food to people outside of their home and typically includes restaurants, carryout operations, cafeterias, university dining halls, catering and vending companies.
Restaurants and other foodService establishments are a driving component of Missouri’s economy. There are 11,200 eating and drinking establishments in Missouri supporting 300,300 job and $11.7 billion in sales.

Reopening Guides
The National Restaurant Association and others can help you navigate coming back from COVID-19.
Industry Trends
Keep up with valuable data and insights regarding your sector.
Featured Industry Resources
The food service industry faces a number of unique challenges as a result of COVID-19. These resources can help.
Financial Resources
Many businesses are struggling to return. Thankfully, there are resources to help.
Peer-to-Peer Forum
Many others are working to overcome the same challenges you are. See what they have to say.

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Missourians are strong, resilient and ready to get back to business. The backbone of a healthy economic recovery depends on everyone’s willingness to help control the spread of COVID-19.
The Show Me Strong Pledge is a voluntary commitment to take a few simple steps that will aid in protecting the well-being of all Missourians.