The Restaurant of the Future

The National Restaurant Association, in partnership with American Express and Nestlé Professional, released its 10-year outlook report on the projected state of the restaurant industry in 2030. The report, "Restaurant Industry 2030: Actionable Insights for the Future," examines key indicators shaping the future of the industry, identifies the most and least likely developments over the upcoming decade, and considers possible disrupters outside the industry that could transform it. The findings are based on input from a variety of restaurant sector experts, futurists, and government statistics.

The restaurant industry is at a crossroads as it finds ways to respond to consumer demand for meal and snack solutions away from home,

Key economic projections for 2030 include:

Restaurant industry sales are expected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2030.  The industry workforce will likely exceed 17 million by 2030.  Total U.S. employment is projected to increase at an annual rate of 0.5%…