“restaurants” Charts
The Economics of Dining »
In 2009, Americans in the highest quintile of household income spent an average of $10,780 on food for the year,…
Front of House, Back of House: Gendered Restaurant Jobs »
According to data gathered by the Economic Policy Institute, "occupations within the restaurant industry are extremely gendered." From this chart…
Serving While Sick: Restaurant Workers of America »
According to the Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC), "63% of restaurant workers reported cooking and serving food while sick." Why is…
Top 5 Nations For McDonald's Restaurants »
The United States boasts the highest number of McDonald's restaurants. The United States is home to 49.9 percent of the…
Meet the Restaurant Workers Who Are Living Off Tips »
The minimum wage for tipped workers is just $2.13 an hour. According to the Restaurant Opportunities Center, "Tips are supposed…
The Fast-Food Consequences of a Bloated Minimum Wage »
Fast-food workers in 60 U.S. cities recently held a one-day strike to call for a $15 an hour minimum wage,…
A Shift Away From the Dinner Table »
In 1960, 26% of money spent on food in the U.S. was spent on food eaten away from home, while…