THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® RELEASES 2023 ANNUAL INDUSTRY REPORT
NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The James Beard Foundation® announces today the findings of its 2023 Annual Industry Report, providing a data-driven look at the current state of the independent restaurant industry. The survey ran between October 23 and November 13, receiving more than 250 responses from chefs, representing independent restaurants and operators and 44 states throughout the country. Respondents collectively serve more than 14 million covers annually and have more than 3.2 million Instagram followers.
- NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The James Beard Foundation ® announces today the findings of its 2023 A nnual Industry Report , providing a data-driven look at the current state of the independent restaurant industry.
- At a glance, the independent restaurant industry appears to have bounced back following tremendous challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- "At the James Beard Foundation, we continue to be inspired by the independent restaurant industry's fierce resilience and commitment to good food, both on and off the plate," says Dr. Anne E. McBride, Vice President of Programs, James Beard Foundation.
- To read the full James Beard Foundation 2023 Annual Industry Report, visit jamesbeard.org/industry-support .