Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets vs Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricCafeterias, GrillSnack and
Average Revenue$906K$810K
Profit Margin5.0%5.0%
Est. Owner Income$45K$41K
Revenue / Employee$69K$55K
Labor Cost %33.0%33.0%
Total Businesses4,20655,670
Startup Cost (Low)$100K$50K
Startup Cost (High)$500K$200K
5-Year Survival Rate40.0%35.0%
YoY Growth7.0%15.0%
Avg Employee Wage$26K$23K