Limited-Service Restaurants vs Full-Service Restaurants

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

MetricLimited-Service RestaurantsFull-Service Restaurants
Average Revenue$1.6M$1.6M
Profit Margin5.0%5.0%
Est. Owner Income$80K$82K
Revenue / Employee$57K$82K
Labor Cost %33.0%33.0%
Total Businesses159,039219,017
Startup Cost (Low)$100K$250K
Startup Cost (High)$500K$900K
5-Year Survival Rate42.0%40.0%
YoY Growth10.0%8.0%
Avg Employee Wage$23K$30K