Number of Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
35,517
drinking places (alcoholic beverages) businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The drinking places (alcoholic beverages) industry has declined 20.6% since 2000 (from 44,742 to 35,517 firms).
- •The peak year was 2000 with 44,742 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is shrinking (-0.6%).
- •Employment: 412,269 workers in 2023 (26.0% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 60%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35,517 | 36,662 | 412,269 | 10.2% | 9.7% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 35,565 | 36,694 | 400,530 | 19.4% | 7.4% | +33.4% |
| 2021 | 31,163 | 32,134 | 283,571 | 9.3% | 21.7% | -28.6% |
| 2020 | 35,380 | 36,311 | 375,825 | 9.7% | 11.5% | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 35,724 | 36,569 | 381,612 | 9.9% | 10.0% | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 35,406 | 36,210 | 367,076 | 9.7% | 10.2% | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 35,710 | 36,478 | 363,416 | 9.9% | 10.9% | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 36,536 | 37,477 | 372,874 | 10.4% | 10.5% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 36,404 | 37,359 | 362,812 | 9.6% | 11.2% | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 36,836 | 37,733 | 358,750 | 9.4% | 11.1% | +1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.