Independent Restaurant Operators Face Mounting Pressure Amid Market Consolidation
The Challenges of Scaling in a Competitive Market The U.S. restaurant industry is currently navigating a period of significant structural adjustment, characterized by a dichotomy of high consumer demand and escalating operational headwinds. While the fried chicken segment continues to show robust growth—with consumption at U.S. restaurants rising 19% between 2019 and 2024 according to […]











