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Read the facts about restaurant opportunities

A majority of all restaurants are owned or co-owned by women

The restaurant industry has more women managers and owners than virtually any other industry

37% of women got their first job in a restaurant

Two in five restaurant employees are under age 25

1/3 of all Americans got their start in the restaurant industry

97% of restaurant managers are promoted from within

80% of owners started as employees

1 in 4 restaurant employees are students

One in three restaurant owners are minorities

One in three restaurant managers are minorities

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