When asked what their company’s growth outlook is for 2026, 49% of restaurant development + design readers predict “moderate growth,” per a survey fielded in October.
Another 21% of readers expect no growth in their businesses in 2026.
Just 17% of readers surveyed expect significant growth in their businesses next year. And, 13% of readers surveyed said they expected a decline in business in 2026.
rd+d regularly surveys subscribers on the state of restaurant development and design. This survey was fielded in October 2025. Subscribe to The Pulse to get rd+d’s surveys and results delivered to your inbox six times a year.
