Prepshift, which provides restaurant management consulting and financial coaching for independent food businesses, recently conducted a comprehensive analysis of 100+ independent food businesses and have summarized their findings in a 2025 Diagnostic Results Report!
The results provide valuable insights into the challenges facing restaurants —particularly independent, single-location restaurants that are often lost in the big survey data.
Key findings include:
- 46% of independent restaurants are currently stuck in survival mode despite revenue recovery post-COVID
- 100% of thriving restaurants have financially literate owners vs. only 64% of struggling ones
- Advanced-stage restaurants generate $27,794 per seat vs. $17,368 for struggling ones
This report delivers specific, measurable factors that predict restaurant growth and success, along with clear resource gaps where community and government support can make the biggest impact.
This isn't just data for data's sake. It's a roadmap. This report is a data-driven love letter to every owner trying to build something meaningful in their community.
Access the full report for free!
If you're an independent restaurant interested in participating in the next version of the diagnostic, sign up here.