NH restaurants need our help. Let's unite to support them.
Taps are running dry. Restaurants are closing. And thousands of staff are being let go. This winter, let's rally for NH restaurants as they face continued devastation and significant job losses. By being there for them now, they'll be there for us to gather when the pandemic is over. Explore our site to learn more about how you can help, what restaurants are doing to keep their customers and staff safe, and get creative ideas on how to experience and enjoy in-person dining or takeout. Together, we can give restaurants a fighting chance to make it through this winter.
Facts and Figures on NH's Restaurant Industry
The industry at a glance.
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Prior to the pandemic, more than 69,500 individuals worked in restaurant and foodservice jobs in NH. They represent 10% of the state’s total employment.
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NH was home to 3,178 eating and drinking places in 2018 and was projected to grow 11.5% by 2028 before the COVID-19 crisis.
- per the National Restaurant Association -
More than 200 restaurants in NH have permanently closed since the start of the pandemic, with dozens more temporarily closing for the winter and facing an uncertain future.
- per the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association
