Female Perspective on Restaurant Industry and Smashing Stigma

9 Min Read By MRM Staff

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The Female PerspectiveWomen are changing the face of the restaurant industry, according to a survey of 251 general managers, owners and franchisees released today by TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®. The survey found that women are newer to the industry, with 73 percent having opened a restaurant in the last 10 years, compared with only 59 percent of men. While the women surveyed were more likely to have established their business since the recession, they also are more confident in the performance of their business.   

As women make their mark in the industry, they also bring high expectations.  A majority of women owner/operators (72 percent) believe the current value of their business is rising and are confident in…