When asked what their outlook was like for the remainder of 2025, 51% of restaurant development + design readers said they were optimistic and felt indicators were trending in the right direction.
Just 19% were outright pessimistic and felt economic indicators were headed in the wrong direction.
Finally, a refreshingly honest 30% said they simply had no idea which way things were trending.
rd+d regularly surveys subscribers on the state of restaurant development and design. This survey was fielded in June 2025. Subscribe to The Pulse to get rd+d’s surveys and results delivered to your inbox six times a year.
