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Business Revenue Benchmarks

How much annual revenue does a business generate? Compare gross revenue, continuation and survival benchmarks, and operating data across U.S. business types. Every figure shows its source, population and reference period.

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United StatesLaundromat≈$170,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per laundromat locationCoin Laundry Association inputsBusinessNES calculation; reference year not statedSelf-service laundry where customers pay per load, often with optional wash-and-fold services.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesFull-Service Restaurant≈$1,470,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationSit-down dining with table service, where meals are ordered from a menu and paid after eating.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesFast Food Restaurant≈$1,320,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationCounter or drive-through service where customers pay before eating, built on speed and volume.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesCoffee Shop≈$800,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationEspresso drinks, brewed coffee and light food served over the counter, from kiosks to full cafes.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesFood Truck≈$300,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationMeals cooked and sold from trucks, trailers and carts, moving between locations and events.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesCatering Business≈$1,030,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationFood prepared and served for events, from office lunches to weddings, off site or on location.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesBar≈$820,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationDrinking places serving alcoholic beverages, from neighborhood taverns to cocktail lounges and clubs.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesHair Salon≈$310,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationCutting, coloring and styling hair, often alongside broader beauty services, in chair-based studios.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesBarber Shop≈$240,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationChair-based haircuts, shaves and grooming for a mostly walk-in clientele.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesNail Salon≈$340,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationManicures, pedicures and nail enhancements delivered at stations, often with walk-in service.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesAuto Repair Shop≈$840,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationGeneral mechanical repair for cars and light trucks, from engine work to brakes and diagnostics.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesCar Wash≈$760,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationWashing, cleaning and detailing vehicles, from self-service bays to full-service tunnels.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesOil Change Shop≈$980,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationFast service outlets that change oil and perform routine lubrication and fluid work.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesBed and Breakfast≈$490,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationSmall lodging properties with a handful of rooms and breakfast included in the nightly rate.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesAppliance Repair≈$530,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationRepair and maintenance of household appliances, usually in the customer's home.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesFood Service Contractor≈$1,690,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationContracted food service run inside schools, hospitals, offices, stadiums and other client sites.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesAuto Glass Shop≈$1,080,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationReplacing and repairing vehicle glass, most often windshields, at a shop or on a mobile call.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesRV Park and Campground≈$870,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationSites rented to campers for tents, trailers and recreational vehicles, usually with shared facilities.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesParking Lot and Garage≈$880,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationOperating parking lots and garages, including valet services, for hourly, daily or contract customers.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesHotel and Motel≈$3,670,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationShort-term lodging in hotels and motels, excluding casino hotels, which the Census counts separately.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesFuneral Home≈$1,150,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationFuneral homes and funeral services, covering arrangements, preparation and ceremonies.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesAuto Body Shop≈$1,330,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationCollision, paint and interior repair work on vehicles, usually billed through insurance.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesPet Care Services≈$410,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationPet care other than veterinary work, covering grooming, boarding, sitting and training.Explore the full benchmark→United StatesDry Cleaning and Laundry≈$440,000 /yearAverage annual gross revenue per employer establishment2022 Economic CensusBusinessNES calculationDrycleaning and laundry services handled by staff, excluding self-service coin-operated laundromats.Explore the full benchmark→

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