Popular Cuisines
American themed restaurants, followed by Mexican restaurants, rang in the most sales in Texas in 2005.
| Type of Cuisine | Sales 2005 | Percent Change from 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| American | $3.8 billion | 6.5% |
| Mexican | $3.56 billion | 8.0% |
| Pizza | $1.8 billion | 7.6% |
| Chicken | $1.5 billion | 10.7% |
| Seafood | $1.17 billion | 2.5% |
| Steakhouse | $1.16 billion | 5.9% |
| Deli | $1.12 billion | 10.1% |
| Asian | $908 million | 12.8% |
| Italian | $780 million | 9.4% |
| Barbecue | $667 million | 6.5% |
Source: 2005 Texas Market Segmentation Report produced by the Texas Restaurant Association and The Virtue Group
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