Houston restaurants struggle to stay afloat

Food and labor prices continue to rise, forcing people with less disposable income to dine out. As a result, Houston has become a revolving door for restaurants.

Jonathan Horowitz of the Houston Hospitality Alliance told KTRH, “We’ve seen a lot of turnover, a lot of closures. The industry as a whole is still trying to dig itself out of the COVID years. » However, the effects of COVID-19 closures are only part of the problem.

Horowitz says inflation and financial pressures on consumers have created an extremely difficult business climate for restaurants.

Despite these challenges, there is good news. Houston continues to grow and the demand for restaurants still exists. Owners and operators can take advantage of social media and happy hours to boost their business.