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Gallup: Americans love restaurants

The restaurant industry is regarded as the top business sector in America according to results of the annual Gallup Work and Education poll.

September 11, 2014

The restaurant industry is regarded as the top business sector in America according to the results of the annual Gallup Work and Education poll released last week. Restaurants have remained one of the most highly viewed industries since Gallup started its annual poll of consumer perception of industries in 2001, re-claiming the top spot last held in 2007.

In addition, this year's poll recorded the most positive rating on record for the industry.

"Restaurants are the beloved cornerstones of communities across the country," said Dawn Sweeney, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association, in a press release. "From the local sandwich shop to the city steakhouse, the restaurant industry provides job opportunity to 13.5 million Americans and has become an essential part of our everyday lives."

The Gallup poll asks Americans to rate industries on a scale from "very positive" to "very negative." The computer industry is second to restaurants.