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Percentage of immigrant-owned businesses in the hospitality industry, compared to just 14 percent of U.S. businesses overall. The restaurant/foodservice industry is one of the most diverse in America, employing men and women of all ethnicities and backgrounds. The industry boasts more minority managers than any other industry. In addition, the number of restaurants owned by African Americans and Hispanics has grown 59% and 51% respectively over the past five years.