We have more than enough restaurants right now, and more are opening right now. We sure could use more customers. Abilene has too many small businesses and not enough big manufacturers. Andress said most local restaurateurs are saying that their sales have increased this year over last. The economy is fantastic.
Families have two or three jobs.
We have low unemployment. That means that people have more money with less time. That is what is driving the restaurant industry here. He said social mores are changing. With the wife and husband both working, sometimes two jobs each, along with soccer and baseball practice for the kids, restaurants serve a vital purpose within the family.