As minimum wages have risen, the restaurant industry continues to thrive in one-fair-wage areas: Full-service restaurant growth, by county tipped minimum wage policy, 2013—2016
| Low ($2.13) | Mid ($2.13 < tip m.w. < full min. wage) | One-fair-wage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 4.7% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| F.S. restaurant employment | 11.3% | 7.9% | 19.9% |
| F.S. restaurants with fewer than 50 employees | 3.6% | 1.4% | 8.9% |
| F.S. restaurants with fewer than 20 employees | 0.1% | -1.1% | 6.2% |
Source: EPI analysis of County Business Patterns data, 2010—2016
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