State of the restaurant business during different seasons and locations

According to John Fraser, a restaurateur and founder of JF Restaurants, the state of the restaurant business varies depending on the city and season. In New York City, their restaurants have seen an increase in business compared to last summer. However, there is often a bit of a lull in the second and third quarters before ramping up in the fourth quarter. In Florida, there are seasonal dips in the summertime. Meanwhile, in Long Island, the business is thriving during the summer months but settles into slower winter months. Overall, the restaurant industry faces challenges in terms of employee recruitment and food costs, although food costs have seen a decrease recently.