The number of companies in the restaurant and related sectors showed an average annual negative growth rate of -6.7% between 2019 and 2023. In 2020, it reached 101,870 firms, a 47.5% decrease compared to 2019 due to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2023, the number of restaurants increased to 147,301 companies, representing a 3.7% growth compared to 2022.