Sales Tax Revenue report
Jobs, Revenue, and Growth:
The Sales Tax Impact by Retail and Restaurants
Discover the impact on local economies
This annual report provides an in-depth analysis of 150 national retail and restaurant companies, offering valuable insights for economic development professionals and city leaders.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Total number of units across all companies
- Average unit volumes, revealing economic performance trends
- Estimated jobs per location, highlighting employment impact
- Sales tax revenue projections based on a 2% sales tax rate
This data-laden report highlights the significant contributions these businesses make to local economies, from job creation to tax revenue generation.
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How do I use this report?
- Pair with your Retail Leakage Analysis to find what retail categories show the biggest opportunities
- Recruit retail or restaurants to add jobs and city sales tax revenue
- Consider your Peer Communities to identify which companies you could attract
Do you need a peer community report or retail leakage analysis?
We can help your city understand what retail to focus on!
Our resources are National Retail Federation and Restaurant Business.
Note: The Sales Tax 150 report is based on sales figures from 2023.
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