Refrigeration and A/C contractors seeking a growth sector in which to offer services may want to look at the wide range of restaurants they pass by most every day.
The restaurant industry remains strong despite the soft economy, and is projected to reach a record $426.1 billion in sales in 2003, according to a statement released in mid-December by the National Restaurant Association. This is a 4.5 percent increase over 2002 (1.8 percent when adjusted for inflation).