Figure 4. Employment in food services and drinking places, over-the-year change, 2006–15, seasonally adjusted, in thousands
Year Change in employment

2006

295.5

2007

194.9

2008

-188.8

2009

-179.7

2010

174.8

2011

311.9

2012

353.7

2013

366.6

2014

349.1

2015

359.4

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics survey.