While the foodservice industry is only expected to grow by a mere 1.4 percent in 2015, four non-commercial segments—senior living (6 percent); hospitals (3.5 percent) business and industry (2.7 percent), and colleges (2.5 percent)—are expected to outpace that growth rate.
What each segment generates in equivalent retail sales:
| Segment | Retail Sales |
|---|---|
| K-12 Schools | $18.6 billion |
| College & Universities | $15.9 billion |
| Business & Industry | $14.5 billion |
| Hospitals | $11.9 billion |
| Nursing Homes/Long-Term Care | $6.8 billion |
| Senior Living | $6.2 billion |
| Corrections | $4.2 billion |
| Military | $3.9 billion |