Restaurants offering cuisines from around the world will account for a significant portion of the more than $1 trillion in U.S. dining industry revenues predicted for 2024.

That includes the modest portion from the 400 Peruvian restaurants currently in operation around the country.

But that market share is poised for growth, especially with world renowned chef Gastón Acurio eyeing up to 12 new eateries from Acurio Restaurantes in the coming years.

As the lead investment partner on the AR Expansion Fund, which is financing the U.S. growth of Gastón’s already impressive global footprint, we know that some investors are wary of restaurant investments.

To address those concerns, we recently developed a white paper, Well-Plated Financials for Restaurants, to explain how industry experts analyze the numbers behind the operations, with a special focus on imported cuisines that have grown into multi-billion dollar industry segments.

• The key financial metrics that help define a restaurant company’s success
• How Brazilian and Japanese eateries have grown in popularity in the U.S. while maintaining solid financial returns
• How the pandemic failed to upend the financial performance of two U.S.-based Acurio Restaurantes sites