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7,198 full-service restaurants operated in Michigan in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 7,198CBP 2023
- Employees
- 146,525mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 71.0U.S. 76.0
- State rank
- 11th of 51by count
Full-service restaurants in Michigan by the numbers
County Business Patterns counts 7,198 establishments in Michigan classified as Full-Service Restaurants (NAICS 722511) for 2023. They employed 146,525 people in mid-March and reported $3.6 billion in annual payroll. That is the 11th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Full-service restaurants make up 3.1% of the 229,564 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Michigan has 71.0 full-service restaurants, 6.7% below the national rate of 76.0. The average establishment has 20.4 employees against 20.8 nationally. Payroll per employee is $24,254, 13.4% below the U.S. figure of $28,018.
| Measure | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 7,198 | 258,626 |
| Mid-March employees | 146,525 | 5,387,020 |
| Annual payroll | $3,553,870,000 | $150,931,656,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 20.4 | 20.8 |
| Payroll per employee | $24,254 | $28,018 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 71.0 | 76.0 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Where full-service restaurants in Michigan are concentrated
Census published full-service restaurant counts for 35 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Michigan. The largest is Detroit, MI, with 3,191 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 90% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 3,191 | 65,669 | 72.5 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 720 | 18,406 | 61.1 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 293 | 6,853 | 78.4 |
| Lansing, MI | 286 | 6,914 | 59.6 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | 228 | 5,029 | 70.1 |
| Flint, MI | 225 | 5,231 | 55.9 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 198 | 4,572 | 74.8 |
| Traverse City, MI | 164 | 3,341 | 104.7 |
| Niles, MI | 135 | 2,389 | 88.4 |
| Saginaw, MI | 123 | 3,389 | 65.5 |
| Muskegon, MI | 104 | 2,287 | 58.6 |
| Monroe, MI | 87 | 1,792 | 55.8 |
| Jackson, MI | 86 | 1,970 | 53.7 |
| Holland, MI | 76 | 1,351 | 62.1 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 72 | 1,448 | 53.8 |
| Bay City, MI | 71 | 1,458 | 69.2 |
| Adrian, MI | 71 | 972 | 72.6 |
| Marinette, WI-MI | 71 | 799 | 108.6 |
| Marquette, MI | 57 | 1,091 | 83.8 |
| Mount Pleasant, MI | 53 | 1,319 | 81.4 |
| Petoskey, MI | 50 | 905 | 147.3 |
| Sturgis, MI | 45 | 592 | 73.6 |
| Houghton, MI | 45 | 729 | 111.9 |
| Midland, MI | 43 | 1,027 | 51.2 |
| Cadillac, MI | 36 | 567 | 72.4 |
Top 25 of 35 areas by establishments. Source: Census CBP 2023.
Team sizes at full-service restaurants in Michigan
25.2% of Michigan's full-service restaurants with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 26.3% nationally. 42.3% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 1,815 | 25.2% | 26.3% |
| 5–9 employees | 1,229 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| 10–19 employees | 1,545 | 21.5% | 21.1% |
| 20–49 employees | 1,845 | 25.6% | 24.7% |
| 50 or more employees | 764 | 10.6% | 10.8% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What full-service restaurants in Michigan use the phone for
Restaurants take reservations, takeout orders and catering inquiries by phone during the same rush when staff are busiest. Unanswered calls during service often mean lost covers.
Calls a full-service restaurant in Michigan might handle in a typical week include:
- A supplier calls about a delivery.
- An event planner calls about a private room.
- A guest calls to book a table for six on Saturday.
What full-service restaurants text about
Restaurants text reservation confirmations and table-ready alerts.
Texting from a local number in Michigan requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for full-service restaurants in Michigan
Full-service restaurants in Michigan average 20.4 employees, so the comparison uses a 20-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 20 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $600.00 a month and 20 on Ooma Office Pro cost $499.00. Callata comes to $399.00 a month for 20 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $2,412 less than RingCentral for a full-service restaurant in Michigan of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $399.00 | $4,788.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $380.00 | $4,560.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $460.00 | $5,520.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $499.00 | $5,988.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $540.00 | $6,480.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $600.00 | $7,200.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Michigan
Michigan has 13 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a full-service restaurant can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | 784 | Eastern | 1997 | 947 |
| 313 | 769 | Eastern | 1947 | 679 |
| 989 | 724 | Eastern | 2001 | none |
| 734 | 701 | Eastern | 1997 | 679 |
| 517 | 616 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
| 231 | 572 | Eastern | 1999 | none |
| 586 | 546 | Eastern | 2001 | none |
| 269 | 545 | Eastern | 2002 | none |
| 616 | 545 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
| 810 | 509 | Eastern | 1993 | none |
| 906 | 360 | Eastern and Central | 1961 | none |
| 947 | 211 | Eastern | 2002 | 248 |
| 679 | 0 | Eastern | 2025 | 313 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for full-service restaurants in Michigan
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Michigan is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many full-service restaurants are in Michigan?
7,198 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 146,525 people in mid-March.
Which Michigan metro area has the most full-service restaurants?
Detroit, MI, with 3,191 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 20-person full-service restaurant?
$600.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $499.00 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $399.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Michigan number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.