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Accommodation and Food Services in Georgia: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 43.6 (Elevated), ranked #35 of 51 states. 26,556 establishments, 449,486 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 43.6
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national accommodation and food services average.

📈Growth Opportunity

The accommodation and food services sector in Georgia is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
19.6%
Percentile within industry
Rank #42 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 69.7
Scale of 0-100
Rank #7 of 51 states
Establishment Density
23.4
vs. national average
Rank #29 of 51 states
Market Volatility
9.5
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
32.0
Labor cost pressure

26,556 Establishments in Georgia

26,556
Establishments
+3.8% YoY
449,486
Total Employment
+1.1% YoY
$26,687
Average Annual Wage
+3.6% YoY

Georgia vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

How Georgia's accommodation and food services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric GA National Difference
Entry Risk Score 43.6 40.0 +3.6
5-Year Retention 19.6% 51.0% -31.4
Growth Momentum 69.7 41.1 +28.6
Market Volatility 9.5 23.9 -14.4
Establishment Density 23.4 27.0 -3.6
Wage Pressure 32.0 33.4 -1.4

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within accommodation and food services only.

Georgia Ranks #35 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Georgia ranks #35 out of 51 states for accommodation and food services market entry conditions.

Accommodation and Food Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Delaware 19.8 low
#2 North Carolina 23.4 low
#3 New Mexico 24.5 low
#4 Idaho 26.2 low
#5 Wisconsin 28.2 low
#35 Georgia You 43.6 elevated
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 31.6 · #14 Alabama — 44.1 · #37 Arkansas — 36.9 · #26 Arizona — 46.9 · #40 California — 57.2 · #47 Colorado — 46.9 · #41 Connecticut — 37.3 · #27 District of Columbia — 81.4 · #51 Delaware — 19.8 · #1 Florida — 53.6 · #44 Georgia — 43.6 · #35 Hawaii — 66.1 · #50 Iowa — 39.0 · #29 Idaho — 26.2 · #4 Illinois — 39.5 · #30 Indiana — 37.9 · #28 Kansas — 34.2 · #18 Kentucky — 36.9 · #25 Louisiana — 43.8 · #36 Massachusetts — 28.4 · #7 Maryland — 31.7 · #15 Maine — 55.0 · #46 Michigan — 29.2 · #10 Minnesota — 34.9 · #19 Missouri — 47.2 · #42 Mississippi — 35.6 · #21 Montana — 46.1 · #39 North Carolina — 23.4 · #2 North Dakota — 29.5 · #12 Nebraska — 41.5 · #31 New Hampshire — 28.8 · #8 New Jersey — 43.3 · #34 New Mexico — 24.5 · #3 Nevada — 64.0 · #49 New York — 58.6 · #48 Ohio — 29.3 · #11 Oklahoma — 35.0 · #20 Oregon — 42.8 · #32 Pennsylvania — 36.8 · #24 Rhode Island — 28.3 · #6 South Carolina — 29.2 · #9 South Dakota — 36.7 · #23 Tennessee — 29.5 · #13 Texas — 46.0 · #38 Utah — 36.5 · #22 Virginia — 33.6 · #16 Vermont — 51.0 · #43 Washington — 42.9 · #33 Wisconsin — 28.2 · #5 West Virginia — 33.7 · #17 Wyoming — 55.0 · #45
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About Entry Risk Score: A weighted composite of firm retention, growth momentum, market volatility, establishment density, and wage pressure. Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).

Compare to Another State

How does Georgia stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

How Georgia's accommodation and food services market compares to bordering states.

North Carolina 23.4 #2/51 South Carolina 29.2 #9/51 Tennessee 29.5 #13/51 Alabama 44.1 #37/51 Florida 53.6 #44/51

Other Industries in Georgia

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Information → Other Services →