Consumer spending on restaurant dining: BRAC adds to consumer buying power

As Fort Knox expands, it will add to the buying power of regional consumers. BRAC anticipates a net permanent regional population gain of 11,499 people (including families), or approximately 4,637 households. This addition raises the county’s estimated buying power by about $13 million. Assuming restaurant sales in the county remain about the same, the new buying power will turn the small current sales surplus into a sales void. The $1 million sales surplus is expected to become a $12 million sales void, creating a stronger market for additional restaurants.