The report, based on responses from more than 20,000 adults surveyed in 2025, shows that just 25% of Americans believe the public’s role in the democratic process is working well, while 37% say it is working poorly.

The division of Thompson Hospitality reported a 12% year-over-year revenue increase in 2025, fueled by expansion across multiple brands, new concept development, and a strategy that leans into both opportunity and discipline. The company opened or converted 11 locations last year and is pushing toward a goal of 100 locations by the end of 2027.