<![CDATA[The micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector, particularly in the culinary subsector, has become a vital pillar of the Indonesian economy in creating jobs and improving people's welfare. This article aims to analyze the contribution of the restaurant business to improving the local economy, focusing on its social, economic, and civic impacts, especially in the context of community empowerment and local economic independence. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method through literature review and case studies from various regions in Indonesia. The findings indicate that restaurant businesses significantly contribute to job creation, increasing local income, and creating a multiplier effect on the regional economy. The restaurant sector is proven to absorb a large workforce and provide opportunities for local suppliers, from raw materials to supporting services. The business also plays a role in strengthening kinship and mutual cooperation systems and building community economic independence. The implications of this research suggest the need for policy support in the form of entrepreneurship training, financial literacy, business management, and access to capital to strengthen the role of restaurants as the backbone of the inclusive local economy and support national economic resilience.]]>
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