BMIE Market 28054
Gaston County, North Carolina · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 41,707 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,680 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 17,379 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±682 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 36,270 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 16,398 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $61,035 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,219 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 36.2 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,215 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±42 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $245,100 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±11,716 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 19.3 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 86 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 28054 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 18.5 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -1.2% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +1.2% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +36.5% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +145.7% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 89 (range 83–95) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.3 per year, r² 0.09) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 55 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 70 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 51 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 38 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 28054. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.3 restaurants per year, r² 0.09, confidence Low.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 688, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 55 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 69.6 | 70 | 40% | +27.8 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 50.7 | 51 | 35% | +17.8 |
| Market Momentum Score | 38.4 | 38 | 25% | +9.6 |
Consumer Market Score: 70 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 41,707 | 95 | 40% | +37.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 61,035 | 31 | 40% | +12.6 |
| Households (ACS) | 17,379 | 96 | 20% | +19.2 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 51 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 1.2 | 47 | 35% | +16.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 20.6 | 36 | 25% | +8.9 |
| Population (ACS) | 41,707 | 95 | 20% | +18.9 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 61,035 | 31 | 20% | +6.3 |
Market Momentum Score: 38 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -1.2 | 26 | 50% | +12.9 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 1.2 | 47 | 30% | +14.2 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 36.5 | 57 | 20% | +11.3 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (172)
By cuisine
American 36 · Pizza 17 · Mexican 16 · Coffee 14 · Sandwiches 13 · Asian 11 · Latin American (other) 11 · Burgers 9 · Japanese 9 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 8 · Dessert 8 · Bakery 7 · Chicken / wings 7 · Juice / smoothies 7 · Sushi 7 · Breakfast 6 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 6 · Italian 6 · Chinese 5 · Seafood 5 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 5 · BBQ 4 · Steakhouse 4 · Caribbean 3 · Tea / bubble tea 3 · Vegetarian 3 · Greek 2 · Healthy / salads / bowls 2 · Middle Eastern 2 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Mediterranean 1 · Peruvian 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 111 · Quick service 35 · Bar 15 · Casual dining 14 · Dessert 12 · Café 11 · Bakery 10 · Juice, smoothie, tea 10 · Coffee shop 7 · Specialty food shop 4 · Other 3 · Buffet 2 · Food truck 2 · Brewery / taproom 1 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2431 Oyster Lounge | Bar | 2431 E Ozark Ave | open | |
| Agave Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1414 E Franklin Blvd | open | |
| Aka Lounge | Bar | 316 E Franklin Blvd | open | |
| Alfred & Charlies | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 815 S New Hope Rd | open |
| Aloha Kitchen and Parking | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2425 E Ozark Ave | open |
| American Deli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1427 E Franklin Blvd | open | |
| Americas lll | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 802 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Antojitos Catracho | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 1024 E Long Ave | open |
| Arby's Arby's | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 524 Cox Rd Cox Rd & Pembroke Rd | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 345 E Garrison Blvd | open |
| Ba-Ba’s Chicken&More Food trailer | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 210 Bryson St | open |
| Bad Daddys Burger Bar Bad Daddy's Burger Bar | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers · American | 2211 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Bambu-Gastonia | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 1941 Hoffman Rd | open |
| Baskin-Robbins Baskin-Robbins | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee · Dessert | 2302 S New Hope Rd | open |
| Berry's Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 2101 S New Hope Rd | open |
| Big Easy Cajun | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 246 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Billie Jean's Grasshopper Farm American Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 911 Union Rd | open | |
| Bimbo Bakeries USA Bimbo Bakeries USA | Bakery | Bakery | 1029 Cox Rd | open |
| Blaze Pizza Blaze Pizza | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 401 Cox Rd #178 | open |
| Bojangles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 551 N New Hope Rd | open | |
| Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits | Quick service | 507 N New Hope Rd | open | |
| Brixx Wood Fired Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 501 Cox Rd | open |
| BTJ Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1328 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2110 Union Rd | open |
| Captain D's Captain D's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 360 N New Hope Rd | open |
| CASA MAYA Café & Restaurant | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Coffee | 1003 Union Rd | open |
| Chantilly's Tea Room & Restaurant | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Vegetarian · Coffee | 1003 Union Rd | open |
| Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2051 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 424 Cox Rd | open |
| China Cafe | Café | Chinese · Coffee · Asian | 2212 Union Rd | open |
| China Gourmet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2211 N New Hope Rd | open |
| China King's Super Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 902 Union Rd # 5415 | open | |
| China Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1933 Hoffman Rd #2 | open |
| Chuck E. Cheese Chuck E. Cheese | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 416 Cox Rd | open |
| Classic Pizza and Subs | Quick service | Pizza · Sandwiches | 703 Union Rd | open |
| Cocina Hidlago | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 516 E Garrison Blvd | open |
| Constantine’s Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 1825 S New Hope Rd | open |
| Cook Out Cook Out | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2113 Union Rd | open |
| Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 1821 Remount Rd. I-85 & New Hope Rd. | open |
| Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Coffee | 1821 Remount Rd., I-85 & New Hope Rd | open |
| Cupz and Beanz | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | Store #101, 246 N New Hope Rd #132 | open |
| Dave's Hot Chicken Dave's Hot Chicken | Quick service | 2230 E. Franklin Blvd., Suite 140 | open | |
| Dominga’s Lonchera | Food truck · Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies · Hot dogs | 711 Union Rd | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 1802 S. New Hope Rd | open |
| Dr. Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 1440 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 350 N New Hope Rd | open |
| EJ's Soul Food & Vegan Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Vegetarian | 501 Cox Rd | open |
| El Fogon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 209 S Chestnut St | open |
| El Fogon Del Paisa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 703 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| El Gordo Food Truck NC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 1003 Union Rd | open |
| El Señor de los Raspados LLC El Señor de los Raspados LLC | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Juice / smoothies · Ice cream / frozen desserts · Hawaiian / Pacific | 1402 E Ozark Ave | open |
| Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs | Quick service · Other | Sandwiches · American | 1425 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| First Watch First Watch | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 2409 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Gastonia, NC American Deli | Quick service | 1427 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, United States | open | |
| Gastonia, NC - Gaston Mall Drive Blaze Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 401 Cox Road, Unit 178 | open |
| Ginza Buffet of Gastonia | Buffet | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 212 S New Hope Rd | open |
| Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Golden Corral Buffet & Grill | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2300 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Great American Cookies | Bakery | Bakery | 246 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Groovy Beast | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Burgers | 109 E Hudson Blvd | open |
| Guacamaya's Restaurant Bar & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Latin American (other) | 516 E Garrison Blvd | open |
| Guacamole's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1101 Union Rd | open |
| Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Handel's Homemade Ice Cream | Dessert · Bar | Dessert | 2272 East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 | open |
| Hickory Tavern | Bar · Casual dining | 1925 Hoffman Rd | open | |
| Hooters | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Chicken / wings · Sandwiches | 3725 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Hungry Howie's Hungry Howie's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 2950 Union Rd | open |
| IHOP IHOP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 504 Cox Rd | open |
| Jade Express Jade Express in New Bern | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 246 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 2080 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| JP's House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 3320 Robinwood Rd | open |
| Keepsake Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 211 Columbia St | open | |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 503 N New Hope Road | open |
| Kooligan's Bar & Grill | Bar | 2813 Lowell Rd Ste D | open | |
| Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Doughnuts | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert | 2290 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| La Casa De Juli | Coffee shop | Caribbean · Coffee | 1003 Union Rd | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 1811 S New Hope Rd | open |
| Logan's Roadhouse Logan's Roadhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 2840 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Longhorn Steakhouse LongHorn Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Steakhouse · American | 405 Cox Rd | open |
| Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant LOS ARCOS | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1403 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Lotus Chophouse & Sushi Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1941 Hoffman Rd | open |
| Lucita's Authentic Latin Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 302 E Franklin Blvd | open | |
| Lucky Samurai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 116 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Lucky Samurai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 116 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Marco's Pizza Marco's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1933 Hoffman Rd | open |
| Marion H. Davis Jr. & Assoc. Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1867 Remount Rd Ste A | open | |
| Mariscos Sayulita Nayarit Gastonia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Mexican | 1601 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 411 Cox Rd. Suite 110 | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1500 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Meka’s Sip & Shop /Meka’s Custom Desigs | Bar | 207 S Chestnut St | open | |
| Milano Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 904 S New Hope Rd | open |
| Mr. Penguins Ice Shack | Dessert | 3288 Denali Ct | open | |
| MrBeast Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Sandwiches | 2409 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Ms Skinny's Tea Stop | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 305 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Noodles And Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2230 E Franklin Blvd | open | |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 3125 E Franklin Blvd Ste 115 | open |
| O'charley's Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1601 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Ole Carolina Barbeque | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1011 Union Rd | open |
| Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Olive Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 432 Cox Rd | open |
| On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2409 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Orange Julius | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 246 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 501 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2212 union rd 50c | open |
| Pardon My Cheesesteak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 504 Cox Rd | open | |
| Pasqually's Pizza & Wings P635 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 416 Cox Rd | open |
| Penn Station East Coast Subs Penn Station East Coast Subs | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 2950 Union Rd Ste a | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2521 E Ozark Ave Gaston | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 199 S New Hope Rd | open |
| Pizza Hut Express Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Pizza · Coffee | 425 Cox Rd | open |
| Pretzel Star | Other · Dessert · Quick service | Dessert | 246 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Qdoba Mexican Grill Qdoba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 401 Cox Rd Gastonia | open |
| Red Lobster | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 200 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Rockhouse Grill and Billiards | Bar | 2699 Aberdeen Blvd | open | |
| Rose's Jamaican Hub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 246 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Ruby Tuesday | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 424 Cox Rd | open |
| Ruby's Soulfood & BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2431 E Ozark Ave | open |
| Sake Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Chinese · Asian | 116 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Sal's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 2211 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Shogun Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 306 E Garrison Blvd | open |
| Showmars | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 1451-B E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Shrimp Boat | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 120 S Broad St | open |
| Smith's Soul Food Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 209 S Chestnut St | open |
| Smokin Joe's Mobile Diner | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 1300 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Smoothie King Smoothie King | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 2230 E. Franklin Blvd. Ste 130 | open |
| Son of berry | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2101 S New Hope Rd | open | |
| Soul on Lowell | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2813 Lowell Rd | open |
| Southern Comfort of Charlotte | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 2232 Plastics Dr | open |
| Sprouts Cafe | Café | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 1012 S New Hope Rd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 3350 Robinwood Rd | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 420 Cox Rd | open |
| Steak Escape | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 246 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Sub Station II Sub Station II | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 802 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 916 Cox Rd Ste 212 | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 250 E Garrison Blvd | open |
| Sweet Scoops DBA Sook's Cakes & Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 2101 S New Hope Rd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 1329 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 1110 E. Hudson Blvd. | open |
| Tacos Lalo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1402 E Ozark Ave | open |
| Tacos Perrones Doña Mary | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 105 E Hudson Blvd | open |
| Taqueria El Pirul | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 316 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Tavern 24 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 421 Cox Rd | open |
| Taxco Mexican Grill Taxco Mexican Grill - Belmont | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 930 E Garrison Blvd | open |
| Tenderfix By Noah Schnapp | Quick service | 504 Cox Rd | open | |
| Tequilas Gastonia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 2212 Union Rd | open |
| Texas Roadhouse Texas Roadhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 1863 Remount Rd | open |
| The Blue Moon Pub & Bistro | Casual dining · Bar | 2699 Aberdeen Blvd | open | |
| The Brickhouse Management Group, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1867 Remount Rd | open | |
| The Davis Restaurant Group, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1867 Remount Rd Ste A | open | |
| The Miracle Juciery | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 246 N New Hope Rd | open |
| The Pavilion - Main Street, Downtown Gastonia | Bar | 608 E 2nd Ave | open | |
| The Smoke Pit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 421 Cox Rd | open |
| Tienda Y Restaurante El Tamarindo Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 1650 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Tijuana Flats | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 2272 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Tony's Ice Cream | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 604 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Tres Pesos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1414 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 401 Cox Road | open |
| Unique Air Heating & Cooling | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 608 E 2nd Ave | open | |
| Venecia Italian & Greek New York Style Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian · Greek | 306 E Garrison Blvd | open |
| Villa Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 246 N New Hope Rd | open |
| Viva Chicken Viva Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Peruvian | 2205 E Franklin Blvd #100 | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 1845 Remount Rd | open |
| Waffle House Waffle House | Casual dining | Breakfast · American | 2223 Union Rd | open |
| Walmart Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 2324 S New Hope Rd | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1510 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 2216 Union Road | open |
| Whiskey Mill Gastonia | Casual dining · Bar | American | 199 S New Hope Rd | open |
| Will's Doggn' It | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 1301 Spencer Mountain Rd | open |
| Wingstop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 3320 Robinwood Rd Ste 170 | open |
| Wingstop Wingstop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 2211 E. Franklin Blvd | open |
| Yah’Cheved | Café | Coffee | 322 E 2nd Ave | open |
| Yummy Crab | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 1451 E Franklin Blvd | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 3350 Robinwood Rd | open |
| ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi Zenshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1949 Hoffman Rd | open |
| Munchies Sandwich Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 209 S Chestnut St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 37 | 35 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 36 | 34 | — | — | — | 2 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 46 | 42 | — | — | — | 4 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 66 | 63 | — | — | — | 3 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 64 | 59 | 29 | 28 | 1 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 63 | 57 | 31 | 24 | 1 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 67 | 59 | 31 | 24 | 3 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 64 | 57 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 75 | 61 | 30 | 26 | 2 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 71 | 63 | 31 | 28 | 1 | 2 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 68 | 62 | 31 | 29 | — | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 67 | 61 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 3 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 70 | 66 | 30 | 31 | 3 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 72 | 68 | 31 | 33 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 72 | 65 | 30 | 30 | 2 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 79 | 74 | 32 | 37 | 2 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 72 | 67 | 26 | 35 | 3 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 75 | 71 | 30 | 35 | 3 | 1 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 76 | 72 | 29 | 34 | 6 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 88 | 85 | 36 | 37 | 9 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 89 | 87 | 35 | 40 | 9 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 82 | 80 | 33 | 37 | 7 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 87 | 84 | 32 | 40 | 9 | — | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 91 | 88 | 32 | 43 | 10 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 90 | 87 | 34 | 42 | 8 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 87 | 84 | 32 | 42 | 7 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 93 | 90 | 35 | 45 | 7 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 94 | 89 | 38 | 43 | 6 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 88 | 84 | 32 | 45 | 5 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 89 | 86 | 33 | 48 | 4 | — | NAICS2022 |