Under the positive economic influence of tourism industry that leads to foreign currency acquisition, tourism has developed into more varieties and segments. Especially food industry as one of the hospitality industry experienced tremendous growth past decade. However, not all the family restaurant have successful launching In Korea. The objective of this study is to provide appropriate business direction by defining current family restaurant business status and difficulties they encounter. There are several conclusions of this study. But more important thing is as follows. When restaurant market grows, the competition is getting high as well as consumer's dining-out standards and choices. In case of Seoul, I believe it has reached the early maturity stage of the life cycle and the competition between new comers and current family restaurants will be tensed then ever. In this high competition those studies will be positive drive tool for positive growth of food industry by getting guest's needs.