Survey: Moms Want Seafood, Ethnic Cuisine and Steak on Mother’s Day
New research from the National Restaurant Association shows that 35 percent of Americans plan to dine out on May 8;…
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Restaurant Performance Index Rose in October
Six in 10 operators reported higher same-store sales; Operators’ outlook for sales growth and the economy improved from recent months…
Restaurant Performance Index: Operators’ Sales Outlook at Two-Year Low
While current same-store sales remain positive, expectations for growth have steadily declined Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) Although same-store sales and customer…
Restaurant Performance Index Declined in August
Restaurant operators report softer sales and traffic levels Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) As a result of softer same-store sales and customer…
Restaurant Performance Index Rose in July
Majority of operators reported higher same-store sales and customer traffic; Operators are more tentative in their outlook for sales and…
Dampened Outlook Causes Restaurant Performance Index Decline in June
Same-store sales remained positive; operators less optimistic about the economy Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) As a result of a somewhat dampened…
Restaurant Performance Index Remained in Positive Territory in May
Despite softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, restaurant operators remain optimistic about business conditions in months ahead Washington, DC …
Restaurant Performance Index Posts Moderate Gain in April
Stronger same-stores sales and customer traffic levels drive boost Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) Driven by stronger same-stores sales and customer traffic…
Restaurant Performance Index Remained Positive in March
Majority of restaurant operators reported higher same-store sales Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) As a result of higher same-store sales and a…
Restaurant Performance Index Dipped in July
While same-store sales and customer traffic levels rose, operators’ outlook for the economy remains mixed Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) Due in…
Restaurant Performance Index Declined in June Amid Softer Customer Traffic Levels
Same-store sales continued to rise; Restaurant operators remain generally optimistic about sales growth, less bullish on economy overall Washington, DC …
Restaurant Performance Index Rose to its Highest Level in Over Two Years
Same-store sales and traffic levels continued to improve; Restaurant operators are more optimistic about sales growth Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) Driven…
Restaurant Performance Index Gained 0.3 Percent in April as Sales and Customer Traffic Continued to Rise
Same-store sales and traffic levels continued to improve; Restaurant operators have a positive outlook for future business conditions Washington, DC …
Restaurant Performance Index Rose to a 10-Month High in March as Sales and Traffic Levels Improved
Majority of operators reported positive same-store sales; Restaurant operators are more optimistic about growth in the months ahead Washington, DC …
Restaurant Sales Bounced Back in March
Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) The National Restaurant Association’s Chief Economist Bruce Grindy analyzes the latest retail sales figures: “Restaurant sales posted…
Restaurant Performance Index Remained Above 100 in February Despite Continued Dampened Customer Traffic Levels
Customer traffic declined for the third consecutive month; Restaurant operators’ outlook for the economy remains mixed Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) Although…
National Restaurant Association Announces 2014 Operator Innovations Awards Finalists
The Operator Innovations Awards recognize and celebrate operational excellence and ingenuity in health and nutrition, marketing, menu development, sustainability and…
Restaurant Performance Index Edged Up in January Despite Sluggish Current Conditions
Customer traffic declined for the second consecutive month; Restaurant operators are more optimistic about sales and capital spending Washington, DC …
Restaurant Performance Index Declined in December as Sales and Customer Traffic Softened
Same-store sales remained positive despite lower customer traffic levels; Restaurant operators are generally optimistic about future business conditions Washington, DC …
Restaurant Performance Index Hit a Five-Month High in November
Same-store sales and customer traffic levels remain positive; Operators are somewhat more optimistic about business conditions Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) Driven…
Five US Foodservice Trends for 2014
The US restaurant industry has enjoyed modest growth in the past few years, and Mintel estimates sales of $438 billion…
Restaurant Performance Index Hit a Four-Month High in October
Same-store sales and customer traffic levels improved; Operators are somewhat more bullish about sales growth and the economy Washington, DC …