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 (Restaurant News Release) Although same-store sales…
Restaurant Performance Index Declined in August
Restaurant operators report softer sales and traffic levels Washington, DC (Restaurant News Release) As a result of softer same-store sales…
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 (Restaurant News Release) As a result of a…
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 (Restaurant News Release) Driven by stronger same-stores sales and…
Restaurant Performance Index Remained Positive in March
Majority of restaurant operators reported higher same-store sales Washington, DC (Restaurant News Release) As a result of higher same-store sales…
Restaurant Performance Index Dipped in July
While same-store sales and customer traffic levels rose, operators’ outlook for the economy remains mixed Washington, DC (Restaurant News Release) …
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 (Restaurant News…
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 (Restaurant News Release) The National Restaurant Association’s Chief Economist Bruce Grindy analyzes the latest retail sales figures: “Restaurant…
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 (Restaurant News…
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…