National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot in 2013” Culinary Forecast Predicts Top Food and Drink Menu Trends
Local sourcing, healthful kids’ meals to be top menu trends; onsite barrel-aging, food-spirits pairings to be top drink menu trends…
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National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Awards $3 Million In Scholarships And ProStart Support In 2012
Philanthropic Foundation’s Engagement Programs Support Mission to Enhance the Stature of the Restaurant Industry Chicago, IL (Restaurant News Release) The…
National Restaurant Association Seeks Nominations for Prestigious Operator Innovations Awards
Recognizes commercial and non-commercial operators who drive innovation and excellence in the restaurant industry Chicago, IL (Restaurant News Release) The…
Restaurant Performance Index Declined in September Due to Softer Sales, Traffic
Same-store sales rose for the 16th consecutive month; Restaurant operators are somewhat more optimistic about sales growth Washington, DC (Restaurant…
National Restaurant Association Seeks Standout Food and Beverage Innovations for 2013 FABI Awards
Chicago, IL (Restaurant News Release) The National Restaurant Association is calling on food and beverage manufacturers who have made significant…
Stronger Sales, Traffic Bolster Restaurant Performance Index in August
Same-store sales rose for the 15th consecutive month; Restaurant operators are somewhat more optimistic about the economy Washington, DC (Restaurant…
Uncertainty Over Future Business Conditions Dampens Restaurant Performance Index
Same-store sales remained positive for the 14th consecutive month; Restaurant operators’ outlook for the economy continued to slide Washington, DC …
June Restaurant Performance Index Shows Improved Current Conditions But Softer Outlook
Restaurant operators reported positive same-store sales for the 13th consecutive month; Operators remain optimistic about sales growth in the months…
Healthier Alternatives, Gluten-Free Items and Food Trucks Reign Supreme at the 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
Hottest Industry Trends Revealed and Discussed on this Year’s NRA Show Floor Chicago, IL (Restaurant News Release) From never-before-seen flavor…
Visits to U.S. Restaurants this Winter Strongest Since Spring 2008
Chicago, IL (Restaurant News Release) Motivated by mild winter weather consumers increased their visits to restaurants and other commercial foodservice…
Restaurant Industry Outlook Remains Positive as Restaurant Performance Index Stood Above 100 for 6th Consecutive Month
Restaurant operators reported positive same-store sales for the 11th consecutive month; Operators are optimistic about sales growth and the economy…
Beef is taking a back burner to chicken, reports Mintel Menu Insights
Chicago, IL (Restaurant News Release) Beef may not be ‘what’s for dinner.’ After the recent report of mad cow disease…
Restaurant Performance Index Closes Out Q1 at Post-Recession High
Restaurant operators reported positive same-store sales for the tenth consecutive month; Operators’ outlook for capital spending at its highest level…
Restaurant Industry Outlook Improves as Restaurant Performance Index Stood Above 100 for 4th Consecutive Month
Restaurant operators reported positive same-store sales for the ninth consecutive month; Operators expect sales and staffing levels to rise in…
Mintel’s 2012 Dining Out Report: A Look Ahead
Chicago, IL (Restaurant News Release) Interest in where food comes from, as well as changes in restaurant spending will both…
Restaurant Industry Outlook Remains Positive Despite Slight Dip in Restaurant Performance Index
Restaurant operators reported positive same-store sales for the eighth consecutive month; Operators are optimistic about sales growth and the economy…