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Restaurant sales fall again in January – Produce Blue Book

Thomas T. Pierson Feb 18, 2022

January marked the second consecutive month of declining restaurant sales from the previous month. According to US Census Bureau datatotal restaurant and drinking place sales were $72 billion in January, down!-->!-->…

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Restaurant sales fall for the second consecutive month in January

Thomas T. Pierson Feb 17, 2022

Restaurant sales continued to decline for the second consecutive month in January as the United States reached the peak of the omicron variant outbreak of COVID-19, according to the latest data…

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Restaurant sales expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2022

Thomas T. Pierson Feb 2, 2022

Homepage>LaborRestaurant sales expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2022 Things are looking up in the restaurant world. Restaurant industry sales are expected to hit $898 billion this year, up from $864!-->!-->!-->…

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NRA: Restaurant sales in the United States are expected to reach $898 billion in 2022

Thomas T. Pierson Feb 1, 2022

The U.S. restaurant industry is expected to hit $898 billion in sales this year, returning to the trajectory of the pre-COVID pandemic, the National Restaurant Association said in its 2022 State…

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Independent restaurant sales plummet amid Omicron surge, survey finds

Thomas T. Pierson Jan 17, 2022

About 58% of restaurants said sales had more than halved in December 2021. Credit: Nenad Maric/Pixabay. A new investigation found that a majority…

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Hot Restaurant Menu Trends for 2022 | Modern restaurant management

Thomas T. Pierson Nov 18, 2021

In 2022, restaurant menus will place more emphasis on a healthy lifestyle, according to the National Restaurant Association's annual report. What's New Culinary Forecast. The survey examines key foodservice industry trends across all…

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Restaurant sales are back to normal: 4 stocks to buy

Thomas T. Pierson Sep 8, 2021

The Delta variant of the coronavirus has been a cause for concern over the past month, but it's not affecting restaurant sales much. After a tumultuous year of sales, the industry is finally getting back on its feet.According to the…

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NRA increases restaurant sales forecast for 2021 to $ 789 billion

Thomas T. Pierson Aug 31, 2021

Dive brief: The National Restaurant Association predicts that restaurant and foodservice industry sales for 2021 will total $ 789 billion, according to the organization's report. Semi-annual report on the state…

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QR codes for restaurant menus and the risks to your privacy

Thomas T. Pierson Jul 29, 2021

FOX Business's Kurt Knutsson, known as The CyberGuy, argues that QR code menus, which many restaurants have adopted to replace paper menus amid the pandemic, can come at a cost. FOX Business's Kurt Knutsson, known as CyberGuy, joined…

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Restaurant menu QR codes can track you and invade your privacy – here’s how

Thomas T. Pierson Jul 26, 2021

Restaurant QR codes are not as trivial as they seem. After the pandemic, many restaurants ditched their plasticized and sprouted physical menus for a more hygienic option: QR codes that lead customers to an online menu. Sounds harmless,…

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Restaurant sales rebound to pre-pandemic peaks: 5 choices

Thomas T. Pierson Jul 20, 2021

Restaurants and bars, which were hit hard last year, are quickly returning to normal and boosting overall retail sales. While retail sales have declined over the past two months and registered a marginal increase in June, sales in bars…

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Restaurant sales in the United States are booming, but employment lags behind – Quartz

Thomas T. Pierson Jun 29, 2021

The pandemic has hit the restaurant industry hard in the United States. More than 110,000 American restaurants closed permanently or long term due to the pandemic last year, with nearly 2.5 million jobs lost from pre-pandemic levels,…

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5 stocks to buy as restaurant sales return to normal

Thomas T. Pierson Jun 28, 2021

The restaurant industry appears to be finally getting back on its feet, with sales rebounding to pre-pandemic levels as more people dine out. In addition, people are spending more, with the new round of fiscal stimulus giving them more…

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4 stocks to buy as restaurant sales increase in May

Thomas T. Pierson Jun 17, 2021

The restaurant industry seems to finally be getting back on its feet as the economy reopens and more and more people come out without hesitation to dine out. In addition, people are prepared to spend more, thanks to the new round of…

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California North Coast winemakers see visitors, restaurant sales return

Thomas T. Pierson Jun 14, 2021

What a difference it is in the North Coast from a year ago, when local wineries and restaurants began to reopen from the first shelter-at-home order that went into effect statewide in mid-March. This was reversed in early July…

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StruXure Helps Increase Restaurant Sales With Covered Outdoor Seating

Thomas T. Pierson Jun 8, 2021

The StruXure Pergola X helps businesses grow by leveraging the property they already own. DAHLONEGA, Georgia…

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Restaurant sales hit new pandemic peak

Thomas T. Pierson May 18, 2021

Is it possible to get a loan without a credit check? A majority of lenders conduct any type of credit evaluation no matter if they're on the internet or in a physical store. However, the lenders that we've mentioned are mostly doing!-->!-->!-->…

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5 solid stocks to buy

Thomas T. Pierson Apr 19, 2021

The pandemic has left the restaurant industry in poor shape, with most businesses still struggling to get back on their feet. The early months of the pandemic saw outdoor dining come to a halt as many restaurants rolled down their…

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Sales of restaurant chains drop 8% in 2020

Thomas T. Pierson Apr 7, 2021

The country's largest restaurant chain was hit last year, according to a new report from management consulting firm Technomic.Not surprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic was the main reason for the losses, as consumers changed their eating…

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Temporary pop-ups in Northwest Arkansas boost restaurant sales

Thomas T. Pierson Apr 6, 2021

Jonathan Key, director of drinks and bar at Bentonville's restaurant The Preacher's Son and Undercroft - the intimate bar and lounge in the restaurant's basement - said the owners had recently transformed the cocktail bar into The…

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Restaurant sales fell 26% in January

Thomas T. Pierson Mar 2, 2021

A new report released by the National Restaurant Association shows that restaurants across the country continue to struggle because of the Covid-19 pandemic. More than three-quarters of the 3,000 restaurateurs recently…

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Canadian restaurant sales suffer worst year on record

Thomas T. Pierson Feb 22, 2021

Another official indication of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian foodservice and restaurant sales has emerged.A Statistics Canada report released last week shows restaurants and bars across Canada recorded their worst sales!-->…

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Restaurant sales to increase 10.2% in 2021, according to National Restaurant Association

Thomas T. Pierson Jan 26, 2021

Photography: ShutterstockSales at food and beverage establishments in the United States will increase 10.2% in 2021 to a total of $ 548.3 billion as consumers respond to pent-up demand for dining experiences that were denied to them during…

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Which states are doing the worst, the best for restaurant sales?

Thomas T. Pierson Dec 31, 2020

Staff at The Vineyard restaurant prepare food and drink for guests in accordance with social distancing guidelines in June. Photo contributed. published on December 31, 2020 - 2:57…

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Hurricane Isaias impact on restaurant sales indicates what to expect this winter

Thomas T. Pierson Sep 4, 2020

Dive brief: Hurricane Isaias, which hit the east coast in the first week of August, caused restaurant sales along the east coast to drop by 11%. Connecticut (-24%), New Jersey (-17%), New York (-17%),…

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Impossible Foods growth accelerates as restaurant sales rebound and retail orders increase

Thomas T. Pierson Jul 14, 2020

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Impossible Foods has grown its grocery store footprint more than 30-fold -- and the leading food-tech startup is on track to increase retail…

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Hold the phone. Soon it will be your restaurant menu

Thomas T. Pierson May 24, 2020

This is the web version of our newsletter. Sign up today for updates on the rapidly changing nature of the food technology industry. A few years ago, I came across a restaurant in Dallas, Texas that had a menu written entirely in…

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Digital orders and deliveries drive restaurant sales, full service still struggles

Thomas T. Pierson May 11, 2020

Digital restaurant orders and delivery orders were up for the month of March, according to the new figures of the NDP group. Despite — or more likely because of — state-mandated dining room closures, NPD reported that digital restaurant…

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Restaurant sales are improving, but it’s a complicated landscape

Thomas T. Pierson May 1, 2020

For the third week in a row, restaurant chains saw their same-store sales improve compared to the previous period, according to Black Box Intelligence. Comps for the week ending April 19 were down 47.6%, the best result since March 15 and…

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Restaurant sales could drop 20% in next 12 months, says Moody’s

Thomas T. Pierson Mar 24, 2020

Dive brief: U.S. restaurant profits could drop as much as 20% over the next 12 months depending on how long restaurant closures and restrictions remain in place, according to a Moody's report emailed to…

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Dining out: US restaurant sales growth outpaces retail again in November

Thomas T. Pierson Dec 16, 2019

Year-over-year sales growth for US bars and restaurants in November again exceeded overall gains in retail spending for the third consecutive month, according to an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Food services and…

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Restaurant sales rise to $863 billion in 2019

Thomas T. Pierson Apr 9, 2019

The restaurant industry is moving in the right direction. In its annual report on the state of the restaurant industry, the National Restaurant Association outlined where the business is and what operators can expect over the next…

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Upserve’s Hottest Restaurant Menu Trends of 2019 (Infographic) | Upserve’s Hottest…

Thomas T. Pierson Jan 30, 2019

Upserve surveyed 2018 menu and sales data from nearly 9,000 restaurants to determine which food trends are driving the most orders and which are being left behind. For a more in-depth look at this topic, click here. Many emerging food…

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5 stock choices on the restaurant menu

Thomas T. Pierson Apr 4, 2017

No matter how you cut it, Americans love to eat out. In 2016, restaurant sales reported by the National Restaurant Association totaled $ 766 billion, and the association expects 2017 sales to reach $ 798.7 billion. But…

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NRA: Restaurant sales will reach $ 799 billion in 2017

Thomas T. Pierson Feb 28, 2017

The restaurant industry expects sales of around $ 799 billion in 2017, as consumers continue to allocate more money to dining out, the National Restaurant Association said in its annual outlook…

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Jonathan Maze: Are restaurant menu prices increasing too much?

Thomas T. Pierson Mar 1, 2016

This article is part of the On the Margin blog. Soaring food prices over the past two years have left restaurant chains with no choice but to increase menu prices. After all, record beef costs…

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Chefs predict top restaurant menu trends for 2016

Thomas T. Pierson Nov 5, 2015

National Restaurant Association survey shows local sourcing and environmental sustainability remain hot trends Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) The National Restaurant Association (NRA) annually explores top menu trends for the!-->!-->…