The facts The industry’s annual sales now top $660 billion. Each $1 spent in restaurants generates an extra $2 in sales for other industries Industry’s share of the food dollar is now 47 percent Total economic impact of the industry is estimated at $1.8 trillion Sales constitute 4 percent of […]
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The National Restaurant Association’s Chief Economist Bruce Grindy looks at the latest employment trends. The economy added jobs in April at its strongest pace in more than two years. Meanwhile, restaurant job growth remains solid, and is on pace to top three percent for the third consecutive year. The health […]
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The National Restaurant Association’s 2014 Restaurant Industry Forecast explores how consumers choose where to dine and other consumer trends.
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Starbucks, Wendy’s, Chipotle, and Burger King. When it comes to mobile tech trends, big brands continue to soak up the spotlight. But features like custom apps, online ordering and mobile payments shouldn’t be limited to the major players. The latest restaurant tech has also given smaller businesses an edge on […]
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