• NRA Releases January RPI Data

  By The Editors, March 3, 2010
  The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) checked in at 98.3 in January, down 0.3 percent from December's level.  More

• Trends & Tidbits

  Amelia Levin, March 1, 2010
  This month's lineup includes a potentially unique use for water bottles, a new concept from Rick Bayless and a Burgerville's updated composting program.  More

• December Restaurant Performance Rose to Highest in Two Years

  January 29, 2010
  The National Restaurant Association’s comprehensive index of restaurant activity rose to its highest level in 22 months in December.    More

• NRA Projects Industry Sales Increase for 2010

  January 27, 2010
  The National Restaurant Association projects foodservice industry sales will reach $580 billion this year, a 2.5 percent increase in current dollars over 2009 sales. When adjusted for inflation, 2010 sales will be essentially flat, which is an improvement over the 1.2 percent and 2.9 percent negative growth in real sales that the industry experienced in 2008 and 2009, respectively. The NRA released this information as part of its 2010 Industry Forecast.
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• Convenience Drives Food Choices for Most American Adults – But In Different Ways, Reports NPD

  January 27, 2010
  While convenience has been a foodservice industry buzzword for quite a while, it’s not a one-size-fits all concept, reports NPD, a Chicago-based market research firm. While NPD defines nearly one in three adults as being convenience consumers, the needs of these individuals tend to vary depending on their life stage and other factors. Also, NPD reports that consumers perceive convenience foods as being more expensive, less healthy, and not as tasty.  More

• Economic Indicators for Foodservice

  January 20, 2010
  From the NRA’s RPI Index to Consumer Confidence and many points in between, FE&S provides a brief overview of five key economic indicators that impact the foodservice industry.  More

• Consumer Confidence Inches Up

  January 19, 2010
  The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index increased by 2.3 points in December and now stands at 52.9.The Index is based on a representative survey of 5,000 domestic households. It has two main sections: the Present Situation Index and the Expectations Index.  More

• Jobless Claims Fall in Late December

  January 19, 2010
  Thee Department of Labor announced that it received 432,000 initial claims for unemployment insurance during the week that closed on December 26. That figure represents a decline of 22,000 from the previous week and pushes the four-week moving average for initial claims down by 5,500 to 460,250.  More

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