This Week in Foodservice
Jerry Stiegler
This Week in Foodservice provides a high-level summary of the economic data, financial news, menu updates and numerous other statistical packages and developments that impact foodservice operators, consultants, dealers, manufacturers, reps and service agents. In his weekly blog, Jerry Stiegler aggregates key industry data through his infamous Green Sheet and provides some brief analysis that will help foodservice professionals navigate the sea of information. Jerry is a long-time member of the foodservice industry, whose experience includes working for Restaurants & Institutions magazine and FE&S.
This Week in Foodservice: Census Bureau Reports Restaurant Sales Increase Again in August
- Published on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Foodservice-related economic indicators continue their roller coaster ride while a series of chains continue to navigate the choppy waters of today's business climate.
This Week in Foodservice: The Employment Picture
- Published on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Amid the confusing and bleak U.S. employment figures emerges one positive note: the foodservice industry continues to add jobs.
NRA's Restaurant Performance Index Retreats
- Published on Tuesday, September 04, 2012
The Restaurant Performance Index managed to stay in positive territory at 100.2 even though both major components of the Index fell. The Current Situation Index dropped 1.7 in July leaving it below 100 for the first time in nine months at 99.8. While 53 percent of the operators surveyed reported their same store sales increased the biggest block of operators (46 percent) said traffic declined.
Inc.'s List of the Fastest Growing U.S. Companies Includes 27 Foodservice Businesses
- Published on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
While the housing market continues to be an anchor in the U.S. economy, Inc. Magazine recognizes a handful of foodservice operators for their rapid growth in recent years.
Foodservice Operations Lead in Franchise Failure
- Published on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
This Week in Foodservice reviews the latest franchise failure data, economic news, and foodservice reports.
July Restaurant and Bar Sales Remain Positive
- Published on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
While July foodservice sales appear better than expected, there remains some uncertainty around the impact such economic factors as employment levels and food prices are having on the foodservice industry.
This Week in Foodservice: Good Markets for Selling Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
- Published on Wednesday, August 08, 2012
In this week's blog, Jerry Steigler takes a look at the most restaurant-dense markets in the U.S. and sifts through the sands of economic data in search of some implications for the foodservice industry.
This Week in Foodservice: Lots and Lots of Operating Results
- Published on Wednesday, August 01, 2012
In addition to the National Restaurant Association releasing its June Restaurant Performance Index, a number of restaurant companies released their second quarter operating results this week. After swimming through this sea of numbers, it seems as if the industry remains on a slight growth curve despite battling a variety of outside factors.
This Week in Foodservice: Did the Restaurant Industry Add 10,000+ Locations Last Year?
- Published on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Is the number of restaurants growing or contracting? The National Restaurant Association says yes while other data says no. You decide.
Retail Sales Continue to Slide
- Published on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
While overall retail sales continue to struggle, the restaurant and bar segment remain somewhat of a bright spot for the U.S. economy.
Consumer Reports Evaluates Full-Serve Restaurant Chains
- Published on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
A study done by the prestigious consumer-based magazine shows how tight the competition in the restaurant community really is. Also, blogger Jerry Stiegler takes a look at the continued mixed economic news, exploring jobs data both in and outside of the restaurant industry and a variety of other indicators, as well as some chain expansion news.
