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Pros, Cons of Q1, By Way of MAFSI’s New Barometer
Manufacturers are reporting a ‘sharp’ decline in lead times, but quarterly sales also dipped below expectations.
Restaurant Sales ‘Modestly Higher’ in May
The National Restaurant Association reports sales were up 0.4% from April.
Maine, Alaska Expected to See Largest Job Growth Rates This Summer
Nationally, eating and drinking establishments are projected to add 27,000 more seasonal jobs than in 2019 (the last time such data was recorded).
Customers Are Bringin’ Home the Bacon
Recent metrics show that “total restaurant traffic at the morning meal, breakfast and a.m. snack, has fully recovered from pandemic losses."
Restaurant Sales Expected To Rise in 2023
The 2023 State of the Industry report by the National Restaurant Association forecasts sales of $997 billion.
Restaurant Sales Fall but Consumers Still Interested
Consumer spending trended lower as 2022 wrapped up, “flashing a potential warning sign for diminished consumer activity in the months ahead,” according to research posted Jan. 18 from the National Restaurant Association.
5 Takeaways From the National Restaurant Association’s Recent Operator Poll
The association took operators' temperatures on labor challenges, price increases, supply chain challenges and more.
Restaurant Spending Increases for Fourth Consecutive Month
In November, Eating and drinking places registered total sales of $90.4 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, up from $89.6 billion in October, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Survey: 3 in 4 Consumers To Patronize Restaurants During Holiday Season
A new National Restaurant Association poll finds that 77% of consumers plan to order takeout or go out to eat over the next few weeks.
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