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2024 State of the Restaurant Industry Report
Learn the key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends for the year ahead.
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Health and nutrition trends are driving industry forward
January 23, 2025Discussions on menu development and consumer purchases are at center of plate. -
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NRAEF accepting applications for 2025 scholarships
January 22, 2025Students of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. -
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MFHA leader talks about cultural intelligence in foodservice and hospitality
January 16, 2025Erika Cospy Carr discusses what’s on deck for industry inclusion work in 2025, and what it means for restaurant growth. -
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Total restaurant industry sales
January 16, 2025Restaurant sales edged lower in December, but measures of pent-up demand remain elevated. -
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Menu Prices
January 15, 2025Consumer inflation ticked upward in December, while core price growth eased somewhat -
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Food Costs
January 14, 2025Wholesale food prices jumped 7% above year-ago levels