2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast
The 2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast offers a sneak peek into the flavors and creative food items that will soon hit menus everywhere.
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Always Ready: Utility Disruptions
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Total restaurant industry jobs
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Total U.S. jobs
June 05, 2026U.S. employment grew robustly in May, reflecting resilience in the labor market -
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New NRA Survey: Restaurants Stay a Priority as Financial Strains Challenge Spending
June 02, 2026This post summarizes the Q2 2026 Quarterly Consumer Insights Survey from the National Restaurant Association, showing both resilience and caution amid economic uncertainties. Thankfully, consumers continue to prioritize going out to eat even as they cut back in other spending categories. -
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Quarterly Consumer Insights Survey
June 02, 2026The National Restaurant Association’s latest Quarterly Consumer Insights Survey highlights a complex and evolving consumer landscape. -
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Restaurant Job Openings
June 02, 2026Restaurant and lodging job openings slowed in April -
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Same-store sales and customer traffic
May 29, 2026Restaurant operators reported mixed sales and traffic readings in April