Research Reports

To drive positive change in DEI initiatives that are proven to improve retention, the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance created ELEVATE: DEI Framework for the Restaurant Industry – a framework for building successful DEI programs and cultural fluency within the restaurant industry.    

The framework was developed in response to landmark research recently released by the Association in collaboration with the Educational Foundation, MFHA and Cornell University.

Professional chefs predict the hottest food and menu trends for the coming year.

A mid-year assessment of sales, jobs, operation costs, and consumer sentiment.

Find out where the restaurant industry is headed over the next decade.

In an on-demand world, off-premises capabilities are more important than ever to keep restaurants aligned with consumers' wants and needs.