Publications

2010 Restaurant Industry Forecast

The industry's outlook for 2010, detailed by industry segment and state.
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"What's Hot" Chef Survey 2010

Keeping up with food and beverage trends is crucial to develop the right menu mix.
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Restaurant Industry Operations Report

Includes key benchmarking data: cost of sales, gross profit and more. 2010.
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Restaurant TrendMapper (subscription)

Restaurant TrendMapper contains detailed analysis of the economic trends that impact the restaurant industry, as well as forecasts of key industry indicators on the national and state levels.
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National Restaurant Association / American Express Business Insights

In-depth, actionable insights into consumer and business spending at the store, restaurant-industry and geographic level. Special introductory pricing for Association members.
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2010 Restaurant Industry Pocket Factbook

These wallet-sized cards are perfect for handing out to employees, local legislators and potential investors.
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Restaurant Spending

Report analyzes restaurant spending habits of American consumers, revealing how such characteristics as household income and geographic region affect the amount spent on food away from home.
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Hourly Wages for Foodservice Occupations

National, state and metropolitan area estimates of hourly wages paid to individuals employed in foodservice occupations.
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Fresh Produce: Opportunities and Current Usage in Foodservice

How operators are using fresh produce to stand out from the competition.
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The Restaurant Industry — 2005 in Review

The industry's size and scope. Details growth rates of major industry segments. 2008.
Members can download the report free (16 pages, 73k PDF).
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