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Research & Insights

The restaurant industry is fast-paced and ever changing ...

That’s why the National Restaurant Association continually conducts industry research to help its members stay ahead of the game. From our annual industry forecast to our research on operations and the economy, we work to provide you with the data and information you need to help your business succeed.

2010 Restaurant Industry Forecast

2010 Restaurant Industry Forecast

The 2010 Restaurant Industry Forecast includes economic, workforce, consumer and menu trends, as well as information for restaurant operators to overcome the current economic challenges and position themselves for future growth.

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Restaurant Performance Index

Restaurant Performance Index strongest in nearly 2 years

Driven by improvements in both business performance and expectations for future business conditions, the National Restaurant Association’s comprehensive index of restaurant activity rose to its highest level in 22 months in December.

Restaurant TrendMapper

Economic data at your fingertips

The National Restaurant Association's TrendMapper is your source for analysis of restaurant industry economic trends, whether you want a top-line analysis of the economic indicators of the day or a detailed forecast of food prices.

Where the restaurant dollar goes

Learn about the restaurant-industry dollar — where it comes from, where it goes. The National Restaurant Association's popular Restaurant Industry Operations Report offers operating results for three different types of fullservice restaurants plus limited-service operations. Figures are presented as amounts per restaurant seat and as ratios to total sales, the most common bases used in the industry. Report is a joint project of the Association and Deloitte.

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