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Restaurant Performance Index Declined in September

Same-store sales and customer traffic results were mixed; Restaurant operators remain unimpressed by the economy

November 12, 2014

As a result of softer customer traffic levels and a somewhat dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) registered a moderate decline in September.

Income Gap and Shrinking Middle Class Take A Toll on Restaurant Industry

80 percent of restaurant visits are at quick service restaurants

September 29, 2014

The gap between high- and low-income groups is the widest it has been in 100 years, and the share of U.S. consumers who identify with the middle class has never been lower.

Butterball Foodservice Helps Chefs Stay Abreast of Breakfast Trends

Menu ideas address menu trends

September 9, 2014

Breakfast popularity is on the rise, with Mintel predicting sales to increase by 22.1% between now and 2017. As more people eat breakfast away from home, chefs and operators need a continuous flow of new menu ideas to attract discerning patrons.

Article: Shifts Toward Small Portions in Foodservice -- June 2008

Pat Dando

June 1, 2008

The move toward portion control in restaurants has proven a challenge for many foodservice operators, as they struggle to reduce portions, while convincing consumers they are still getting value for their money.