Hospitality Industry Trends - Food and Beverage

Since releasing its last forecast in January 2013, the firm has seen slight slippage in 2013 growth expectations for the overall industry, from a nominal 3.9 percent (in January) to 3.8 percent (current projections).

Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts

Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts

SCA, the maker of the brand of away-from-home paper products, and the National Restaurant Association announce a joint study that shows how tabletop marketing increases sales at foodservice establishments.

According to a new report from Mintel; cleanliness (96%), menu selection and variety (94%) and comfortable seating (91%) are the most important components of creating a visit-worthy atmosphere at a restaurant.

New research from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows that more than one-quarter of American adults will celebrate Mother's Day by dining out, and nearly one in 10 will rely on restaurant takeout or delivery for their special Mother's Day meal.

Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts

March represented the second time in the last three months that the RPI stood above 100, which signifies expansion in the index of key industry indicators.

Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts

Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts