Restaurant Industry News - Trends

The July 2010 edition of the Asia Pacific Economic Outlook gives a near-term outlook for China, India, Malaysia, and Singapore. - More

Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts - More

Given the rivers of cash that flow through most bars, hotels and restaurants, it's surprising how weak the internal controls can be, expecially with small operators. - More

Last month's recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) confirmed what Mintel's research and consumers have already been suggesting: restaurants need healthier menus. - More

BP Oil Spill Impact on Gulf Travel Likely to Last 3 Years and Cost 22.7 Billion - U.S. Travel Outlines 'Roadmap to Recovery,' Calls for $500 Million Marketing Campaign to Save Jobs - More

If the media ring, what will you do? A journalist wants your comment on food or staff trends. A TV story is being done on your area - how can you use it? After watching two local businessses recently miss golden opportunities, let's have you 'media smart' and grabbing every opportunity - More

Citing a positive sales trend from restaurants and bars, Technomic has revised its forecast for sales of beverage alcohol sold away from home upward. Technomic now expects beverage alcohol sold in bars, restaurants and other on-premise establishments to grow by 1.1 percent this year, up from the decline of 2.5 percent forecasted at the end of 2009. - More

Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts - More

Europe is experiencing a recovery in travel from its low points last year. However, this recovery is unlike like past rebounds. Early data for this year show mixed results, with nearly as many countries posting visitor declines as increases. Still, industry data for aviation, lodging, and expectations show we are on an upward, though modest, ... - More

Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts - More