2012-02-02
National Restaurant Association’s 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast Reveals Economic, Workforce, Technology and Consumer Trends
Restaurant Industry Trends
Sunday February 5th, 2012
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2012-02-02
A number of the fastest-growing fast-food and fast-casual chains, including Jersey Mike’s Subs, Zaxby’s, Five Guys Burger & Fries and Jimmy John’s, are also among the nation’s best-rated large chains and have sustained their 'overall customer satisfaction ratings' as they’ve grown.
2012-01-31
On the one hand, 'the customer is always right'. On the other hand, you've got a business to run, and they sure can get in the way...(we've all had that feeling). But there are times when we need customers to 'make a better choice' - one that works for the business too. Smart operators learn how to say No without actually using the 'N' word...
2012-01-31
Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts
2012-01-31
Fueled by solid same-store sales and traffic results and a bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose sharply in December.
2012-01-30
The lackluster economy may have dampened growth for the restaurant industry at large, but fast casual restaurants continue to stand out as one notable exception.
2012-01-25
As 2012 ushers in an improving, but still highly competitive job market, more workers may be looking beyond their own backyard for employment options. Forty-four percent of workers said they would be willing to relocate for a career opportunity, according to a nationwide study by CareerBuilder.
2012-01-25
National Restaurant Association research also shows that salsa/dips, chicken wings and pizza are must-have foods for watching the professional football championship game
2012-01-24
Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts
2012-01-24
Joe Dunbar's thoughts on the restaurant industry's outlook for 2012
