Impossible Burger debuts at two N.Y. restaurants
The Impossible Burger has debuted on the menus of two award-winning restaurants in New York City. IFT Daily News
Tag: Restaurants
Americans spend half of their food budget at restaurants
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service has released a report examining the consumption of convenience foods and found that half of the average American’s food budget is spent … Continue Reading →
Judge upholds ruling requiring NYC restaurants to use sodium warnings
According to the New York Times, Justice Eileen Rakower of State Supreme Court has upheld a measure in New York City requiring some restaurants to warn consumers about high levels … Continue Reading →
U.S. independent restaurants on the decline
The total U.S. restaurant count decreased slightly (-0.6%) from a year ago to 629,488 units, according to a count of U.S. commercial restaurant locations compiled in the spring and fall … Continue Reading →
U.S. restaurants had less traffic, sales in August
As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in August. IFT Daily News
U.S. restaurants saw sales grow in July but remain cautious
Driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a solid gain in July. IFT Daily News
Consumers indulge themselves by dining in at restaurants
More customers are sitting down and eating their meal in the restaurant than are carrying it out or using the drive-thru, reports The NPD Group, a global information company. IFT … Continue Reading →
Bigger not necessarily better for restaurants
The 500 largest restaurant chains in the United States accelerated their cumulative sales growth in 2014 to a 4% increase, totaling an estimated $ 274.4 billion. IFT Daily News
U.S. restaurants saw increased sales, traffic in October
Driven by stronger sales and traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a solid gain in October. IFT Daily … Continue Reading →
U.S. chain restaurants reduce calorie counts
New research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shows that large chain restaurants have introduced newer food and beverage options that, on average, contain 60 fewer calories … Continue Reading →