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<title>Restaurant News Resource &amp; : Restaurant Industry Trends</title>
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<title>Datassential Reports 14% Rise in Burger Prices Since January 2023 As Beef Costs Increase 32%</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to Datassential, the price of burgers has seen a significant surge of 14% since January 2023, in line with a 32% increase in the cost of beef. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:33:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Operator Success: Meet Customers Where They Are</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Chief Economist Chad Moutray says focus on value, staying nimble and innovative, are key to profitability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:15:38 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The James Beard Foundation Releases 2026 Independent Restaurant Industry Report</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Independent Restaurants Show Remarkable Resilience and Strategic Problem Solving as Industry Navigates Continued Rising Costs, Shifting Consumer Behavior, and Rapid Technological Change ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:51:15 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Key U.S. Regulatory Food Safety Trends In 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ServSafe Allergens training integrates guidance to help operators stay ahead of compliance and serve guests confidently. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:12:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Study Shows Increased AI Adoption and Menu Price Hikes Among U.S. Restaurants</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Popmenu&#039;s 2026 surveys of U.S. restaurant operators and consumers report a decline in weekly restaurant spending, plans for increased menu prices, and greater use of artificial intelligence in restaurant operations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:32:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New Crave IQ Index Ranks Over 300 Miami Restaurants on Digital Visibility and Engagement</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Crave Insight has launched the inaugural Crave IQ Index, benchmarking the digital performance of over 300 Miami restaurant brands across more than 700 locations using proprietary analysis of more than 100,000 data points. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:18:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Economic Outlook February 2026 &amp; Resilient Growth and Mixed Signals Amid Labor Market Headwinds</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-economic-outlook-february-2026-resilient-growth-and-mixed-signals-amid-labor-market-headwinds</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This article presents the latest trends in key economic indicators as well as an outlook for the year ahead.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:13:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Report: Sales to Hit $1.55T in 2026 Despite Challenging Business Environment</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/report-sales-to-hit-155t-in-2026-despite-challenging-business-environment</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Success will hinge on operators’ ability to ‘get the math right.’ ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:28:27 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>UK Restaurant and Pub Visits Drop As Fast&amp;Food Chains Expand</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ New research shows that restaurant and pub visits in the UK fell by 6.8% last year, while fast-food outlet visits rose by 0.9%, with bakery and chicken chains driving new store openings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:32:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association U.S. Consumer Outlook February 2016</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Consumer resilience is being tested by a slowing labor market ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:49:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>OpenTable Research Finds Gen Z Expanding Valentine&amp;apos;s Day Celebrations Beyond Romance</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ OpenTable research indicates that Gen Z is leading a trend toward more inclusive Valentine&#039;s Day celebrations, with a majority of Americans planning to dine out and a new list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America released for 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:37:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Culinary Architect Studio Report Predicts Shift to Functional, Ingredient&amp;Focused Fine Dining in 2026</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/culinary-architect-studio-report-predicts-shift-to-functional-ingredient-focused-fine-dining-in-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A new report from Culinary Architect Studio forecasts that New York City’s fine dining sector will prioritize functional menus and ingredient purity over traditional luxury in 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:27:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>UK Hospitality Employment Declines By 8,784 Positions Following Budget</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-hospitality-employment-declines-by-8784-positions-following-budget</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The UK hospitality sector employed 8,784 fewer people in December 2025 compared to November 2025, according to the latest Office for National Statistics data. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:25:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>USDA&amp;apos;s New Food Pyramid Aims to Reduce Ultra&amp;Processed Food Consumption</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/usdas-new-food-pyramid-aims-to-reduce-ultra-processed-food-consumption</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released updated dietary guidelines and a revised food pyramid to encourage the consumption of real foods and reduce the intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:37:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Culinary and Hospitality Careers Face Shifting Salary Trends in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/culinary-and-hospitality-careers-face-shifting-salary-trends-in-2025</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The culinary and hospitality industries are undergoing significant changes, with wages on the rise and job opportunities expanding. This article examines the salary outlook for key positions in these sectors, highlighting projected growth and trends through 2034. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:33:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>2026 Dining Trends: UK Foodservice Adapts to Growing Demand for Plant&amp;Based Comfort Foods</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/2026-dining-trends-uk-foodservice-adapts-to-growing-demand-for-plant-based-comfort-foods</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The 2026 trend report highlights a significant shift in UK foodservice towards plant-forward menus, driven by flexitarian consumers and a broader demand for inclusive, flavorful dining options that balance plant-based ingredients with traditional comfort foods. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:50:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Economy Grew Solidly in Q3 Despite Consumer and Business Jitters</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-economy-grew-solidly-in-q3-despite-consumer-and-business-jitters</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter of 2025, according to an estimate delayed by the government shutdown. This marks the fastest pace of growth since Q3 2023 and builds on the solid 3.8% gain in the second quarter, following a 0.5% contraction earlier in the year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:14:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Future&amp;Proofing Your Venue: 2026 Trends in Private Dining and Events</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/future-proofing-your-venue-2026-trends-in-private-dining-and-events</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The hospitality landscape is moving faster than ever, and now is the time to leverage trends in private dining and events. As we look toward 2026, the definition of a “successful event” is evolving. It is no longer just about providing a space and a menu; it is about facilitating connection, immersion, and ease. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:14:47 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>5 Restaurant Experts Dish on Menu Pricing Strategy</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/5-restaurant-experts-dish-on-menu-pricing-strategy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Menu pricing is a delicate balance of crunching numbers, researching the local market and diner habits, and implementing an operational plan that can make or break your restaurant&#039;s profitability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:22:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Menu Price Growth Remained Solid in November, Even As Overall Inflation Moderated</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-menu-price-growth-remained-solid-in-november-even-as-overall-inflation-moderated</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Consumer price data were limited in the latest CPI release due to the government shutdown. Headline inflation rose 2.7% year-over-year in November, easing from 3.0% in September, with no annual figure published for October. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:51:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Flavor Forward: Exploring the Top Event Menu Trends of 2026 &amp; By Venice Sacco</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/flavor-forward-exploring-the-top-event-menu-trends-of-2026-by-venice-sacco</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ From “Customization Labs” to “Flavor Profiles,” let’s explore the culinary shifts that will make your next event unforgettable. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:42:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>2026 Beverage Trends: Health, Sustainability, and Personalization Take Center Stage</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/2026-beverage-trends-health-sustainability-and-personalization-take-center-stage</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The 2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast highlights a shift towards healthier, functional beverages, emphasizing consumer preferences for low-and no-alcohol options, locally sourced spirits, and personalized hydration solutions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:44:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>SpotOn Releases 2026 Restaurant Profit Outlook</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/spoton-releases-2026-restaurant-profit-outlook</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SpotOn has published its 2026 Independent Restaurant Profit Outlook, which focuses on strategies for managing rising costs and improving operational efficiency in the restaurant industry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:54:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Elevated Restaurant U.S. Job Openings Suggest a Healthy Demand for Labor</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/elevated-restaurant-us-job-openings-suggest-a-healthy-demand-for-labor</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/elevated-restaurant-us-job-openings-suggest-a-healthy-demand-for-labor</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Job openings in the hospitality sector ticked higher in recent months, which suggests that the demand for labor remains relatively solid. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:35:01 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Value Dining Gains Traction in 2026 Restaurant Outlook</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/value-dining-gains-traction-in-2026-restaurant-outlook</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Consumer Edge&#039;s 2026 Restaurant Outlook indicates steady U.S. restaurant spending, with value and reliability driving market trends. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:00:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>What Foods Will Be Hot in 2026? Healthy and Spicy Top List</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/what-foods-will-be-hot-in-2026-healthy-and-spicy-top-list</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Global smashed burgers, Caribbean curry bowls and elevated noodles are faves. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:50:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Trended Higher in Recent Months</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Consumer spending in restaurants continued to trend higher in September, even as other retail sectors saw mixed results.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:28:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Wholesale Food Prices Registered Their Strongest Monthly Increase Since February</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-wholesale-food-prices-registered-their-strongest-monthly-increase-since-february</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Average wholesale food prices rose sharply in September, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Producer Price Index for All Foods – which represents the change in average prices paid to domestic producers for their output – jumped 1.1% between August and September. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:24:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>What’s Hot in 2026? Comfort, Health, and Value</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/whats-hot-in-2026-comfort-health-and-value</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This year’s culinary forecast breaks down industry trends, including a big love for smashed burgers. ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Posted Their Strongest Employment Gain in 6 Months</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant job growth rediscovered some momentum in the third quarter – rebounding from a sluggish first half of the year.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:23:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>More U.S. Consumers Opt for Restaurant Meals This Thanksgiving</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Over half of U.S. consumers plan to order from or dine at restaurants for Thanksgiving, while many intend to reduce spending due to economic concerns. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:18:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Report: UK Hospitality in 2025: Economic Pressures, Labor Challenges, and Strategic Opportunities</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/report-uk-hospitality-in-2025-economic-pressures-labor-challenges-and-strategic-opportunities</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The UK hospitality sector is navigating a complex landscape of economic pressures and evolving market demands, according to a recent report by Moore Kingston Smith. The industry faces challenges such as rising costs, labor shortages, and changing consumer behavior, but also opportunities in mergers and acquisitions, technology adoption, and sustainability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:44:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Rising Costs and Lower Demand Prompt U.S. Restaurants to Innovate and Cut Costs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Amid rising costs and declining consumer spending, U.S. restaurants are adopting new strategies to maintain profitability, according to a Popmenu study. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:15:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>OpenTable Predicts More Personalized and Spontaneous Eating Out Experiences in 2026</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/opentable-predicts-more-personalized-and-spontaneous-eating-out-experiences-in-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ OpenTable&#039;s 2026 Dining Trends Report Highlights Shifts in American Dining Preferences ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:10:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>2026 Culinary Trends: Comfort, Global Flavors, and Value Define Dining</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/2026-culinary-trends-comfort-global-flavors-and-value-define-dining</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The report, derived from a survey of culinary professionals, highlights the growing demand for nostalgic and globally influenced dishes, sustainable practices, and affordability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:58:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Kimpton Hotels Unveils Culinary and Cocktail Trends for 2026</title>
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<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/kimpton-hotels-unveils-culinary-and-cocktail-trends-for-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 2026 forecast predicts a significant emphasis on heritage and third-culture cuisines, which blend multiple culinary traditions to create bold, new flavors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:35:27 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Where Are We Headed with Colors in 2026 &amp; By James Kuester</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/where-are-we-headed-with-colors-in-2026-by-james-kuester</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Let me tell you what happened with Pantone’s Mocha Mousse last year. Design blogs lost their minds. Every magazine cover screamed about this “revolutionary” milk chocolate shade. And you know how many of my boutique lodging clients actually used it? Zero. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:18:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Softer Tourism Spending is Making Business Conditions More Challenging for U.S. Restaurants</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/softer-tourism-spending-is-making-business-conditions-more-challenging-for-us-restaurants</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/softer-tourism-spending-is-making-business-conditions-more-challenging-for-us-restaurants</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Travel and tourism typically accounts for 3 in 10 dollars spent at U.S. restaurants. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:05:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>From Food Raves to Solo Travel: Exploring Hospitality&amp;apos;s New Directions in 2026</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/from-food-raves-to-solo-travel-exploring-hospitalitys-new-directions-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/from-food-raves-to-solo-travel-exploring-hospitalitys-new-directions-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 2026 Hospitality Trends Report, co-authored by af&amp;co. and Carbonate, highlights key industry shifts, emphasizing value, experience, and cultural exchange in the food, beverage, and travel sectors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:37:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Survey Indicates Conditional Consumer Confidence in Foodservice</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/survey-indicates-conditional-consumer-confidence-in-foodservice</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A survey by Stampede Culinary Partners reveals that while 83% of U.S. consumers express confidence in foodservice providers, this trust is conditional and can be easily lost. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:20:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association Breaks Down ‘No Tax On…’ Regulations</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/national-restaurant-association-breaks-down-no-tax-on-regulations</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The National Restaurant Association policy team explains the new rules and how they affect restaurant employees. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:53:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Customer Traffic Declined for the 8th Consecutive Month in September</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-customer-traffic-declined-for-the-8th-consecutive-month-in-september</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-customer-traffic-declined-for-the-8th-consecutive-month-in-september</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant operators reported mixed same-store sales results in September, continuing the trend of the last several months.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:50:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Non&amp;Alcoholic Beverages Surge As Global Drinking Habits Evolve</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/non-alcoholic-beverages-surge-as-global-drinking-habits-evolve</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zebra Striping Trend Highlights Shift in Global Drinking Habits as Alcohol Market Stagnates ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:38:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Higher Volume Restaurants Reported Lower Food&amp;Cost Ratios in 2024</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/higher-volume-restaurants-reported-lower-food-cost-ratios-in-2024</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Lower costs flowed through to the bottom line in the form of higher profitability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:44:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Estimated to Have Risen By 0.5% in September</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Due to the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Census Bureau has delayed the release of September’s retail sales data, which was originally scheduled to be published today. In the absence of official figures, the National Restaurant Association has developed a macroeconomic model to estimate sales at eating and drinking places for the month. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:47:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>One in Five Restaurant Dollars Comes from Business Dining</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/5-restaurant-dollars-tied-to-business-dining-new-report-finds</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/5-restaurant-dollars-tied-to-business-dining-new-report-finds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Fall 2025 State of Business Dining Report uncovers how the business dining segment and its shifting dynamics shape restaurant performance amid economic volatility. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:11:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Elevated Labor Costs Had a Significant Impact on Restaurant Profitability in 2024</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/elevated-labor-costs-had-a-significant-impact-on-restaurant-profitability-in-2024</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/elevated-labor-costs-had-a-significant-impact-on-restaurant-profitability-in-2024</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Profitable restaurants were much more likely to keep labor costs in check. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:59:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Study Reveals U.S. Consumers Overwhelmed By Rising Tipping Expectations</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/study-reveals-us-consumers-overwhelmed-by-rising-tipping-expectations</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A recent study by Popmenu highlights a significant shift in consumer attitudes towards tipping in the United States, revealing a growing sense of tipping fatigue among patrons. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:33:47 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dutch Bros and Chick&amp;fil&amp;A Lead in Customer Satisfaction in Drive&amp;Thru Study</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/dutch-bros-and-chick-fil-a-lead-in-customer-satisfaction-in-drive-thru-study</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/dutch-bros-and-chick-fil-a-lead-in-customer-satisfaction-in-drive-thru-study</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Intouch Insight&#039;s 25th Annual Drive-Thru Study highlights performance metrics of 13 major quick-service restaurant brands, with Taco Bell leading in speed and Chick-fil-A excelling in customer satisfaction. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:54:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>At Any Restaurant, Context Impacts an Inspector’s Focus</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/at-any-restaurant-context-impacts-an-inspectors-focus</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ During National Food Safety Month, our safety experts advise on making your inspection successful. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:04:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Higher&amp;Income Households Are Driving U.S. Restaurant Sales</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/higher-income-households-are-driving-us-restaurant-sales</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The number of households with income above $100k jumped by 5 million during the last 2 years ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:11:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>UK Hospitality Job Losses Projected to Reach 111,000 By November</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The hospitality sector in the UK is projected to lose 111,000 jobs by the November 26 Budget, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:44:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Continue to Outpace Pre&amp;Pandemic Trend</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In the second quarter of 2025, spending at eating and drinking places reached a new record of $1,249.3 billion at the annual rate, up from $1,223.3 billion in the first quarter, according to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:23:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Food Truck Innovation: Bridging Hospitality Traditions and Modernity Perry Smith &amp; By Perry Smith</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/food-truck-innovation-bridging-hospitality-traditions-and-modernity-perry-smith-by-perry-smith</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/food-truck-innovation-bridging-hospitality-traditions-and-modernity-perry-smith-by-perry-smith</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As a consultant in the restaurant and hospitality sector, I am seeing some dynamic changes – especially post-covid that are having a real impact on traditional dining. While customers are returning to restaurants, the notion of mobility in food service has many of my clients asking how they can add mobile operations and fleet-managed catering to their fixed locations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:43:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Multicultural Foodservice &amp;amp; Hospitality Alliance Leader: Practicing Cultural Intelligence Increases Retention</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/multicultural-foodservice-hospitality-alliance-leader-practicing-cultural-intelligence-increases-retention</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/multicultural-foodservice-hospitality-alliance-leader-practicing-cultural-intelligence-increases-retention</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Erika Cospy Carr shares tips to improve operations and enhance the guest experience. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:33:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Operators Kept Food Cost Ratios in Check in 2024</title>
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<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-operators-kept-food-cost-ratios-in-check-in-2024</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Streamlined menus and off-premises shift helped to mitigate elevated food costs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:53:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Operators Plan 20% Increase in New Locations By 2025</title>
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<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-operators-plan-20-increase-in-new-locations-by-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A study by Crunchtime Information Systems and Technomic indicates that multi-unit restaurant operators plan to increase the number of new location openings by 20% over the next two years, despite economic concerns. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:25:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Occupancy Costs Were More Than 5% of Sales in 2024</title>
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<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-occupancy-costs-were-more-than-5-of-sales-in-2024</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurants in urban areas devote more of their budget to occupancy costs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:22:40 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Labor Costs Are Well Above Historical Averages</title>
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<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-labor-costs-are-well-above-historical-averages</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Elevated labor costs continue to pressure the bottom line. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:40 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Food Away from Home Sector Projects 1.1% Increase in Purchases</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/food-away-from-home-sector-projects-11-increase-in-purchases</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Food Away from Home Association forecasts a 1.1% inflation-adjusted increase in supply and service purchases by restaurants and other prepared meal providers in 2026, despite economic uncertainties. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:29:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association Report &amp; Increasingly on the Sidelines: Labor Force Participation Continues to Slide</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/increasingly-on-the-sidelines-labor-force-participation-continues-to-slide</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ More potential workers have stepped back, moving to the sidelines of the labor market. The participation rate slipped to 62.2% in July, its third consecutive monthly decline and the lowest level since November 2022. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:55:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Hospitality Sector Accounts for Over Half of UK Job Losses Since Budget</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/hospitality-sector-accounts-for-over-half-of-uk-job-losses-since-budget</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/hospitality-sector-accounts-for-over-half-of-uk-job-losses-since-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 89,000 jobs have been lost in the UK hospitality sector since the Budget last October, accounting for 53% of total job losses in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:52:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>UK Hospitality Sector Sees Slower Growth in New Openings in H1 2025</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-hospitality-sector-sees-slower-growth-in-new-openings-in-h1-2025</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-hospitality-sector-sees-slower-growth-in-new-openings-in-h1-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Meaningful Vision reports a slowdown in new store openings and an increase in promotional activities in the UK hospitality sector during the first half of 2025. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:44:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New Association Report Helps Operators Gauge Their Restaurant Performance</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-association-report-helps-operators-gauge-their-restaurant-performance</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-association-report-helps-operators-gauge-their-restaurant-performance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant operators can detect potential problems, better manage costs, and become more efficient. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:12:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Cost Increases Impact UK Hospitality Sector Capacity, Survey Shows</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/cost-increases-impact-uk-hospitality-sector-capacity-survey-shows</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/cost-increases-impact-uk-hospitality-sector-capacity-survey-shows</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A recent survey by hospitality trade bodies reveals that nearly three-quarters of businesses in the sector are operating at or below 85% of their required capacity due to rising costs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:12:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Korean Cuisine and Seafood Snacks Highlight 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show Trends</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/korean-cuisine-and-seafood-snacks-highlight-2025-summer-fancy-food-show-trends</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/korean-cuisine-and-seafood-snacks-highlight-2025-summer-fancy-food-show-trends</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Specialty Food Association&#039;s Trendspotter Panel has identified emerging food trends from the 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show, including Korean cuisine and seafood snacks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:45:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Culinary Innovators: Deliver More for Less</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/culinary-innovators-deliver-more-for-less</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/culinary-innovators-deliver-more-for-less</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MEG panelists tell operators to focus on more juice with less squeeze. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:04:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Economic Outlook August 2025 &amp; The Economy is Beginning to Show Signs of Weakness</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-economic-outlook-august-2025-us-the-economy-is-beginning-to-show-signs-of-weakness</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-economic-outlook-august-2025-us-the-economy-is-beginning-to-show-signs-of-weakness</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This article presents the latest trends in key economic indicators as well as an outlook for the year ahead.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:57:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Fast Food Reimagined: Americans Now See Quick Bites As Rewards, Not Just Convenience</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/fast-food-reimagined-americans-now-see-quick-bites-as-rewards-not-just-convenience</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/fast-food-reimagined-americans-now-see-quick-bites-as-rewards-not-just-convenience</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new survey indicates a significant shift in how Americans perceive fast food, with nearly one in four now viewing it as a treat or reward, rather than just a budget-friendly option. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:45:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Full&amp;service Restaurant Chains Are Winning Back Customers With New Menu Items and Operational Improvements, Report Finds</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/full-service-restaurant-chains-are-winning-back-customers-with-new-menu-items-and-operational-improvements-report-finds</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/full-service-restaurant-chains-are-winning-back-customers-with-new-menu-items-and-operational-improvements-report-finds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Outback Steakhouse ranked #1 in Customer Experience, The Cheesecake Factory as #1 in Menu and Chili&#039;s as #1 in Value in Chatmeter&#039;s 2025 Full-Service Restaurant Reputation Ranking Report ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:29:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Death of the Great British Summer Holiday Job?</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/death-of-the-great-british-summer-holiday-job</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/death-of-the-great-british-summer-holiday-job</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Job postings for temporary positions in the UK hospitality sector have decreased by 25% compared to the previous year, according to data from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:53:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>ONS Reports 84,000 UK Job Losses in Hospitality Sector Post&amp;Budget</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/ons-reports-84000-uk-job-losses-in-hospitality-sector-post-budget</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/ons-reports-84000-uk-job-losses-in-hospitality-sector-post-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Office for National Statistics reports that the hospitality sector has lost 84,000 jobs since the Budget, accounting for nearly half of all job losses in the economy during this period. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:02:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>2025 Restaurant Industry Trends: Balancing Costs with Innovation</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/2025-restaurant-industry-trends-balancing-costs-with-innovation</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/2025-restaurant-industry-trends-balancing-costs-with-innovation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant365&#039;s midyear survey reveals strategic shifts in the restaurant industry, focusing on cost management and enhancing customer experiences amidst rising food and labor costs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:38:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Food Costs: Beef and Chicken Are the Story of the Summer</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/food-costs-beef-and-chicken-are-the-story-of-the-summer</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/food-costs-beef-and-chicken-are-the-story-of-the-summer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Smaller supply + larger demand equals higher prices for operators. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>1 in 5 Consumers Chose Foodservice Delivery over Dine&amp;in in 2024</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/1-in-5-consumers-chose-foodservice-delivery-over-dine-in-in-2024</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/1-in-5-consumers-chose-foodservice-delivery-over-dine-in-in-2024</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Delivery leads the consumer foodservice market’s recovery, making up 21% of the global consumer foodservice market in 2024, up from 9% in 2019, according to data analytics company Euromonitor International. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:00:32 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Consumers Spend $115 on Restaurants and $235 on Groceries Every Week, on Average, According to Study</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-consumers-spend-115-on-restaurants-and-235-on-groceries-every-week-on-average-according-to-study</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-consumers-spend-115-on-restaurants-and-235-on-groceries-every-week-on-average-according-to-study</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two-Thirds of Consumers Are Scaling Back Personal Expenses, Impacting Restaurants, Retailers and Other Businesses ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:15:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Panda&amp;apos;s Andrea Cherng: Turning Disruption into Opportunity</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/pandas-andrea-cherng-turning-disruption-into-opportunity</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/pandas-andrea-cherng-turning-disruption-into-opportunity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Panda&#039;s Chief Brand Officer talks about meeting challenges of today’s changing business landscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:14:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The Growing Need for Food Allergy Compliance in Restaurants &amp; By Melissa Rosen</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/the-growing-need-for-food-allergy-compliance-in-restaurants-by-melissa-rosen</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/the-growing-need-for-food-allergy-compliance-in-restaurants-by-melissa-rosen</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Preparing Operators for the Allergy-Safe Future of Restaurants ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:14:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant AI Investments Heat Up, but Adoption Still Appears to Be on the Back Burner</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/restaurant-ai-investments-heat-up-but-adoption-still-appears-to-be-on-the-back-burner</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/restaurant-ai-investments-heat-up-but-adoption-still-appears-to-be-on-the-back-burner</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Survey indicates restaurants leverage AI technology to enhance customer experiences and improve operations from the dining room to the kitchen and drive-thru, yet risks and challenges remain ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:56:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Pizza Delivery Faces Stiffest Competition in UK&amp;apos;s Fast&amp;Food Sector</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/pizza-delivery-faces-stiffest-competition-in-uks-fast-food-sector</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/pizza-delivery-faces-stiffest-competition-in-uks-fast-food-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ According to a recent analysis by Meaningful Vision, despite the general inflation and rising costs affecting all quick-service restaurants (QSRs), pizza delivery is particularly struggling due to its low product differentiation and heavy reliance on promotional pricing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:06:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Industry to Add 490,000 Jobs This Summer</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-industry-to-add-490000-jobs-this-summer</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-industry-to-add-490000-jobs-this-summer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ According to the National Restaurant Association&#039;s 27th annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast, the restaurant industry is set to experience a significant increase in employment opportunities this summer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:20:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>European Consumers Prioritize Comfort and Indulgence Amid Economic Pressures</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/european-consumers-prioritize-comfort-and-indulgence-amid-economic-pressures</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/european-consumers-prioritize-comfort-and-indulgence-amid-economic-pressures</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amid economic and global challenges, European consumers are increasingly investing in products that offer comfort and emotional satisfaction, according to a new report by Circana. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:13:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>3rd Party Reservations Unappetizing to Restaurants and Customers</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/3rd-party-reservations-unappetizing-to-restaurants-and-customers</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/3rd-party-reservations-unappetizing-to-restaurants-and-customers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Operators and guests are getting frustrated with black market monopolizing tables. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:39:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>What’s Hot and Cool: National Restaurant Association Show 2025</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/whats-hot-and-cool-national-restaurant-association-show-2025</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/whats-hot-and-cool-national-restaurant-association-show-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Restaurant Association Show 2025 dazzled attendees with a vibrant showcase of the latest food and beverage trends. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:11:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Where Do We Stand? An Action Plan for Employers on Tip Credit Compliance and the 80/20 Rule</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/where-do-we-stand-an-action-plan-for-employers-on-tip-credit-compliance-and-the-8020-rule</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/where-do-we-stand-an-action-plan-for-employers-on-tip-credit-compliance-and-the-8020-rule</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Last August, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a momentous decision in the Restaurant Law Center v. DOL case that vacated the DOL’s infamous 80/20/30 rule. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 10:44:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Increased Sales Come in the Right (Food) Packages</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/increased-sales-come-in-the-right-food-packages</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/increased-sales-come-in-the-right-food-packages</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Boosting your takeout, delivery or drive-thru sales can be as easy as investing in better food packaging, survey says. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 08:57:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Projected to Add 490k Seasonal Jobs This Summer</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurants-projected-to-add-490k-seasonal-jobs-this-summer</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurants-projected-to-add-490k-seasonal-jobs-this-summer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An uptick in the restaurant industry’s prime labor pool will likely support hiring for the summer season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 09:50:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Elevated Costs Continue to Pressure Restaurant Profitability</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/elevated-costs-continue-to-pressure-restaurant-profitability</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/elevated-costs-continue-to-pressure-restaurant-profitability</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Total restaurant input costs soared 30% since before the pandemic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 09:40:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Wholesale Food Prices Declined in April but Remain Above Year&amp;ago Levels</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/wholesale-food-prices-declined-in-april-but-remain-above-year-ago-levels</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Wholesale food prices declined for the second consecutive month in April, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Producer Price Index for All Foods – which represents the change in average prices paid to domestic producers for their output – fell 1.5% between March and April. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 12:26:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Rose for the Second Consecutive Month in April</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Despite a deterioration in sentiment and some cracks beginning to form in the household balance sheet, consumers remain steadfast in their desire to spend at restaurants. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:16:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Navigating Restaurant Industry Challenges: Five Strategic Imperatives for Future Success</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/navigating-restaurant-industry-challenges-five-strategic-imperatives-for-future-success</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/navigating-restaurant-industry-challenges-five-strategic-imperatives-for-future-success</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Deloitte released a new report outlining the restaurant industry&#039;s various challenges, such as diminishing traffic, high costs, and changing consumer preferences. To overcome these obstacles, five strategic imperatives are suggested: unlocking new growth horizons, elevating convenience and connection, unleashing breakthrough efficiency, empowering the future-ready workforce, and serving up a sustainable future. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:04:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Uncertainty Looms As Restaurant Operators Await Tariffs’ Future</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uncertainty-looms-as-restaurant-operators-await-tariffs-future</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uncertainty-looms-as-restaurant-operators-await-tariffs-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Commodities expert says flexibility in sourcing, plus menu re-engineering where possible, are good practices to follow. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 12:25:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Menu Prices Climbed for a Third Straight Month in April, Even As Overall Inflation Cooled</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-menu-prices-climbed-for-a-third-straight-month-in-april-even-as-overall-inflation-cooled</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-menu-prices-climbed-for-a-third-straight-month-in-april-even-as-overall-inflation-cooled</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumer prices rose 0.2% in April, matching expectations and marking a modest increase after a slight 0.1% decline in March. On a year-over-year basis, inflation eased to 2.3%i, ts lowest level since February 2021. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 12:56:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Record&amp;Breaking Domestic Travel Predicted for Memorial Day Weekend</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/record-breaking-domestic-travel-predicted-for-memorial-day-weekend</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/record-breaking-domestic-travel-predicted-for-memorial-day-weekend</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AAA Forecasts 45.1 Million Americans to Travel Over Memorial Day Holiday ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 12:18:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Value is a Big Piece of Off&amp;Premises Dining’s Popularity Play</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/value-is-a-big-piece-of-off-premises-dinings-popularity-play</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/value-is-a-big-piece-of-off-premises-dinings-popularity-play</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Customers claim convenience, quality and price affect their ordering decisions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 11:44:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New National Restaurant Association Report Provides a Demographic Profile of Restaurant Owners</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-national-restaurant-association-report-provides-a-demographic-profile-of-restaurant-owners</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-national-restaurant-association-report-provides-a-demographic-profile-of-restaurant-owners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The accessibility of restaurant ownership across demographic groups illustrates the entrepreneurial opportunities in the industry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 14:02:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Operators Are Becoming More Cautious With Their Workforce Expansion Plans</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-operators-are-becoming-more-cautious-with-their-workforce-expansion-plans</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-operators-are-becoming-more-cautious-with-their-workforce-expansion-plans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite the recent gains, eating and drinking place payrolls were still down 19,000 jobs since the beginning of the year – a significant deterioration from the healthy gains during the second half of 2024. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 11:59:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Operators Reported Mixed Same&amp;store Sales and Traffic Results in March</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-operators-reported-mixed-same-store-sales-and-traffic-results-in-march</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-operators-reported-mixed-same-store-sales-and-traffic-results-in-march</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant operators reported mixed same-store sales readings in March, which represented a sharp improvement from February’s dampened levels.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:17:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Accommodation and Foodservices Job Openings Dip to Six&amp;Month Low in March</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-accommodation-and-foodservices-job-openings-dip-to-six-month-low-in-march</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-accommodation-and-foodservices-job-openings-dip-to-six-month-low-in-march</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The accommodation and food services sector reported 858,000 job openings in March, down from a revised 900,000 in February and a six-month low. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:39:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Business Dining Shows Resilience Amid Uncertain Economic Landscape</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/business-dining-shows-resilience-amid-uncertain-economic-landscape</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/business-dining-shows-resilience-amid-uncertain-economic-landscape</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While overall restaurant growth slows in early 2025, findings from Dinova&#039;s State of Business Dining report highlight business dining&#039;s relative stability during economic uncertainty. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:43:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Access Denied: the Rise of Black&amp;Market Reservations Disrupting the Restaurant Dining Experience</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/access-denied-the-rise-of-black-market-reservations-disrupting-the-restaurant-dining-experience</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/access-denied-the-rise-of-black-market-reservations-disrupting-the-restaurant-dining-experience</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Third-party sites increase consumer dining costs, increase the rate of no-shows, and can damage a restaurant brand, per National Restaurant Association survey ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:29:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>For U.S. Restaurants and Other Businesses, Demographics Will Remain a Challenge</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/for-us-restaurants-and-other-businesses-demographics-will-remain-a-challenge</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/for-us-restaurants-and-other-businesses-demographics-will-remain-a-challenge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The total fertility rate in the U.S. remains well below the replacement level of 2.1, or the threshold at which a generation can sustain its population. This underscores why demographic trends will pose long-term challenges for the U.S. in the years ahead. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:47:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>OpenTable Study Finds Mothers Favor Dining Out Solo for Mother&amp;apos;s Day</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/opentable-study-finds-mothers-favor-dining-out-solo-for-mothers-day</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/opentable-study-finds-mothers-favor-dining-out-solo-for-mothers-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A recent OpenTable study indicates that nearly a third of mothers (30%) consider dining out alone as part of their Mother&#039;s Day celebrations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:02:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>A Weaker Dollar Adds Pressure for Restaurants</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/a-weaker-dollar-adds-pressure-for-restaurants</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/a-weaker-dollar-adds-pressure-for-restaurants</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amid rising tariffs and shifting global supply chains, restaurant operators are also watching currency markets. Typically, higher U.S. tariffs coincide with a stronger dollar, as demand for U.S. currency rises to cover the added import costs—helping to offset some of the impact. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:05:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Report: Takeout, Drive&amp;Thru, Delivery Are More Popular Than Ever</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/report-takeout-drive-thru-delivery-are-more-popular-than-ever</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/report-takeout-drive-thru-delivery-are-more-popular-than-ever</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Off-premises dining is important to all, but especially Gen Zs and millennials. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:11:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Managing Kitchen Temperatures: A Rising Challenge for US Restaurants</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/managing-kitchen-temperatures-a-rising-challenge-for-us-restaurants</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/managing-kitchen-temperatures-a-rising-challenge-for-us-restaurants</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A recent article highlights the growing issue among U.S. restaurant leaders regarding the control of kitchen temperatures. High construction costs and scarcity of real estate are driving more restaurants to adapt nontraditional spaces like former retail boxes, which present more challenging HVAC issues. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New National Restaurant Association Report Provides a Demographic Profile of the Restaurant Workforce</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-national-restaurant-association-report-provides-a-demographic-profile-of-the-restaurant-workforce</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-national-restaurant-association-report-provides-a-demographic-profile-of-the-restaurant-workforce</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The restaurant and foodservice industry is the nation’s second largest private sector employer, providing 15.7 million jobs – or 10% of the total U.S. workforce.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:12:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Off&amp;Premises Restaurant Trends 2025</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/off-premises-restaurant-trends-2025</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/off-premises-restaurant-trends-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This report explores those questions for delivery, takeout and drive-thru—by generation and geography (urban, suburban, rural)—and offers some strategies that operators can use to set themselves apart from their competitors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:28:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Fine Wine Market and Restaurants Projected to Hit €58 Billion in 2024</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/fine-wine-market-and-restaurants-projected-to-hit-58-billion-in-2024</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/fine-wine-market-and-restaurants-projected-to-hit-58-billion-in-2024</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The fine wine market is estimated to reach a value of €30 billion in 2024, despite accounting for just 1.5% of the total wine market by volume. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:23:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>TouchBistro 2025 American Diner Trends Report Shows Resilience in Consumer Habits, Signaling Optimism for Restaurants</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/touchbistro-2025-american-diner-trends-report-shows-resilience-in-consumer-habits-signaling-optimism-for-restaurants</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/touchbistro-2025-american-diner-trends-report-shows-resilience-in-consumer-habits-signaling-optimism-for-restaurants</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Survey of 1,500 American diners reveals uptick in frequency of dining out, delivery and takeout despite rising cost of living ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:56:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>UK Hospitality Sector Faces £3.4 Billion Annual Cost Increases: Job Losses Feared</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-hospitality-sector-faces-34-billion-annual-cost-increases-job-losses-feared</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-hospitality-sector-faces-34-billion-annual-cost-increases-job-losses-feared</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ UK Hospitality businesses face £3.4 billion in additional costs from April, including £1.9 billion in wage costs, £1 billion in employer National Insurance Contributions, and £500 million in business rates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:15:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Commodities Corner: Higher Prices Require Operator Flexibility</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/commodities-corner-higher-prices-require-operator-flexibility</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/commodities-corner-higher-prices-require-operator-flexibility</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As operators brace for continued price hikes, analyst Bill Lapp looks at the lay of the land. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:17:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Report: Winning in the Restaurant Business Through Direct Ordering and Smarter Technology</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/report-winning-in-the-restaurant-business-through-direct-ordering-and-smarter-technology</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/report-winning-in-the-restaurant-business-through-direct-ordering-and-smarter-technology</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 2025 State of Digital Report by Qu reveals how direct ordering, smarter technology, and unified data can drive long-term growth in the fast casual and quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:40:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Imports Jump to Record High in January in Anticipation of New Tariffs</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-imports-jump-to-record-high-in-january-in-anticipation-of-new-tariffs</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-imports-jump-to-record-high-in-january-in-anticipation-of-new-tariffs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. trade deficit surged to a record high in January, rising from $98.06 billion in December to $131.38 billion, easily surpassing the previous peak of $101.91 billion in March 2022, when supply chain disruptions were at their worst in the aftermath of the pandemic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:24:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>A Look at the Restaurant Environment from the National Restaurant Association, and What to Expect This Year</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/a-look-at-the-restaurant-environment-from-the-national-restaurant-association-and-what-to-expect-this-year</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/a-look-at-the-restaurant-environment-from-the-national-restaurant-association-and-what-to-expect-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As operators and consumers continue to deal with rising costs and inflation, Chad Moutray, the Association’s Senior Vice President of Research &amp; Knowledge, addressed some of the trends and concerns currently affecting the restaurant industry.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:26:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Independent Restaurant Industry Shows Resilience and Innovation Amid Economic Challenges: James Beard Foundation Report</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/independent-restaurant-industry-shows-resilience-and-innovation-amid-economic-challenges-james-beard-foundation-report</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/independent-restaurant-industry-shows-resilience-and-innovation-amid-economic-challenges-james-beard-foundation-report</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report by the James Beard Foundation unveils an industry transforming to overcome multiple challenges, including rising costs, labor issues, and evolving customer behavior. Despite the hurdles, independent restaurants demonstrate remarkable resilience and innovation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:48:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.K. Hospitality Sector Faces Employment Crisis Amid April Cost Increases</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-hospitality-sector-faces-employment-crisis-amid-april-cost-increases</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-hospitality-sector-faces-employment-crisis-amid-april-cost-increases</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A survey by UK hospitality trade associations predicts that 70% of businesses in the sector may have to cut jobs due to increasing employment costs and reduced rates relief starting in April. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:32:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dessert: a Sweet Addition to the Dining Experience</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/dessert-a-sweet-addition-to-the-dining-experience</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mini desserts appeal to diners who want to enjoy sweets without overindulging, and also stimulate add-on sales. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:04:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Delmonico&amp;apos;s Hospitality Group Forecasts 2025 Dining Trends: Embrace Global Flavours and Personalized Experiences</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Delmonico&#039;s Hospitality Group, an influential culinary and hospitality management firm, has shared its forecast for the dining and hospitality industry in 2025. The group highlights key trends such as global food trends, a shift in dining preferences, plant-based options, and personalized events. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:23:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The Rise and Fall of Local Restaurants: An Insider&amp;apos;s Perspective</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-local-restaurants-an-insiders-perspective</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ An article by Will Lennox for GQ Australia laments the decline of local dining institutions and urges us to rekindle our patronage before we lose them forever. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:02:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Consumer Outlook February 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Consumers are expected to remain resilient in 2025, despite some recent softening in the labor market. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:38:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Wedding Trends 2025: Bold Designs and Immersive Experiences Define the New Era</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to industry experts at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, the weddings of 2025 are expected to be characterized by personalized experiences, innovative designs, and immersive entertainment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:20:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Economic Outlook February 2025 &amp; Consumers Will Likely Continue to Drive Growth in the Economy in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-economic-outlook-february-2025-consumers-will-likely-continue-to-drive-growth-in-the-economy-in-2025</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This article presents the latest trends in key economic indicators as well as an outlook for the year ahead.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:38:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The 2025 U.S. State of the Industry Shows Cautious Optimism</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/the-2025-us-state-of-the-industry-shows-cautious-optimism</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/the-2025-us-state-of-the-industry-shows-cautious-optimism</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New research finds operators feeling positive about business despite challenges they face. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:23:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Google Predicts Emerging Restaurant Search Trends for 2025</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/google-predicts-emerging-restaurant-search-trends-for-2025</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Google&#039;s new report predicts that by 2025, restaurant searches will be driven by sustainability, technology, and inclusivity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:40:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Trends in 2025: AI, Lower Prices, and Unique Dining Experiences</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/restaurant-trends-in-2025-ai-lower-prices-and-unique-dining-experiences</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to a new study, restaurant operators want to enhance guest engagement in 2025 by implementing new pricing, ordering, and marketing strategies. They also aim to create unique dining experiences and to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to fill labor gaps and enhance customer service. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:55:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Flavor Forward: Exploring the Top Menu Trends of 2025 &amp; By Venice Sacco</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/flavor-forward-exploring-the-top-menu-trends-of-2025-by-venice-sacco</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/flavor-forward-exploring-the-top-menu-trends-of-2025-by-venice-sacco</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Are you ready to dive into F&amp;B planning and wonder about new menu trends for 2025? This year marks a pivotal moment for the restaurant and hospitality industry, where menu innovation meets diners’ ever-evolving expectations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:53:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Health and Nutrition Are Shaping the Future of Menus and Driving the Industry Forward</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/health-and-nutrition-are-shaping-the-future-of-menus-and-driving-the-industry-forward</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to the National Restaurant Association&#039;s What’s Hot 2025 Culinary Forecast, health and nutrition are emerging as central and supporting themes, highlighting their growing influence on the culinary landscape.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Hospitality Drives November U.K. Economic Growth</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/hospitality-drives-november-uk-economic-growth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Food and beverage had the strongest November in the whole economy, demonstrating the growth potential of hospitality. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:49:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>MFHA Leader Talks About Cultural Intelligence in Foodservice and Hospitality</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/mfha-leader-talks-about-cultural-intelligence-in-foodservice-and-hospitality</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/mfha-leader-talks-about-cultural-intelligence-in-foodservice-and-hospitality</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Erika Cospy Carr discusses what’s on deck for industry inclusion work in 2025 and what it means for restaurant growth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:30:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Snack Replaces Meals for One in Six Adult Americans in 2024, Says Euromonitor International</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/snack-replaces-meals-for-one-in-six-adult-americans-in-2024-says-euromonitor-international</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to a report from Euromonitor International, one out of six adults in the United States has been replacing meals with snacks. The study reveals a growing trend towards &#039;snackification&#039; in the country and worldwide. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:22:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Delivery Platforms Level the Playing Field for Small Foodservice Operators in APAC</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/delivery-platforms-level-the-playing-field-for-small-foodservice-operators-in-apac</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/delivery-platforms-level-the-playing-field-for-small-foodservice-operators-in-apac</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The advent of food delivery platforms like FoodPanda, Grab, Swiggy, and Zomato has revolutionized the industry, increasing visibility for smaller operators and providing a more level playing field. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:45:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The Rising Influence of Meal Deals in the APAC&amp;apos;s Restaurant Industry Amid Economic Challenges</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/the-rising-influence-of-meal-deals-in-the-apacs-restaurant-industry-amid-economic-challenges</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/the-rising-influence-of-meal-deals-in-the-apacs-restaurant-industry-amid-economic-challenges</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ According to GlobalData, meal deals, offering a combination of items at a lower price, have emerged as a significant part of the QSR industry in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:21:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Japan&amp;apos;s Food Replicas: Changing the Way Tourists Experience Japanese Cuisine</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/japans-food-replicas-changing-the-way-tourists-experience-japanese-cuisine</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/japans-food-replicas-changing-the-way-tourists-experience-japanese-cuisine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ These visually appealing food models become immersive attractions that blend art, innovation, and traditional Japanese cuisine. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:04:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>UK&amp;apos;s Alcohol Avoidance Trend Predicted to Persist Over Festive Period</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uks-alcohol-avoidance-trend-predicted-to-persist-over-festive-period</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uks-alcohol-avoidance-trend-predicted-to-persist-over-festive-period</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The demand for low and no-alcohol beverages is increasing as consumers continually opt for healthier variants and prefer sobriety for enhanced social experiences. The rise in demand for such drinks during Christmas is particularly significant, marking a shift in cultural norms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:06:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Mastering Restaurant Success: Best Practices in Restaurant Stategic Planning &amp; By Heather Apse</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/mastering-restaurant-success-best-practices-in-restaurant-stategic-planning-by-heather-apse</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/mastering-restaurant-success-best-practices-in-restaurant-stategic-planning-by-heather-apse</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Let’s explore some best practices to help you craft and execute a winning strategy for your restaurant to improve your business and meet your goals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:26:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Popmenu Survey Shows Increasing Preference for Water and Non&amp;Alcoholic Drinks at Restaurants</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/popmenu-survey-shows-increasing-preference-for-water-and-non-alcoholic-drinks-at-restaurants</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/popmenu-survey-shows-increasing-preference-for-water-and-non-alcoholic-drinks-at-restaurants</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite the trend towards non-alcoholic beverages, there remains a steady demand for alcoholic drinks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:22:40 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>India Witnesses a Surge in Food Delivery Services</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/india-witnesses-a-surge-in-food-delivery-services</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The competition to deliver food in a matter of minutes is escalating in India, as per a report by GlobalData. The research firm has noted a surge in the demand for quick, convenient meal deliveries, creating a fiercely competitive market. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:45:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Cost of Living Comparisons Around the Country for 2023 By the National Restaurant Association</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/cost-of-living-comparisons-around-the-country-for-2023-by-the-national-restaurant-association</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/cost-of-living-comparisons-around-the-country-for-2023-by-the-national-restaurant-association</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For businesses, especially restaurants, understanding these regional disparities is crucial when expanding to new locations, as it impacts costs, wages, and overall operational expenses. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:35:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Favor Reveals Second Annual How Texas Orders in Report</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/favor-reveals-second-annual-how-texas-orders-in-report</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/favor-reveals-second-annual-how-texas-orders-in-report</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 2024 report highlights the Lone Star State&#039;s most memorable delivery moments and cravings ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:43:01 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Rising Costs and Employee Retention: Major Concerns for the Restaurant Industry, Says Restaurant365 Survey</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/rising-costs-and-employee-retention-major-concerns-for-the-restaurant-industry-says-restaurant365-survey</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/rising-costs-and-employee-retention-major-concerns-for-the-restaurant-industry-says-restaurant365-survey</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The survey gathered insights from restaurant leaders representing over 6,200 locations and found that rising labor and food costs and recruitment and retention issues are major concerns for the industry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:39:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association Association Amps Up Its Research Resources</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/national-restaurant-association-association-amps-up-its-research-resources</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/national-restaurant-association-association-amps-up-its-research-resources</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Seeks to give operators more data to help make business decisions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:29:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Southeast Asian Foods Are What’s Hot at U.S. Restaurants</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/southeast-asian-foods-are-whats-hot-at-us-restaurants</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/southeast-asian-foods-are-whats-hot-at-us-restaurants</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Culinary forecast explores reasons why chefs and restaurants are gravitating toward this popular cuisine. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:27:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Grubhub&amp;apos;s 2024 Trend Report Highlights Extra Protein and Espresso Love</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/grubhubs-2024-trend-report-highlights-extra-protein-and-espresso-love</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/grubhubs-2024-trend-report-highlights-extra-protein-and-espresso-love</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The report showed a particular preference for protein, with chicken featuring in almost 40% of all Grubhub restaurant orders and three times as often as beef in grocery store orders. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:43:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Discover the Beverage Trends Set to Dominate 2025</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/discover-the-beverage-trends-set-to-dominate-2025</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ New What’s Hot Culinary Forecast offers insight into the drinks making moves on menus. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:16:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Consumers Increasingly Opt for Takeout Over Cooking for Thanksgiving, Popmenu Study Finds</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/consumers-increasingly-opt-for-takeout-over-cooking-for-thanksgiving-popmenu-study-finds</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/consumers-increasingly-opt-for-takeout-over-cooking-for-thanksgiving-popmenu-study-finds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The research surveyed over 1,000 U.S. consumers from November 17 to 18, 2024, and found that 37% of consumers plan to order from restaurants this year, a rise from 32% in the previous year ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:15:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Top 15 Food Trends to Watch in 2025 &amp; By James Samson</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/top-15-food-trends-to-watch-in-2025-by-james-samson</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/top-15-food-trends-to-watch-in-2025-by-james-samson</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ethnic Fusion, Plant-Based Evolution and Lab-Grown Foods are amongst the trends for 2025 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:35:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Sustainability, Health and Variety Top List of 2025 Macro Trends</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant operators are adding more environmental and personal well-being options to attract a greater diversity of diners. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:21:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Wholesale Food Prices Trended Higher in Recent Months</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-wholesale-food-prices-trended-higher-in-recent-months</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Producer Price Index for All Foods – which represents the change in average prices paid to domestic producers for their output – declined 1.1% between September and October. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:26:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Workforce Trends and Challenges Uncovered in 7shifts&amp;apos; Annual Report</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/restaurant-workforce-trends-and-challenges-uncovered-in-7shifts-annual-report</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The findings are based on a survey involving over 900 restaurant managers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:19:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Mid&amp;Week Dining and Group Meals Among Top Food Trends for 2025, Says OpenTable</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/mid-week-dining-and-group-meals-among-top-food-trends-for-2025-says-opentable</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to OpenTable&#039;s recent consumer research, 54% of respondents plan to dine out more next year than they did this year, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the trend. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:11:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/2025-whats-hot-culinary-forecast</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/2025-whats-hot-culinary-forecast</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In 2025…Personal and planetary well-being, coupled with a deeper exploration of Southeast Asian cuisines, are the leading trends in the 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Foreca ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:14:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Job Growth Was Choppy in Recent Months</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-job-growth-was-choppy-in-recent-months</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant job growth settled back into a choppy trendline, as sharp downward revisions changed the previous narrative of a strong third quarter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:58:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Operators Reported Lower Same&amp;store Sales and Customer Traffic in September</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-operators-reported-lower-same-store-sales-and-customer-traffic-in-september</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant operators reported a net decline in same-store sales in September, though the readings improved somewhat from recent months.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:47:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Rose 1% in September</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-sales-rose-1-in-september</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-sales-rose-1-in-september</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ September’s healthy sales volume – when combined with the positively-revised readings in both July and August – suggests that consumers’ ability and willingness to spend in restaurants remains intact.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:32:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Job Openings Have Stabilized in Line with Pre&amp;Pandemic Trends</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-job-openings-have-stabilized-in-line-with-pre-pandemic-trends</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-job-openings-have-stabilized-in-line-with-pre-pandemic-trends</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In September, the accommodation and food services sector reported 815,000 job openings, a significant drop from the revised 917,000 openings in August but matching the level observed in July, which was also 815,000. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:44:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Consumer Spending in U.S. Restaurants Rose 1% in September</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/consumer-spending-in-us-restaurants-rose-1-in-september</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/consumer-spending-in-us-restaurants-rose-1-in-september</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ September’s positive sales reading suggests that consumers’ ability and willingness to spend in restaurants remains intact. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:50:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Soft Drinks Companies Top the List of Soccer Sponsors in the Americas</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/soft-drinks-companies-top-the-list-of-soccer-sponsors-in-the-americas</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/soft-drinks-companies-top-the-list-of-soccer-sponsors-in-the-americas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ According to a report by data analytics company GlobalData, non-alcoholic beverage brands have emerged as the leading sponsors of soccer in the Americas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:31:40 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Six Factors That Affect Hospitality and Restaurant Staffing</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/six-factors-that-affect-hospitality-and-restaurant-staffing</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/six-factors-that-affect-hospitality-and-restaurant-staffing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Managing staffing in hospitality and restaurants involves addressing several key factors that impact workforce planning and overall operational efficiency. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:03:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Added Nearly 70k Jobs in September</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurants-added-nearly-70k-jobs-in-september</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurants-added-nearly-70k-jobs-in-september</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant job growth regained momentum in recent months, with September representing the largest monthly increase in more than two years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:39:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Jll’s Pubs Investor Sentiment Survey Shows Renewed Confidence in Sector</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/jlls-pubs-investor-sentiment-survey-shows-renewed-confidence-in-sector</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/jlls-pubs-investor-sentiment-survey-shows-renewed-confidence-in-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ JLL Hotels &amp; Hospitality Group has undertaken its inaugural Pubs Investor Sentiment Survey, the first of its kind in Australia, with the results now published. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:13:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Life Beyond the U.K. Tipping Legislation: The Exciting Road Ahead for Hospitality &amp; By Dan Hawkie, CCO of TiPJAR</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/life-beyond-the-uk-tipping-legislation-the-exciting-road-ahead-for-hospitality-by-dan-hawkie-cco-of-tipjar</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/life-beyond-the-uk-tipping-legislation-the-exciting-road-ahead-for-hospitality-by-dan-hawkie-cco-of-tipjar</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The changes in the new legislation are significant, aiming to bring much-needed transparency and fairness to how tips are distributed across the hospitality sector and other tipped industries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:11:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The Tipping Problem: 43% of U.S. Consumers Want to Eliminate Tipping Altogether</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/the-tipping-problem-43-of-us-consumers-want-to-eliminate-tipping-altogether</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/the-tipping-problem-43-of-us-consumers-want-to-eliminate-tipping-altogether</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tighter household budgets paired with tipping fatigue is causing U.S. consumers to pull back on gratuities for restaurant staff and wish for a general departure from tipping. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:19:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurants Helping The Community: 10 Ways Your Restaurant Can Give Back To The Local Community</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/restaurants-helping-the-community-10-ways-your-restaurant-can-give-back-to-the-local-community</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/restaurants-helping-the-community-10-ways-your-restaurant-can-give-back-to-the-local-community</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As a business, it’s important to be thinking about ways you can give back - and not just during the holidays. No matter your company size, there are plenty of options for ways you can support your local community all year round. We break down a few of our favorites. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:23:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Were Relatively Flat In Recent Months</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-sales-were-relatively-flat-in-recent-months</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-sales-were-relatively-flat-in-recent-months</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The recent slowdown in restaurant sales growth was not due to a lack of interest among consumers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:32:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Billion Pound Tax Bombshell to Hit U.K. Hospitality Industry</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/billion-pound-tax-bombshell-to-hit-uk-hospitality-industry</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/billion-pound-tax-bombshell-to-hit-uk-hospitality-industry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The end of business rates relief will sting hospitality with a £928m bill in April, unless the Government addresses the looming cliff edge. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:37:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.K. Job Vacancies in the Hospitality Sector Fall Below 100,000, But Wage Pressures Remain</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-job-vacancies-in-the-hospitality-sector-fall-below-100000-but-wage-pressures-remain</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-job-vacancies-in-the-hospitality-sector-fall-below-100000-but-wage-pressures-remain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New data from the Office for National Statistics showed that there were 98,000 vacancies in food service and accommodation, falling below 100,000 for the first time since the pandemic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:06:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Toast Restaurant Trends Report: The Cost Of Going Out To Lunch</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/toast-restaurant-trends-report-the-cost-of-going-out-to-lunch</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/toast-restaurant-trends-report-the-cost-of-going-out-to-lunch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Q2 2024 Restaurant Trends report examines popular lunch food trends, quick-service restaurant transactions in 20 U.S. cities, restaurant employee wages, and tipping data. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:46:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Added Nearly 30k Jobs In August</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurants-added-nearly-30k-jobs-in-august</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurants-added-nearly-30k-jobs-in-august</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant job growth was uneven in recent months, but the overall trendline remains generally positive. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:54:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Fiserv Small Business Index Holds Steady in August: U.S. Transaction Growth Accelerates As Restaurant and Retail Sales Trend Upward</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/fiserv-small-business-index-holds-steady-in-august-us-transaction-growth-accelerates-as-restaurant-and-retail-sales-trend-upward</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/fiserv-small-business-index-holds-steady-in-august-us-transaction-growth-accelerates-as-restaurant-and-retail-sales-trend-upward</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Small business sales grew 1.6% year over year, and declined 0.3% month over month; transactions grew 5.7% year over year, and 1.3% month over month ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:07:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New Report Provides Operational Data On U.S. Restaurants</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-report-provides-operational-data-on-us-restaurants</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-report-provides-operational-data-on-us-restaurants</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Labor costs represented an elevated share of restaurant outlays as the industry was emerging from the pandemic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:17:38 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New Survey: The Restaurant Industry Proud and Passionate Despite Society&amp;apos;s Lack of Recognition</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-survey-the-restaurant-industry-proud-and-passionate-despite-societys-lack-of-recognition</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-survey-the-restaurant-industry-proud-and-passionate-despite-societys-lack-of-recognition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Unmo, Sweden&#039;s largest community for the restaurant industry, has recently conducted an extensive market survey among its members. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:37:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Two&amp;apos;s Company, Three&amp;apos;s a Charm in Multi&amp;Brand Collaborations</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/twos-company-threes-a-charm-in-multi-brand-collaborations</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/twos-company-threes-a-charm-in-multi-brand-collaborations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Creative retail and restaurant brand collaborations engage consumers and increase market share ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:11:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>How to Amaze Customers with Your Restaurant Interior</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/how-to-amaze-customers-with-your-restaurant-interior</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/how-to-amaze-customers-with-your-restaurant-interior</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When contemplating running a restaurant, beyond a fantastic menu, addressing the restaurant&#039;s aesthetics is crucial. One significant factor leading to the failure of numerous restaurants, despite offering excellent food, is the oversight of restaurant design. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:41:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Are Trending Modestly Higher</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-sales-are-trending-modestly-higher</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-sales-are-trending-modestly-higher</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumers are expected to continue incorporating restaurants into their spending plans in the months ahead. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:38:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Alcoholic Drinks Market Hits Total Volume Decline Worldwide For Only Third Time In 15 Years: Euromonitor International</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/alcoholic-drinks-market-hits-total-volume-decline-worldwide-for-only-third-time-in-15-years-euromonitor-international</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/alcoholic-drinks-market-hits-total-volume-decline-worldwide-for-only-third-time-in-15-years-euromonitor-international</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Non-alcoholic categories booming, niche categories present opportunities ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:45:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Consumer Outlook August 2024</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-consumer-outlook-august-2024</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-consumer-outlook-august-2024</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Resilient consumers, who largely shrugged off rising interest rates to fuel the post-pandemic economy, may be starting to lose some momentum. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:21:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New Corporate Travel Spend Data Suggests Significant Revenue Opportunities for Restaurants As Consumer Spending Stalls</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-corporate-travel-spend-data-suggests-significant-revenue-opportunities-for-restaurants-as-consumer-spending-stalls</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Business travelers are projected to spend $245 billion on food and beverage, the second-largest travel expense category. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:03:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Added Nearly 20k Jobs in July</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant job growth slowed in recent months, while other indicators suggest a stabilization in the industry workforce. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:39:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>State of the Restaurant Industry Survey Shows Operators Focused on Technology, Training, and Marketing to Overcome Food and Labor Headwinds</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ R365&#039;s midyear study reveals increased investments in sales and marketing, staff, and technology to grow revenue and margins. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:49:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Families Are Dining out More Than Ever, Prioritizing Convenience and Value, According to New National Study from Affinity Group</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/families-are-dining-out-more-than-ever-prioritizing-convenience-and-value-according-to-new-national-study-from-affinity-group</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The study highlights a significant trend in family dining habits, with convenience and value emerging as the top priorities when selecting a restaurant. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:47:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New Report Reveals 78% of Adults Under the Age of 35 Would Dine out More Often if It Were More Enjoyable</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-report-reveals-78-of-adults-under-the-age-of-35-would-dine-out-more-often-if-it-were-more-enjoyable</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ New Survey from ChangeUp Reveals How Much the Restaurant Experience Matters to Customers ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:58:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Rose for the Third Straight Month</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-sales-rose-for-the-third-straight-month</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The continued resilience of the labor market makes it likely that consumers will bend but not break during the second half of the year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:47:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Euros final to deliver £120 million boost for UK’s pubs</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/euros-final-to-deliver-120-million-boost-for-uks-pubs</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Britain’s pubs and bars are set to benefit from huge increased sales this Sunday, as part of an almost billion-pound windfall from the tournament. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:35:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Job Growth Stalled in the Second Quarter</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-job-growth-stalled-in-the-second-quarter</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The recent slowdown in job growth mirrored the soft patch in restaurant sales. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:09:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Tartan Army Boosts Scottish Hospitality Sales by a Third</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/tartan-army-boosts-scottish-hospitality-sales-by-a-third</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Scotland games during the Euros saw an average 33% increase to sales in Scottish hospitality venues. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:57:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Americans Are Planning on Dining out More: Doggy Bags, Happy Hours and Value Meals Surge in Popularity</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/americans-are-planning-on-dining-out-more-doggy-bags-happy-hours-and-value-meals-surge-in-popularity</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 81% of Americans are dining out once a month or more, with 39% dining out once a week or more. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:50:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Consumer Spending in U.S. Restaurants Softened in Recent Months</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/consumer-spending-in-us-restaurants-softened-in-recent-months</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant sales softened in recent months, but the strength of the labor market will likely continue to support consumer activity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:29:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Increasing U.K. Pub Closures Show Impact of Cost Increases</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/increasing-uk-pub-closures-show-impact-of-cost-increases</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ New analysis shows the number of pubs in England and Wales fell by 239 in the first quarter of 2024 – almost 80 a month. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:37:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Landlords prepare for Euros boom as 33 million Brits plan to visit pub for England games</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/landlords-prepare-for-euros-boom-as-33-million-brits-plan-to-visit-pub-for-england-games</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ With Europe’s festival of football kicking off this Friday when Scotland take on tournament hosts Germany, the survey reveals that nearly half of the UK’s sports fans (49%) plan to watch as many matches as they can during the month-long competition. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:11:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Added More Than 24k Jobs in May</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurants-added-more-than-24k-jobs-in-may</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurants-added-more-than-24k-jobs-in-may</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ U.S. Restaurants continued to boost staffing levels in anticipation of a busy summer season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:03:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Supply Chain&amp;Vendor Relationships Are Changing</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/supply-chain-vendor-relationships-are-changing</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/supply-chain-vendor-relationships-are-changing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Execs talk shop about the best strategies and biggest threats to supply chain success. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 11:57:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Cool Finds at the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/cool-finds-at-the-2024-national-restaurant-association-show</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/cool-finds-at-the-2024-national-restaurant-association-show</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From the rise of regenerative agriculture to the re-emergence of minis, we looked for the next stand-out trends. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 11:50:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Celebrity Backed Restaurants Sweep Across North America</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/celebrity-backed-restaurants-sweep-across-north-america</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/celebrity-backed-restaurants-sweep-across-north-america</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a competitive market, having a famous face helps cut through the clutter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 11:54:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Proven Tips to Increase Restaurant Revenue and Profitability &amp; By Heather Apse</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/proven-tips-to-increase-restaurant-revenue-and-profitability-by-heather-apse</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/proven-tips-to-increase-restaurant-revenue-and-profitability-by-heather-apse</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As a restaurant owner, it’s easy to lose sleep over your bottom line. Optimizing your restaurant revenue and potential earnings is a delicate balance between the sales you bring in and your expenses. Want to know how to influence profitability? Let’s dive into restaurant revenue and some key takeaways that you can implement for business success. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 12:18:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Projected to Add 525k Seasonal Jobs This Summer</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurants-projected-to-add-525k-seasonal-jobs-this-summer</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 2024 will represent the second consecutive summer in which eating and drinking places added at least 525,000 seasonal jobs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 14:32:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Were Flat in Recent Months</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-sales-were-flat-in-recent-months</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Although restaurant sales leveled off in recent months, they still held up relatively well compared to other retail sectors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 13:24:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The Keg Stand&amp;apos;s on Top: Market Force Study Reveals What It Takes to Win in the Hyper&amp;Competitive U.S. Casual Dining Space</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/the-keg-stands-on-top-market-force-study-reveals-what-it-takes-to-win-in-the-hyper-competitive-us-casual-dining-space</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/the-keg-stands-on-top-market-force-study-reveals-what-it-takes-to-win-in-the-hyper-competitive-us-casual-dining-space</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Market Force Information has unveiled pivotal findings from its recent extensive survey on casual dining preferences across the United States. This comprehensive study highlights shifting trends influenced by economic factors and evolving consumer tastes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 13:15:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.K. Hospitality Vacancies Remain Stubbornly Above Pre&amp;pandemic Levels, with Little Positive Movement in Five Months</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-hospitality-vacancies-remain-stubbornly-above-pre-pandemic-levels-with-little-positive-movement-in-five-months</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-hospitality-vacancies-remain-stubbornly-above-pre-pandemic-levels-with-little-positive-movement-in-five-months</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There were 107,000 vacancies in hospitality in the quarter to April 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics. This is 15% higher than pre-pandemic levels of 93,000. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 13:08:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Survey by SpotOn Reveals Restaurant Workers and Consumers Aren&amp;apos;t So Far Apart on Tip Culture</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/survey-by-spoton-reveals-restaurant-workers-and-consumers-arent-so-far-apart-on-tip-culture</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Despite reports of &#039;tipflation&#039;, study finds that most workers&#039; tips have stayed the same, and their expectations remain modest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 13:32:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Consumers in the U.S. Spend 30% of Monthly Food Budgets on Restaurants, Down from 40% in 2022</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/consumers-in-the-us-spend-30-of-monthly-food-budgets-on-restaurants-down-from-40-in-2022</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Demand for dining out remains positive, but tighter consumer budgets mean restaurants will need to compete more aggressively for their business - Higher menu prices and added fees are affecting tips ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 13:38:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Travel and Tourism Exports Help Drive UK Growth</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/travel-and-tourism-exports-help-drive-uk-growth</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/travel-and-tourism-exports-help-drive-uk-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Travel was the single biggest change in exports in the first quarter of 2024, helping contribute to GDP growth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 13:17:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Despite Closures, U.K. Restaurant Growth Offers Some Optimism</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/despite-closures-uk-restaurant-growth-offers-some-optimism</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ UKHospitality said that hospitality costs must be reduced to prevent closures and capitalise on growth opportunities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 11:47:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Rate of U.K. Hospitality Closures Slows in First Quarter of 2024 Versus Last Year</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/rate-of-uk-hospitality-closures-slows-in-first-quarter-of-2024-versus-last-year</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/rate-of-uk-hospitality-closures-slows-in-first-quarter-of-2024-versus-last-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Closures in Britain&#039;s hospitality sector slowed from eight sites a day in 2023 to four a day in the first quarter of 2024, the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners reveals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 10:45:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Employment Growth Was Uneven in Recent Months</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-employment-growth-was-uneven-in-recent-months</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ U.S. Restaurant job growth slowed in recent months, but the recent uptick in job openings suggests the demand for employees remains solid. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 15:53:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Vericast Finds Consumers Are Trading Down and Dining out Less Due to Continued Price Increases</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/vericast-finds-consumers-are-trading-down-and-dining-out-less-due-to-continued-price-increases</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Research from Vericast shows 60% of consumers surveyed will &#039;trade down&#039; from a casual dining restaurant to fast food for less expensive burger prices. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 12:32:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Gelato Consumption in Europe: Between +3 and +5% in Spain; Up to +12% in Italy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ On the brink of summer, Sigep Observatory (46th International Artisan Dolce World Expo, organised in Italy by IEG - Italian Exhibition Group, at Rimini Expo Centre from 18th to 22nd January 2025, www.sigep.it) takes a snapshot of data and trends in the European gelato industry. ]]></description>
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<title>Restaurants Play Big Role on the Mother of All Dining&amp;Out Days</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ New research finds many customers plan to eat out or order in on Mothe&#039;s Day to celebrate the special women in their lives. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 17:15:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Study &amp; The Changing Landscape of Selecting Restaurants</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/study-the-changing-landscape-of-selecting-restaurants</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/study-the-changing-landscape-of-selecting-restaurants</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Scientists at Dongguk University explore the attributes influencing consumers&#039; choice between in-person dining and online food delivery. It investigates the interplay of online and offline platforms and how they evolve with time. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:04:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>First Quarter U.S. GDP Growth Disappoints</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/first-quarter-us-gdp-growth-disappoints</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. economy continues to expand, growing for the seventh consecutive quarter despite slowing in Q1. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:54:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Cocktail Culture Can Draw Benefits, but Faces Challenges from Gen Z</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A generational effect is seen in survey findings by GlobalData in how consumers described their spending on pubs, clubs, or bars. Gen Z is well above average by generation in terms of reporting very high spend on-trade. This is despite the widely accepted view that Zoomers are more ambivalent to alcohol than their predecessors, with different values and goals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:14:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>RTD iced&amp;coffee demand driven by Millennials and Gen Z as a third say they are &amp;apos;high coffee spenders&amp;apos;, according to GlobalData</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/rtd-iced-coffee-demand-driven-by-millennials-and-gen-z-as-a-third-say-they-are-high-coffee-spenders-according-to-globaldata</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Younger generation’s exposure to a wider range of flavors and tastes at an early age is boosting Millennials and Gen Z adoption of RTD speciality-iced coffee drinks ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:34:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Rose for the 2nd Consecutive Month in March</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The outlook for consumer spending remains positive as the national labor market is showing little signs of fatigue. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:11:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>How to Transition to More Sustainable Food Packaging</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Moving to more eco-friendly packaging benefits the planet, supports business, and builds customer affinity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:27:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Employment Resumed Its Upward Trajectory</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurants will continue adding jobs in 2024, albeit at a much slower pace compared to recent years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:22:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Durham, North Carolina is the U.S. Drinking Caital with almost 8 bars per 100K residents</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/study-reveals-the-cities-with-the-highest-rated-cocktail-bars-in-the-us</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Upgraded Points Study Reveals the Cities with the Highest-Rated Cocktail Bars in the U.S. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:33:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Asia Pacific Foodservice Spending Surpasses Pre&amp;Covid Levels in 2024 According to Euromonitor International</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/asia-pacific-foodservice-spending-surpasses-pre-covid-levels-in-2024-according-to-euromonitor-international</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Region&#039;s consumer foodservice tops pre-covid level by 2024, reaching US$1,300 billion ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:05:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Private Dining Trends: 12 Next&amp;Level Experiences to Offer in 2024 &amp; By Heather Apse</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/private-dining-trends-12-next-level-experiences-to-offer-in-2024-by-heather-apse</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ There&#039;s no singular definition of what a private dining experience can entail. Generally, it’s about taking the idea of private dining one step further. You can do this by incorporating a memorable, immersive experience. Think about the setting, theme, special interaction, or something in between. In this article, we&#039;re sharing several private dining trends that truly elevate dining experiences for groups. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:11:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurants look to tap revival of snacking out with new launches</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/restaurants-look-to-tap-revival-of-snacking-out-with-new-launches</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The return to office trend has seen a revival in more snacking occasions among consumers. Young consumers are the most time-pressed and tend to be the ones who are likely to eat out the most. Restaurants are rolling out the red carpet of innovations to appeal to these customers and drive sales, says  GlobalData. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:09:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New Data Shows How Tech Integration is Transforming the Restaurant Experience</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-data-shows-how-tech-integration-is-transforming-the-restaurant-experience</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ National Restaurant Association Technology Landscape report showcases industry innovation and where consumer desires are pushing trends ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:02:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Viral Culinary Creations to Inspire Restaurant Menus</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/viral-culinary-creations-to-inspire-restaurant-menus</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ When a viral recipe is trending, it can evoke a sense of urgency that compels diners to try the item. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:23:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Operator Series Examines Key Issues and Solutions</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/restaurant-operator-series-examines-key-issues-and-solutions</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/restaurant-operator-series-examines-key-issues-and-solutions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Whats on Your Plate webinars address food safety, business culture, and tax breaks restoring profitability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:17:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>AI turns conceptual flavors into reality, yet trust remains imperative</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/ai-turns-conceptual-flavors-into-reality-yet-trust-remains-imperative</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the food and beverage industry by translating abstract flavor concepts into tangible realities. Recent advancements in Japan showcase how brands leverage AI to infuse ideas and emotions into product development, creating unique culinary experiences. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:47:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Expanded Payrolls in February</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The recent downward trends in both job openings and the quit rate suggest that the industry&#039;s labor market may be normalizing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:01:32 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Cancellation of Takeaway Orders Increases in the Last Hour of Restaurant Operation</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/cancellation-of-takeaway-orders-increases-in-the-last-hour-of-restaurant-operation</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/cancellation-of-takeaway-orders-increases-in-the-last-hour-of-restaurant-operation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On average, 20% of online orders and 31% of order cancellations occur in the hour before the restaurant closes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:32:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>UK night club closures reveal changing Gen Z behavior as one&amp;fifth say they are socializing less outside the home</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-night-club-closures-reveal-changing-gen-z-behavior-as-one-fifth-say-they-are-socializing-less-outside-the-home</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As Gen Z spending power grows each year, with the cohort expected to account for 27% of the global workforce by 2025, it’s unsurprising that many food and beverage brands are pivoting towards the evolving needs of this generation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Q4 Trends Report: Catering Orders Surge with New Digital Ordering Channels, Food &amp;amp; Alcohol Insights &amp;amp; Tipping Data</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/q4-trends-report-catering-orders-surge-with-new-digital-ordering-channels-food-alcohol-insights-tipping-data</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/q4-trends-report-catering-orders-surge-with-new-digital-ordering-channels-food-alcohol-insights-tipping-data</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Q4 2023 Restaurant Trends report looks into catering activity around the holidays, large events, cold-weather food and alcohol preferences, and weekly tipping trends. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:22:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Made Record Investments in Structures and Equipment in 2022</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurants-made-record-investments-in-structures-and-equipment-in-2022</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurants-made-record-investments-in-structures-and-equipment-in-2022</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The recent surge in capital investment sets the stage for continued industry growth in the years ahead. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:58:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.K. Hospitality Sales on the Up, but Significant Challenges Remain As Operators Look to Save on Costs</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-hospitality-sales-on-the-up-but-significant-challenges-remain-as-operators-look-to-save-on-costs</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/uk-hospitality-sales-on-the-up-but-significant-challenges-remain-as-operators-look-to-save-on-costs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New data from Fourth&#039;s recent Hospitality Workforce Report highlights festive trading figures and sector workforce trends. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:14:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Rose for the 11th Consecutive Month in January</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-sales-rose-for-the-11th-consecutive-month-in-january</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-sales-rose-for-the-11th-consecutive-month-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Given the positive economic outlook and healthy household balance sheets, the upward sales trajectory likely has more room to run. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:31:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Square Q4 2023 Restaurant Industry Report: Consumers Tap Delivery for Breakfast</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/square-q4-2023-restaurant-industry-report-consumers-tap-delivery-for-breakfast</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/square-q4-2023-restaurant-industry-report-consumers-tap-delivery-for-breakfast</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New Square data sheds light on restaurant financing and worker wages in California amid the upcoming minimum wage increase ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:04:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Projected to Add 200k Jobs in 2024</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ If the current participation rates of teens and young adults hold steady, there will be 1.7 million additional workers in the labor pool by 2032. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:43:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Outlook for 2024 Remains Positive for the UK Restaurant and Pub Industry according to Christie &amp;amp; Co</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/outlook-for-2024-remains-positive-for-the-uk-hospitality-industry</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The UK hospitality sector remained resilient from a trading perspective and the outlook for 2024 remains positive, off the back of increased activity in the latter half of last year and the promise of lower inflation and lending costs this year, which should help to unlock the transactional market. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:29:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Tech, Off&amp;Premises Business Help Drive $1T in U.S. Restaurant Sales</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/tech-off-premises-business-help-drive-1t-in-us-restaurant-sales</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/tech-off-premises-business-help-drive-1t-in-us-restaurant-sales</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The State of the U.S. Restaurant Industry is Positive ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:28:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>&amp;apos;Slice of the Union&amp;apos; Report Reveals Taylor Swift&amp;apos;s Fans Greatly Influence Pizza Sales</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/slice-of-the-union-report-reveals-taylor-swifts-fans-greatly-influence-pizza-sales</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/slice-of-the-union-report-reveals-taylor-swifts-fans-greatly-influence-pizza-sales</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Washington State Sells Priciest Large Cheese Pies, Hawaiians are Country&#039;s Best Tippers ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:28:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association Reports U.S. Restaurant Industry Sales Forecast to Set $1.1 Trillion Record in 2024</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant optimism fueled by continued employment growth, technology advancements and expanded consumer use of restaurant apps, off-premises and loyalty programs ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Employment Growth Slowed in Recent Months</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The recent slowdown was a sharp departure from the average monthly increase of 30k jobs during the first 10 months of 2023. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:37:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Taco Bell ranked top among most mentioned QSR companies on Reddit in 2023</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/taco-bell-ranked-top-among-most-mentioned-qsr-companies-on-reddit-in-2023</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/taco-bell-ranked-top-among-most-mentioned-qsr-companies-on-reddit-in-2023</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the fast-paced realm of quick service restaurants (QSRs), a few names consistently echo through the corridors of Reddit, shaping public opinion and culinary trends. In 2023, Taco Bell Corp (Taco Bell) occupied the first position among the top 10 most mentioned QSR companies on Reddit, according to the Social Media Analytics Platform of GlobalData. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:53:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Owners Say They&amp;apos;ll Experiment in the Coming Year With Non&amp;core Offerings Like Meal Kits, Subscriptions, Events, and More</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/restaurant-owners-say-theyll-experiment-in-the-coming-year-with-non-core-offerings-like-meal-kits-subscriptions-events-and-more</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Square Report Reveals Businesses Are Shifting From Survival to Growth Mode in 2024 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:49:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Continued to Trend Higher in December</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-sales-continued-to-trend-higher-in-december</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurant-sales-continued-to-trend-higher-in-december</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ December represented the 10th consecutive month of sales growth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:26:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New figures show that UK hospitality venues enjoyed improved Christmas sales in 2023</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-figures-show-that-uk-hospitality-venues-enjoyed-improved-christmas-sales-in-2023</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/new-figures-show-that-uk-hospitality-venues-enjoyed-improved-christmas-sales-in-2023</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ UKHospitality has said these results were the ‘bare minimum’ venues need as cost pressures mount. The improved sales performance is unlikely to be enough to cover increased operating costs, it said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:17:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Ninety&amp;Four Per Cent of U.S. Full Service Restaurant Operators Have Expansion Plans for 2024</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/ninety-four-per-cent-of-us-full-service-restaurant-operators-have-expansion-plans-for-2024</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/ninety-four-per-cent-of-us-full-service-restaurant-operators-have-expansion-plans-for-2024</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A survey of 600 restaurant operators by TouchBistro reveals regrouping and reorienting of business priorities ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:50:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>EHL Insights &amp; Food and Beverage Industry Trends 2024</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/ehl-insights-food-and-beverage-industry-trends-2024</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/ehl-insights-food-and-beverage-industry-trends-2024</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the wide-ranging Food and Beverage industry, global trends are increasingly important. As cultures intertwine and borders blur, the industry must cater to a palate that is constantly evolving and universally connected. Here, we delve deep into the international choreography that makes F&amp;B a globally harmonized experience. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>EHL Insights &amp; Welllness Beverage Trends of 2024</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/ehl-insights-welllness-beverage-trends-of-2024</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ New technologies in F&amp;B production alongside consumer preferences for easy, convenient health products which fit neatly into our daily routines have spurred a boom in the functional beverage segment... let&#039;s take a closer look at the welllness beverage trends of 2024. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:02:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>How to succeed in business? Increase your commitment to DEI</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/how-to-succeed-in-business-increase-your-commitment-to-dei</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/how-to-succeed-in-business-increase-your-commitment-to-dei</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MFHA shares tips on how to embrace diversity at your restaurant business. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:53:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Consumers Spent More on Restaurants Than New Clothes, Ride Services, and Travel In 2023</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant Dining Trends to Watch in 2024 from Popmenu ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:24:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Closures  in Scotland Show Impact of No Business Support</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/restaurant-closures-in-scotland-show-impact-of-no-business-support</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In the Scottish Budget last year, the Government in Holyrood chose for the second year not to pass on Barnett consequentials from the 75% rate relief in England to Scottish businesses. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:52:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants added nearly 300k jobs during 2023</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/us-restaurants-added-nearly-300k-jobs-during-2023</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Overall restaurant employment surpassed pre-pandemic readings, but the industry’s workforce expansion likely has more room to run in 2024. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:49:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Otter Releases 2023 Restaurant &amp;amp; Delivery Data Report</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129595.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129595.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In This Report, You&#039;ll Find the Most Vital (and Most Timely) Data Points for the Success of Today&#039;s Restaurants Across the United States and Canada. The Team at Otter Analyzed This Data to Uncover Key Strategies That Will Help Restaurants Stand out and Manage Their Bottomline in the New Year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:00:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Pro Tips &amp; Increase Your Restaurant&amp;apos;s Profitability Potential</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129553.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129553.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Creativity and Cost Control Can Provide You with a Gift That Will Keep on Giving to Your Bottom Line. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2023 17:21:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Consumer Spending in U.S. Restaurants Continued to Rise in November</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129535.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129535.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Household spending is being supported by consumers&#039; positive sentiment about their local economies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:49:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Pro Tips &amp; Increase Your Restaurant&amp;apos;s Profitability Potential</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129502.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129502.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Creativity and cost control can provide you with a gift that will keep on giving to your bottom line. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:45:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Otter Releases Performance Data to Help Restaurants Understand Order Cancellation Trends and Mitigate Holiday Spike</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129478.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129478.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Otter took a look at the 1 billion+ orders they&#039;ve processed over the past couple years to gain insight into how restaurants can keep cancellations down and revenues up. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:36:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Employment Topped Pre&amp;pandemic Levels in November</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129456.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129456.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Overall restaurant employment surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but the extent of the industry&#039;s recovery varies significantly by segment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:47:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Full&amp;Service Restaurants: The Busiest Hours, Reservation Insights, and Popular Proteins by State</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129420.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129420.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Q3 2023 Restaurant Trends report dives into full-service restaurants, guest reservation booking and dining behavior from Toast Tables, protein trends by state, and some good news regarding tipping. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:18:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>EHL Insights &amp; Top 2024 Food and Beverage Trends</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129340.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129340.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The food and beverage industry has witnessed healthy growth over the past couple of years and with this trend there have been some significant shake-ups. The sector has evolved across all its component parts, from food preparation to packaging, restauration, home delivery, and homemade. Social media has become a powerful force that propels food trends to spread rapidly through our cultural consciousness. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:54:31 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Taco Bell Dominates List of Top 10 Quick Service Restaurants with 32% Share on Reddit</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129222.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129222.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Taco Bell has emerged as the predominant force in online discussions, capturing 32% share among the top 10 quick-service restaurants on Reddit throughout 2023 (01 January to 31 October). Reddit conversations on Taco Bell app were predominantly about order inaccuracies, application glitches, and usability challenges, reveals the Social Media Analytics Platform of GlobalData. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:40:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Flexible Hiring in 2024 and Beyond &amp; By Chris Sanderson</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129187.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129187.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ What of flexible hiring when the tinsel is swept up, the fairly lights packed away and the mulled wine a distant memory? Just a December necessity or something every employer should look at all year round? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:46:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>International Flavors in Comfort&amp;Food Forms Are What&amp;apos;s Hot on Menus for 2024</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129162.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129162.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 1,500 culinary pros weigh in on 120 dishes, ingredients, flavors, beverages and restaurant menu macro trends for 2024. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:24:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>In October U.S. Restaurant Sales Rose for the 8th Consecutive Month</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129161.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129161.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumer spending in restaurants outpaced other U.S. retail sectors in recent months. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:15:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>DoorDash Canada Reveals Hottest Foods in 2023 End of Year Trends Report</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129121.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129121.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Biggest spenders, top grocery items and most loved cuisines are revealed in DoorDash Canada&#039;s 2023 End of Year Trends Report ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:22:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Square Q3 Restaurant Industry Report: Post&amp;Pandemic Dining Traffic Stabilizes in American Downtowns</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129120.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129120.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New insights shed light on downtown recovery and restaurant worker wages ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:14:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Americans Are Saving More and Feeling Better About Finances, but Inflation Remains a Persistent Stressor</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129103.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129103.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While 74% of Americans feel at least moderately in control of their finances this year, inflation has caused 19% to cut back on necessary spending ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:29:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>8 Emerging Event Trends You Need to Know About &amp; By Heather Apse</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129063.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129063.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Stay ahead with the latest event trends as we approach the new year! The event industry continues to adapt. With changes in how events are booked, planned, and executed, 2024 will be an exciting year for planning and hosting events whether you are a restaurant, hotel, or unique venue. We&#039;ve put together the top event trends that can help all industry professionals be in a position to get the most out of 2024. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:09:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Employment Declined in October</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129002.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article129002.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As a result of downward revisions in both August and September, restaurant employment has yet to fully recover from the pandemic losses. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:38:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Revealing Insights: An In&amp;depth Analysis of U.K. Restaurant Reservation Trends in Q3 2023</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article128875.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article128875.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The third quarter of 2023 has yielded captivating revelations regarding restaurant reservations, shedding light on booking patterns, preferences, and the influence of digitalization. The landscape of dining out is evolving rapidly, with technology leading the way in facilitating online reservations, simplifying the process for both patrons and restaurant owners. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:33:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Britain&amp;apos;s Licensed Premises Drop Below 100,000 for the First Time in 20 Years</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article128840.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article128840.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 44,000 net outlets have been lost since 2003, equivalent to just over six closures every day for the last two decades. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:00:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Financial Pressures Spurring &amp;apos;Creative Pragmatism&amp;apos; As U.S. Holiday Shoppers Look to Make Festive Dollars Work Harder, Accenture Survey Finds</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ 17th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey highlights consumers plan to cut back on giving gifts to family and friends this holiday season ]]></description>
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<title>Restaurant Technology Trends to Watch in 2024</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With economic instability forecast for 2024 at least, an already struggling restauration sector will be forced into yet more spending cuts as consumers alike will be tightening their budgets. Tech can often be the solution for finding new ways to trim the fat from any business type. What&#039;s more, quality and experience will be key as customers will be less forgiving towards any bad experiences. ]]></description>
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<title>ICSC 2023 Holiday Shopping Forecast Shows Continued Consumer Spending and Resilience</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ICSC forecasts 3.8 percent increase in October-December retail sales despite current economic climate ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Continued to Trend Higher in September</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ September represented the seventh consecutive month of restaurant sales growth. ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Surpassed Pre&amp;pandemic Employment Peak in September</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Even with restaurant employment levels surpassing pre-pandemic readings, the workforce expansion likely has more room to run. ]]></description>
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<title>New Economic Indicator from Square Shows Wages Continue to Rise, but the Post&amp;Pandemic Job Boom is Over</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Square launches the Square Payroll Index, a new economic indicator that uses wage data from Square to reveal insights about the hourly earnings of retail and restaurant workers across the United States ]]></description>
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<title>83% of Retail and Hospitality Leaders Are Not Confident in Their Employees&amp;apos; Ability to Interact with Customers, EduMe Report Finds</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Frontline training experts eduMe identify significant disconnects in the challenges felt by the retail and hospitality industries in 2023 and the measures being taken to address them ]]></description>
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<title>Restaurant Technology: Top 2023 Trends and Tools &amp; By Heather Apse</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Whether you&#039;re a small caf&amp;#233; owner or you are managing a chain of luxury dining spots, awareness of the latest tech tools and trends is crucial. Let&#039;s explore the 2023 restaurant technology trends setting the stage for success in the restaurant industry. ]]></description>
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<title>UKHospitality Sales Tracker Shows Strong Sales, However Sales Are Unable to Keep Up with Inflation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to the latest UKHospitality Quarterly Sales Tracker, turnover was up 6.7% in the last year to &amp;#163;137 billion but, compared to 2019, remains almost 20% behind in real terms, when accounting for inflation. ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Rose for the 6th Straight Month</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Consumers indicate a willingness to continue visiting restaurants in the months ahead, as long as they have the financial wherewithal to do so. ]]></description>
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<title>Make More Money from Events Than Regular Diners</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ We&#039;re diving deep into a topic that&#039;s close to the heart of every restaurateur: making more money! While serving regular diners is the bread and butter of your restaurant business, there&#039;s an often-overlooked goldmine that might be right under your nose &amp;#150; hosting events. Yes, with the right strategies and a dash of creativity, your restaurant can rake in more revenue from events and private dining than from regular diners. ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Added Nearly 15k Jobs in August</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Although job openings remain elevated in historical terms, the number of monthly hires and separations are back down to pre-pandemic levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:48:32 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant365 Customer Data Reveals 5% Increase in YOY Sales Among Other Shifts in Industry Trends</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Despite increased sales, operators must take action to combat a 13% increase in food costs and an 8% increase in labor. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:13:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>On Watch: Major Decisions on U.S. Labor Policies Coming Soon</title>
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<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article127814.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ What to expect from the two final rules and proposed overtime changes ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:32:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Rose Sharply in July</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ July represented the third consecutive month of solid restaurant sales growth, as consumers remained resilient and willing to spend. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:21:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Job Growth Resumed in July</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant operators who are looking to boost staffing levels may find a somewhat less competitive recruiting environment in the months ahead. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:46:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Hot Food Trends from the Institute of Food Technologists</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article127507.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Annual event provides advanced look at the food and beverage trends for professionals in commercial food production and foodservice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:09:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>How Do You Become a Restaurant Marketing Executive?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Brand marketing experts talk about their own experiences and how others can build successful careers in the restaurant industry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:28:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>British Hospitality Industry Sees 1.1% Contraction, but Managed Pubs and Restaurants Showing Resilience</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Hospitality Market Monitor reports that Britain had 100,176 licensed premises at the end of June, a net decline of 1,139 sites over Q2 2023. However, closures have reduced compared to H2 2022, and many vacated units have been swiftly reoccupied by emerging multi-site groups. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:49:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>An All Time Low: UK Hospitality Bosses Say Industry is Fighting for Survival &amp; The Guardian</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Up and down the country, restaurants, pubs and hotels have been driven to the brink: more than a third of UK hospitality businesses said in October last year they could go bust within months amid surging energy bills and declining bookings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:08:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Held Firm in June</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Consumer spending in restaurants outpaced growth in non-restaurant retail sectors in recent months. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:12:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Job Growth Stalled in June</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article127186.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Although job growth slowed significantly in recent months, elevated job openings suggest a continued desire to boost staffing levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:30:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>30% of Americans Say &amp;apos;Tipping Culture is out of Control,&amp;apos; As Some Businesses Agree to Scrap Tip Prompts &amp; CNBC</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article127131.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the negative sentiment takes hold, some businesses are opting out of digital touch-screen payment systems with predetermined options. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:33:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Gen&amp;Z Shunning Alcohol for &amp;apos;Dry&amp;apos; Parties As They Prioritise Exercise and Wellbeing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Gen Z are causing a shake up in the alcoholic and non-alcoholic universes, ushering in a new era of mindful drinking, sober curiosity and &amp;#145;dry&#039; venues and events, according to a Euromonitor International expert. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:58:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Japanese Restaurants Accelerate Overseas Expansion Even As Domestic Foodservice Sector Recovers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kura Sushi, a leading Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain, opened its first outlet in Mainland China in June 2023, as part of its global expansion plans. With this, it joins the ranks of several Japanese restaurant operators who are aggressively scaling up their overseas presence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:16:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The Future of Restaurants Continues to Evolve, Fed by Consumer Demand for Convenience and Frictionless Digital Experiences</title>
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<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article126961.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant dining returns to pre-pandemic levels as markets, models and mechanics are likely to influence the sector over the next 10 years ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:46:42 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Continued to Trend Modestly Higher in May</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Consumer spending slowed in recent months, but the National Restaurant Association&#039;s measures of pent-up demand held relatively firm. ]]></description>
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<title>New Report Says U.K. Hospitality Industry Can Deliver £29 Billion Economic Boost</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With the right economic and policy environment, hospitality could increase its direct contribution to the economy by &amp;#163;29 billion and create half a million new jobs by 2027, according to a new economic report ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:44:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New Research Finds Consumers Want to Engage with Restaurants Offering Innovative Alcohol Programs to Enjoy Both on and off Premises.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Convenience and socialization are consumers&#039; top drivers when choosing where to dine, but beverage alcohol programs are another important factor in selecting a restaurant to dine at, according to new National Restaurant Association research. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:21:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Added 33,000 Jobs in May</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Although restaurant job growth slowed somewhat in recent months, operators are having more success keeping the employees that they have. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:17:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Cool Trends from the National Restaurant Association Show 2023</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tens-of-thousands of restaurant industry professionals poured into Chicago&#039;s McCormick Place to taste the latest in food and beverage products, catch the latest trends, and experience equipment, supply and service innovation. Here are a few notable trends from the Show. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:38:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Is Lunch Hour the New Happy Hour? Majority of American Workers Want to Socialize During Work Hours</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ 81% of respondents wish their workplace offered more bonding activities during work hours&amp;#8203;&amp;#8203; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:18:43 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Chili&amp;apos;s Has Become the Gold Standard for Restaurant Service in These Inhospitable Times &amp; Business Insider</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In the early years of the pandemic, Chili&#039;s experimented with technology, such as a robot server, to handle the labor shortage and increase efficiency. But Kevin Hochman, who became CEO of Brinker International, Chili&#039;s parent company, in 2022, rolled back some of those initiatives to give servers more time with their diners, according to the Times. ]]></description>
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<title>Wage Theft Is America&amp;apos;s Hidden Workplace Crisis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Verfico&#039;s new study exposes the alarming prevalence of wage theft - and its consequences for both companies and employees. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:07:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Projected to Add 502k Seasonal Jobs This Summer</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A pre-summer uptick in the restaurant industry&#039;s prime labor pool is driving the optimistic summer employment forecast. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 13:16:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Save Our Pudding! Why Restaurant Desserts Are Disappearing &amp; The Guardian</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ They were once a high spot of eating out. Now you&#039;re lucky if the pudding menu stretches to a couple of choices. Is the UK losing its sweet tooth? ]]></description>
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<title>U.K. Record Employment Figures Show Significant Drop in Hospitality Vacancies</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The latest vacancy figures from the Office for National Statistic show that vacancies in hospitality fell by 22% over the last year and by 9% in the last quarter. Vacancies in the sector remain at 132,000, which is still 48% higher than pre-Covid levels. ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Continued to Retake Wallet Share in April</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ April represented the 14th time in the last 15 months that restaurant sales growth outpaced gains in overall retail sales. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 17:41:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Job Growth Slowed Despite Elevated Openings</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurants are expected to continue adding jobs in the months ahead, even if the overall economy slows. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 14:27:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurants Embrace Premium Reservations to Target Big Spenders &amp; Finnoexpert</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Under pressure from rising costs and still feeling the hangover from pandemic losses, restaurants are embracing reservations that target higher-income diners as more consumers book their tables ahead of time. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 12:57:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Get Ready for the Mother of All Restaurant Holidays</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article126085.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article126085.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mother&#039;s Day springs into action, bringing booming business all weekend to restaurants serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:54:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New Consumer Survey Signals Mobile Ordering and Payment in Bars and Restaurants is Here to Stay</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Survey also indicates that consumers are tired of waiting and the majority prefer to order and pay through mobile devices. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:54:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Menu Labeling Regulations Are Coming Back</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125901.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Operators have until Nov. 7 to be back in compliance with rules ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:38:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Edged Higher in March</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125874.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Overall consumer spending may be losing momentum, but the latest data suggest the positive trajectory in restaurant sales may be more durable. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:06:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Add 50,000 Jobs in March</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125793.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ March represented the 27th consecutive month of restaurant payroll gains, bringing the industry within 75,000 jobs of its pre-pandemic peak. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:28:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>State of the Restaurant Industry &amp; From Temporary Fix to Permanent Solution</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125675.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125675.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurants had to be nimble and creative during the pandemic. Today their operational innovations drive profit and success. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:33:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Film Tourism As an Effective Destination Marketing Tool &amp; By Mandeep S Lamba, Dipti Mohan and Dhwani Gupta</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125617.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Films have the potential to reach and connect with a wide audience. How much can they influence tourism of a place? Read on to find out. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:58:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Workforce Recovery Varies Significantly by State</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125611.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As of February 2023, 28 states and the District of Columbia still had fewer eating and drinking place jobs than they did in February 2020. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:23:36 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Remained Elevated in February</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125558.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A majority of Gen Xers say they are not using restaurants as often as they would like. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:29:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Demand for U.K. Hospitality Workers Soars by 46%</title>
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<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125505.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The highest demand for hospitality staff at the end of 2022 was in London, with more than 10,000 positions advertised in one month ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:48:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>HVS India &amp; Food Delivery &amp; Wrapping It Up with Sustainable Packaging &amp; By Mandeep S Lamba, Dipti Mohan and Dhwani Gupta</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125340.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125340.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The majority of Indian restaurants now use bio-degradable packaging, cutlery, and straws; however, we need creative thinking to make sustainable packaging more &#039;sustainable&#039;. Read on to know more. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:35:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Added Nearly 70,000 Jobs in February</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125339.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125339.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Even though the industry is inching toward pre-pandemic staffing levels, it doesn&#039;t mean restaurants are close to full employment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:18:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>From HR to VR: A New Era of Training &amp; By Amanda Charreton</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125315.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ So far, VR has been an indispensable marketing tool for hotels to better manage their guests&#039; experiences and expectations. With a headset, anyone can be transported to any part of the world and benefit from visual tours and visits to different locations and sites. But what about using this technology for more internal and resourceful purposes? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:24:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Expectations Vary with Different Age Groups</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125277.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125277.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New report finds younger guests motivated by convenience, technology and environment, among other things. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:50:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Many Restaurants Seeing Profits Decline Despite Bounce&amp;Back in Sales</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125268.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125268.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Webinar panelists, including Joe McKeska of A&amp;G Real Estate Partners, cite gap between landlords&#039; longstanding expectations and the post-pandemic reality for restaurants ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:23:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Texan Restaurateurs Faced with Rising Food Costs and Lower Profit Margins Struggling to Keep Menu Prices Down</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125155.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125155.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &#039;Dallas and Houston State of Restaurants&#039; report from TouchBistro finds sales volume recovering to only 73% and 65% of pre-pandemic levels, respectively. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:54:32 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.K. Record Employment Figures Show Hospitality&amp;apos;s Growth Potential</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125153.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125153.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A record 2.6 million people are now employed in accommodation and food service, with the sector creating one in five new jobs, all despite crippling vacancies and staff shortages. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:37:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>2023 State of the U.S. Restaurant Industry</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125140.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125140.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ What&#039;s ahead for operators, consumers, and the restaurant industry this year? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:18:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.K. Hospitality Sales in 2022 Topped Pre&amp;Covid Levels but Remain Significantly Behind 2019 in Real Terms Due to Inflation</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125064.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125064.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Third of U.K. Hospitality at Risk of Going Under, Despite Record Sales ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:58:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Four Walls, Tables and Chairs: The Fall of the Traditional Dining Experience? &amp; By Ricardo Tellez</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125056.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The hospitality and, more specifically, the food and beverage (F&amp;B) industry are two that live by the motto: &#039;if it ain&#039;t broke, don&#039;t fix it.&#039; Unlike almost every other industry, the F&amp;B industry prefers to stick to tradition; despite the incredible leaps in technology made in the past decades, many restaurants have stuck to using pen and paper. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:53:34 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurateurs Faced With Rising Food Costs and Lower Profit Margins Struggling to Keep Menu Prices Down</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125016.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article125016.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &#039;Los Angeles State of Restaurants&#039; report from TouchBistro finds sales volume recovering to only 77.4% of pre-pandemic levels ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:37:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Drink Trends for 2023 from EHL Insights</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In this post pandemic-era, there is no doubt that the megatrends for the new year will center around healthier and cleaner, more sustainable, premium and socially responsible products in line with the mantrasgood for me, good for the planet and quality over quantity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:18:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Consumer Spending Continued to Rise in January</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article124954.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article124954.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumers are expected to remain resilient in the coming months, even in the face of an economy that is likely to slow. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:56:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>1 in 5 Brits Job Hunt Due to a Lack of Progression in Their Current Role, According to New National Research</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article124771.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article124771.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Data reveals that more than 1 in 10 people leave a job within 18 months ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:23:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Supply Chain 2023: Experts Say Things Are Looking Up</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article124705.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Innovation, increased use of technology and agility all point to fewer disruptions and better management of inventory. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:27:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>87% of Restaurants Plan to Expand Non&amp;core Offerings Like Retail Goods and Cooking Classes</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article124660.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article124660.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Survey from Square reveals that revenue diversification and tech automation are top of mind for retailers, restaurants ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:31:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Cost, Taste and Ethical Eating: Restaurants Must Balance All Three to Achieve Post&amp;Veganuary Success</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ eganuary has always proved a valuable period for brands to showcase new meat alternative innovations, but this year, it&#039;s the &amp;#145;green&#039; credentials associated with vegan offerings that will reel in the crowd, explains the leading data and analytics company. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:19:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>UK Food and Drink Inflation for Food Service Businesses Reached a Record High of 24% in December 2022</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article124559.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ December 2022 marks the eleventh consecutive month of double-digit inflation, after a year of intense inflationary pressures for foodservice businesses. Year-on-year inflation in the food basket of the Index - excluding beverages - was even higher at 24%. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:26:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Elite Chefs Say Kitchen Work &amp;apos;like Going to War&amp;apos; &amp; Study Finds &amp; BBC</title>
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<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article124527.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chefs working in elite kitchens face &#039;extreme suffering&#039; to produce award-winning food, a new study suggests. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:54:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>FDA Serves Up Big Changes As Part of 2022 Food Code</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article124379.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article124379.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New webinar to address rules, possible compliance challenges. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:56:32 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Resolutions for 2023</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article124252.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article124252.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Some New Year&#039;s resolutions are tough because they require forming new habits. The Association offers myriad paths to improving yourself and your business that require little more than a few mouse clicks and some of your well-spent time.&amp;#160; ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Operators End 2022 With Mixed Outlook</title>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Per Capita at Lowest Point in 25 Years</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ MUFG&#039;s Head of Restaurant and Hospitality Finance Nick Cole shares end-of-year outlook for restaurant industry ]]></description>
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<title>Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Retail Sales Grew 7.6% This Holiday Season</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to , U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased 7.6% year-over-year this holiday season, running from November 1 through December 24. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment and is not adjusted for inflation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:08:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Inflation Biting As U.K. Hospitality Sales Lag Behind Pre&amp;pandemic Levels</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The latest Q3 2022 sales data shows the sector&#039;s sales are 13% below where they should be in real terms to keep up with inflation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:12:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>UKHospitality Reports Third of Businesses to Reduce Opening Hours over Christmas Due to Staff Shortages</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ New data for UKHospitality in its latest Future Shock report, in partnership with CGA by NielsenIQ, also shows the toll labour shortages have taken on business confidence, with 60% of business leaders no longer confident about recruitment. ]]></description>
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<title>Consumers Plan to Let Restaurants Do the Cooking During the Holidays</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ New data shows 3 in 4 consumers intend to go out to eat or order takeout during the festive season ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:39:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Turn Your Restaurant&amp;apos;s Tax Situation into Savings Opportunities</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ National Restaurant Association&#039;s webinar with Frost Law tax experts explains how to get the most out of your returns. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:35:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Guests Expected to Crave Connection, Value, and Convenience in 2023</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ National Restaurant Association releases annual What&#039;s Hot survey revealing top menu trends for the year ahead ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:03:58 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Alcoholic Drinks Promotions at Restaurants and Pubs May Not Be the Way to Increase Profits Amid Cost&amp;of&amp;living Crisis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In recent weeks, restaurant chains and pubs have separately come under fire for &amp;#145;bottomless&#039; alcoholic drinks promotions, showing it is time hospitality brands look elsewhere for promotional offers, says GlobalData. ]]></description>
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<title>Third of U.K. Hospitality Businesses at Risk of Going Bust Due to Soaring Costs, New Survey Reveals</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ More than a third of the UK&#039;s hospitality sector is at risk of business failure in early 2023 due to the cost of doing business crisis, according to analysis of a new survey by UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) and Hospitality Ulster. ]]></description>
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<title>ICSC Survey Finds Increased Spending As Deals and Promotions Remain Key to 2022 Holiday Shopping Season</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ICSC forecasts 6.7 percent increase in October-December sales as consumers plan to spend even in the face of inflation ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:05:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Robots Can Soon Replace Key Jobs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ apterra research finds that three-quarters of restaurants are now using automation - find out which jobs are on the chopping block ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:20:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Remained Dampened in August</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Although overall consumer spending in restaurants trended higher in August, inflation-adjusted (real) sales remained down from early-summer levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:12:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Operators Find Ways to Offset Higher Costs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Latest research from the National Restaurant Association captures state of the industry finances ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:56:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Quality of Food Tops Everything for Diners when Choosing a Restaurant</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ TouchBistro 2022 Diner Trends Report Finds Dine-In Making a Comeback ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:05:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bottom Line Impact of Rising Costs for U.S. Restaurants</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Broad-based cost increases are having a significant impact on profitability for most restaurants. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:48:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The At&amp; and Away&amp;from&amp;home Food Market is Forecast to Grow 8% in 2022</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article122343.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article122343.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumers Eat More Meals at Home, Bargain Grocery Shop, Use Restaurants Less to Offset Rising Costs, Reports IRI and NPD ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:42:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Control Your Food Waste to Reduce Rising Costs</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article122293.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Operators are repurposing ingredients, reducing the number of supplies they purchase, and tracking the waste they create to manage expenses. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:51:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Inflation&amp;adjusted U.S. Restaurant Sales Declined in July</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Consumers maintained their total dollar spending in restaurants in July, but the continued rise in menu prices revealed early signs of a downward trend in real sales. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:11:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Operators Search for Ways to Battle Inflation</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article122230.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article122230.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurateurs look at reducing rising overhead costs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:23:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dining out and Gym Memberships Top List of Inflation&amp;driven Spending Cuts</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article122168.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article122168.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sixty-Two Percent of Consumers Believe the U.S. Is Currently in a Recession ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:20:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Job Growth Picked Up Speed in July</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article122083.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Job growth in the restaurant industry gathered some momentum in July, following a period of modest gains. Eating and drinking places added a net 74,100 jobs in July on a seasonally-adjusted basis, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:43:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Reputations Held for Ransom</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article122052.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurants around the country are being threatened with negative online reviews if they don&#039;t pay a gift card ransom. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:27:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association &amp; From Food Lab to Front Line</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121785.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121785.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Institute of Food Technologists annual IFT FIRST event and expo gives an advance peak at food and beverage trends on the rise. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:52:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>In the First Half of 2022, U.S. Consumers Are Booking Reservations Further in Advance Than Ever Before</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121767.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Q2 Yelp Economic Average finds consumers are experiencing inflation at record rates ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:28:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Customer Survey: 70% of Drive&amp;Thru Customers Want More Automation As Wait Times Increase</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121752.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121752.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Presto Pulse of the Industry study indicates a continuing shift away from dine-in, overall frustration with drive-thru quality of service, and a positive attitude towards technology. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:25:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Continued to Trend Higher in June</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121740.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The national average for a gallon of gasoline topped $5 for the first time on record in June, but that didn&#039;t appear to crowd out consumers&#039; spending in restaurants. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:49:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Consumers Share Which Expenses They Would Cut Back on Before Restaurants</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121700.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121700.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumers Spend 40 Percent of Monthly Food Budgets on Restaurants on Average, According to Popmenu Study ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>No Relief for Restaurateurs: Food Costs Still on Rise</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121681.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121681.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Operators know, and commodities experts confirm: Everything on your menu costs more to make. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:37:13 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.K. Hospitality Sector Recovery Stymied by Labour Shortages, Rising Costs</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121676.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121676.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new report, Future Shock &amp;#150; Leaving Covid Behind, shows sales back to pre-pandemic levels &amp;#150; but 15% of roles remain vacant, costs are spiralling and consumer spending is being impacted by cost of living challenges ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:43:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Operators Are More Pessimistic About the Economy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Although job growth remained healthy in recent months, restaurant operators are growing more pessimistic about the economy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:58:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association Reports Supply Shortages Impact Menu Execution</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121477.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121477.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ongoing supply issues force restaurant kitchens to adapt through menu management, simplification, and ingredient innovation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:17:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Chick&amp;fil&amp;A Rules Restaurants for 8th Straight Year Despite Slipping Satisfaction for Fast Food Chains Overall, ACSI Data Show</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121449.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121449.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Restaurant Study 2021-2022, customer satisfaction with full-service restaurants is stable with a score of 80 (on a scale of 0 to 100), while the fast food industry drops 2.6% to 76. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:02:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Only 1 in 3 UK Hospitality Businesses is Currently Profitable</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121446.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121446.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New sector survey data reveals the crippling damage that rising energy, goods and labour costs is wreaking on hospitality venues. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:48:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Over Half of Restaurants Say Business Has Reached Pre&amp;COVID Levels or Better, But They Can&amp;apos;t Meet Demand</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121402.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121402.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 51% of restaurants don&#039;t have the staff needed to handle on-premise demand this summer. 33% are not operating at full capacity because they can&#039;t find enough staff. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:06:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Cool Food Trends from the National Restaurant Association Show Floor</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121380.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121380.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Plant-forward, flavor explosions, reinvented classics, dominate food trends. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:57:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Price of Running a Restaurant</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121339.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121339.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rising costs and supply chain issues during inflationary times are rocking the industry and changing the playing field. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:51:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Marketing Execs Focus on Recruitment and Retention</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121300.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The industry has half a million job openings and needs more employees to grow. Good marketing plays a key role in hiring. ]]></description>
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<title>Consumer Spending in U.S. Restaurants Continued to Rise in May</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The recent upward trend in restaurant sales suggests that the healthy job market continues to win out against inflationary concerns. ]]></description>
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<title>New Research Shows &amp;apos;Great Resignation Slowing But Hourly Employees Remain Deeply Dissatisfied</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121253.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to the findings, 57.6% of hourly employees have no plans to leave their position in the next 12 months. However, 75% of those planning to look for a job immediately or within the next 12 months are younger employees (aged 18-24) who make up one of the fastest growing segments of today&#039;s 73.3 million hourly workers and managers across the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:14:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Workforce Recovery Continued in May</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121237.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121237.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Eating and drinking places remain 750,000 jobs below their pre-pandemic employment peak. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:56:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>FDA Drafts Guidance on New Allergen Identification</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121184.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article121184.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumers with food allergies spend $19 billion a year on specialty food products that are free of allergens, according to FARE. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 17:16:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Performance Index Fell 1.5% in April</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The National Restaurant Association&#039;s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell sharply in April, as both the current situation and expectations indicators registered broad-based declines. The RPI &amp;#150; a monthly composite index that tracks the health of the U.S. restaurant industry &amp;#150; stood at 102.1 in April, down 1.5% from a level of 103.7 in March. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 15:43:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Future Shock &amp; Hospitality in 2022 Report Released by UKHospitality</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article119997.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The latest Future Shock report illustrates how, given the right support, the sector can play its part in mitigating the looming crisis, insight from UKHospitality and CGA reveals ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:30:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>UKHospitality Comments on the Latest ONS Labour Market Figures</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article119982.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ &#039;These new figures show jobs in the hospitality sector up 252,000 over the last 12-months and unemployment substantially down, now at 4% and therefore below pre-pandemic levels&#039; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:01:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Up 41% Year Over Year According to Toast</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Toast (NYSE: TOST) today announced the first edition of its quarterly Restaurant Trends Report, providing visibility into the overall state of the restaurant industry through aggregated sales data from restaurants on the Toast platform, which has approximately 57,000 locations as of the end of 2021 in the U.S. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:55:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Latest Labour Market Stats Underline Urgent Need for Hospitality Sector Recruitment</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article119637.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article119637.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Using the latest ONS labour market statistics published today, UKHospitality has extricated data showing that current vacancies in hospitality are more than 100% higher than the corresponding pre-Covid period. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:27:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Nearly 60% of Diners Expect to Order More Online in 2022</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article119482.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article119482.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 3x more planning to order directly from restaurants versus third-party apps ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:44:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>UKHospitality Says Price Rises for Consumers Now Inevitable New Figures Suggest</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article119433.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article119433.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As cost pressures on the industry increase and with a return to 20% VAT on the horizon, many in the hospitality sector will be forced to pass on double-digit price rises to customers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:18:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association &amp; Generational Divide May Reveal Emerging Restaurant Trends</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article119413.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article119413.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Millennials and Gen Z adults love restaurant subscriptions, voice ordering, and 3rd-party delivery. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:22:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association Releases 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry Report</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article119358.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 2022 remains year of transition as path to recovery continues; Labor challenges a top concern for operators ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:45:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>UKHospitality Says Poor Festive Trading Hits Hospitality Revival Hopes As Cash Reserves Are Further Depleted</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article119077.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article119077.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New data from UKHospitality and CGA shows sales in pubs, restaurants and bars down 60% on Christmas Day, 31% on Boxing Day and 27% on New Year&#039;s Eve, compared to 2019 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:25:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>More Tech&amp;enabled Dining Will Emerge in 2022 to Combat Labor Shortage According to Popmenu</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118798.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118798.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Popmenu Releases Hot Restaurant Trends to Watch in 2022 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:27:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association &amp; HR Execs Talk Hiring in a Pandemic, and Next Year</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118756.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118756.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Extreme competition for employees and higher wages are just a few of the challenges restaurants are facing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:46:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Deloitte: The Restaurant of the Future Should Evolve to Serve Consumers in New Ways</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118699.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118699.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumer demand positions convenience, digital experiences and safety as permanent fixtures on the menu ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:30:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Raise a Glass to Beverage Trends for 2022</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118646.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118646.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Seltzers, sparkling water, spicy cocktails and more top our list of popular potables in the coming year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:14:21 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>BentoBox Releases 2021 Restaurant Trend Report With Insights From Over 7,500 Restaurants</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118601.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Direct online ordering grows 54% year-over-year as restaurants take ownership of guest relationships and leverage connected technologies ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:33:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Menus in 2022 Will Focus on Healthier Planet and Healthier Consumers</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118416.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118416.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ National Restaurant Association releases annual What&#039;s Hot survey revealing top menu trends for the year ahead ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:15:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Job Growth Improved in October</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118291.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118291.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Eating and drinking places remain nearly 800,000 jobs below their pre-pandemic employment peak. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:46:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association Says Health Benefits Can Be a Hiring Game&amp;changer</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118290.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118290.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pandemic is changing how job seekers search for employment opportunities. A health care offering could give you an edge. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:44:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Cornell Center For Hospitality Research: Understanding Human Resource Practices and Outcomes in Franchise Businesses</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118165.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118165.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Franchise businesses are an essential and growing part of the U.S. economy, accounting for nearly 800,000 establishments, 9 million jobs, and $800 billion in output annually. The importance of franchising is particularly evident in hospitality. Hotel and restaurant companies often use franchising to expand faster than would be possible through company ownership alone. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:50:28 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Jobs Remain Below September 2019 Levels in 49 States and DC</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118068.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article118068.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Forty-four states saw restaurant employment levels decline between August and September. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:40:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association &amp; Rising Food Costs and Supply Chain Issues Are Creating Challenges</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117961.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117961.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 9 in 10 restaurant operators experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in recent months. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:07:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Posted a Modest Gain in September</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117927.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117927.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Four in five operators said their restaurant experienced a decline in customer demand for indoor on-premises dining due to the delta variant. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>New Acosta Report Finds Consumers Dining Out More</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117875.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117875.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest The Why? Behind the Dine reveals shoppers are now ordering carry-out (27%) or eating drive thru (23%) more than they did pre-pandemic ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:46:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Job Growth Remained Sluggish in September</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117832.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117832.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Although the industry added back many of the jobs lost during the early months of the pandemic, a majority of restaurants remain understaffed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:04:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>JLL Reports U.S. Holiday Shoppers Plan to Spend More This Season</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117828.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ JLL&#039;s annual holiday survey results show consumers plan to spend 25.4 percent more this year, an average of $870 per person on all holiday-related purchases, compared to an average of $694 in 2020 - meaning this year&#039;s spending is nearing 2019&#039;s pre-pandemic average budget of $874. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 17:49:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association Reports Customer Demand for Outdoor Dining Rose Due to the Delta Variant</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With indoor capacity limited throughout much of the pandemic, the ability to offer outdoor dining is a lifeline for many restaurants. In a September 2021 survey fielded by the Association, 65% of restaurant operators said they offered on-premises outdoor dining in a space such as a patio, deck or sidewalk. That&#039;s up from 57% in April 2021, and roughly on par with the 67% who reported similarly in September 2020. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:47:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Tourism&amp;related Sales Fell Short for Most U.S. Restaurants This Summer</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117554.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117554.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant spending by travelers and visitors remained dampened this summer, and the fall season is looking even more challenging. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:11:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>27 U.S. States Lost Restaurant Jobs in August 2021</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117552.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117552.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Job growth in the restaurant industry stalled in August, ending a 7-month period in which employers added nearly 1.4 million jobs. Despite the solid gains in recent months, eating and drinking places* remain nearly 1 million jobs &amp;#150; or 8% &amp;#150; below their pre-pandemic employment peak. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:07:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Leveled off in August</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117465.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117465.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant sales growth stalled in August, as many consumers changed their behavior due to the delta variant. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:56:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Job Growth Stalled in August</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117295.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117295.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The August decline followed a 7-month period in which eating and drinking places added nearly 1.4 million jobs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 18:29:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association Releases Mid&amp;year 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Update</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117230.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117230.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Positive trends improve industry outlook; uncertainty and waning consumer confidence could impact long-term rebuilding ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:12:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>44 States and DC Added Restaurant Jobs in July 2021</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117147.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article117147.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant job growth was broad-based in recent months, but employment remained below comparable pre-pandemic levels in 44 states and DC. ]]></description>
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<title>National Restaurant Association: 5 Ways to Woo Workers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Competition for talent is fierce; here&#039;s how to stand out from the crowd ]]></description>
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<title>86 Food Waste: Work with Suppliers to Reduce Excess</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Collaboration between suppliers and operators is key to reducing food waste. See how you can partner in the process. ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Rose Sharply for the Fifth Consecutive Month</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant sales continued to trend higher in July, even as consumers pulled back on spending in other areas. ]]></description>
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<title>National Restaurant Association &amp; Pandemic Inspired Business Strategies with Traction</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In the pandemic&#039;s darkest days, resourceful restaurant operators developed innovative solutions to keep business running. Some strategies proved so effective, they&#039;re likely here to stay, even as dining restrictions lift. The National Restaurant Association identified &amp;#147;trends with traction&amp;#148; in its State of the Restaurant Industry Mid-Year Report, to be released Aug. 24. ]]></description>
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<title>86 Food Waste: Get Customer Buy&amp;in Through Messaging</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Learn how food waste communication campaigns and nudging techniques can reduce food waste. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:40:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Within 1 Million Jobs of Pre&amp;pandemic Peak</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Eating and drinking places added a net 1.3 million jobs during the first seven months of 2021. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 18:15:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurants &amp; Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurants are recovering from the pandemic, but rising food costs and supply shortages are causing new problems. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:18:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Jobs Remain Below June 2019 Levels in 46 States and DC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ All 50 states and DC added restaurant jobs in June, but staffing levels remained dampened in nearly every state. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:05:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Full Service Restaurant Transaction Volumes Climb Dramatically in Second Quarter</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ TableSafe&#039;s data, gathered from full-service restaurants across the United States, reveals that customer transaction volume increased 47% over the first quarter of 2021. Additionally, transaction revenue increased 55% from the first quarter of the year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:09:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Continued to Rise in June</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article116579.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Consumers ramped up their restaurant spending during the first half of 2021. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:37:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Wholesale Food Prices Rose Sharply in Recent Months</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article116577.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Average wholesale food prices were nearly 10% above their year-ago level in June &amp;#150; the strongest 12-month increase since 2011. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:30:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association Research Chief Riehle Looks at Current State of the Industry</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As restaurants recover from the pandemic, labor shortages and commodity prices are painful, but things are looking up. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:38:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Employment Recovery Continued As Openings Hit a Record High</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ U.S. Restaurant employment continued to rise in June, but the industry was only able to fill a fraction of the available job openings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:51:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Get a Handle on Disposable Gloves: Protect Yourself and Your Guests</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article116391.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Key lesson: Gloves never take the place of proper handwashing. ]]></description>
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<title>Chick&amp;fil&amp;A&amp;apos;s Satisfaction Reign Over Restaurant Segment Reaches 7 Years, but Its Lead Is Shrinking</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article116310.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Customer satisfaction with full-service restaurants improves 1.3%, while satisfaction with fast-food chains holds steady, according to The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Restaurant Study 2020-2021. Chick-fil-A snags the top spot among all restaurants measured for the 7th straight year with an ACSI score of 83 (on a 0-100 scale). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:29:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>49 States and DC Added Restaurant Jobs in May 2021</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Only 4 states &amp;#150; Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota &amp;#150; have seen restaurant employment return to pre-pandemic levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:39:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Cut Your Food Waste; Resources Show You How</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article116221.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Association and WWF&#039;s 86 Food Waste delivers the small steps that lead to big reductions in how much you throw out. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:47:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Continue to Trend Higher</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article116126.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A new survey indicates consumers have yet to get their fill of restaurants, which means the positive sales trajectory has more room to run. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:12:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>May U.S. Retail Sales Reach Near&amp;Record Level Despite Monthly Decline</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article116122.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Retail sales remained at elevated levels in May despite month-to-month fluctuations that masked near-record performance, the National Retail Federation said today. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:42:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>How Cultural Intelligence Can Lead to Retention and Customer Comfort</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article116075.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Boost your bottom line by understanding multicultural nuances ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:18:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Added Jobs for the Fifth Consecutive Month</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article116000.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Eating and drinking places are still 1.5 million jobs below pre-pandemic staffing levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:35:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurants Focus on Vaccination Policy, More Tech, Outdoor Dining</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115901.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ National Restaurant Association&#039;s State Affairs VP shares his insights on a post-pandemic industry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 16:50:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Jobs Remain Below Pre&amp;pandemic Levels in 49 States and DC</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115802.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The District of Columbia, Vermont, New York and Hawaii have the largest deficits from their pre-coronavirus employment levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 18:50:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Hiring Likely to Be Challenged by a Shallow Labor Pool</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115801.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115801.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While the restaurant industry is expected to expand payrolls this summer, it will likely be a mix of both coronavirus recovery and seasonal jobs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 18:46:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association &amp; Switch out Old Equipment for New Technology, Save Big on Operating Costs</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115733.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Multi-year study shows operators save thousands by using energy-efficient equipment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 12:53:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Consumers Ramped Up Their Restaurant Spending in April</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115698.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ While the impact of stimulus checks will fade in the coming months, economic fundamentals remain conducive for continued spending growth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 18:10:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>What a Difference a Year Makes: Trends Born of the Pandemic for Restaurant Operators Might Endure</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115621.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant operators talk about changes they made, and how they&#039;ll affect business forever. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 18:38:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Added 187k Jobs in April</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115576.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ More than 8 in 10 restaurant operators say their staffing levels are lower than what they would normally be in the absence of COVID-19. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 18:20:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>With &amp;apos;Feel&amp;Better Situation&amp;apos; for Consumers, Economy Could See Fastest Growth Since 1980s</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With more businesses reopening and bringing employees back to work, the U.S. economy is on firm footing and could see its fastest growth in more than three decades, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 17:55:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Small and Medium&amp;sized Business Optimism Hits Highest Levels Since 2019</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Principal Financial Group study signals businesses are hopeful and positive about long-term prospects ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 16:30:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>49 States and DC Added Restaurant Jobs in March</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115280.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115280.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite the broad-based gains, restaurant employment remains below pre-pandemic levels in every state. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:46:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Brands Talk Pandemic Impact on Foodservice Packaging</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115208.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115208.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Execs from Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Taco Bell, and KFC discuss supply challenges, and the return of sustainability practices. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:31:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Rose Sharply in March</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115207.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115207.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Warmer weather and additional stimulus payments bolstered consumer spending in restaurants. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:28:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>With 71.7% of Americans Planning In&amp;Person Events in 2021, Hotels, Restaurants and Venues Need to Prepare for Bookings to Heat Up</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115203.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115203.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Unique venues, hotels and restaurants ranked the highest among consumers when considering locations for hosting events ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:13:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Employment Rose for the Third Consecutive Month</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115045.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article115045.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite the recent gains, eating and drinking places are still 1.8 million jobs below their pre-pandemic employment level. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:10:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Jobs Remain Below Pre&amp;pandemic Levels in Every State and DC</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114983.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114983.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While 43 states and DC saw gains in February, restaurant employment remains below pre-pandemic levels across the nation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:54:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. 2021 Economic Outlook: Bolstered by Additional Fiscal Stimulus</title>
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<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114963.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Even though the economy is projected to grow at a rate not seen in nearly four decades, it is not yet time to sound the all-clear. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:21:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>How Tech Helps Restaurants Prep for the Future</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114912.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114912.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As customers dine in restaurants again, tech solutions will influence their sense of safety, enhance convenience. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:53:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Consumer Perceptions of Restaurant Delivery Fees</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114897.html</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As a substantial number of restaurants have implemented pickup and delivery as a large part of their business, restaurant operators must consider customers&#039; reactions to the structure of pickup and delivery charges. To assist restaurateurs with this matter, the findings of a survey of 329 U.S. residents who ordered using pickup or delivery are presented here. In general, the respondents were willing to pay delivery charges that they considered fair, notably, flat fees and distance-based fees. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:01:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.K. Jobseekers Pin Hopes on Battered Hospitality Sector As Lockdown Eases</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114880.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114880.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jobseekers struggling to find work are pinning their hopes on a resurgent hospitality sector, with bar jobs and waitressing among the fastest-growing searches - Vacancies are still down 70% in the sectors hit hardest by the pandemic, but a year on from the first UK lockdown postings are starting to notch up in areas scheduled to reopen soon - Interest in jobs that provided a lifeline during the pandemic, such as supermarket and distribution roles, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:15:27 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>A Look Back at Consumers&amp;apos; Restaurant Usage During the Past Year</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114867.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114867.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More people are using restaurants for off-premises foodservice options, but on-premises patronage is still well below pre-pandemic levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:25:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Pulled Back from a Healthy January</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114835.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114835.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The shortfall in restaurant and foodservice sales totaled $270 billion during the first 12 months of the pandemic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:18:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>February U.S. Retail Sales Show Strong Year&amp;Over&amp;Year Growth As Vaccine and Stimulus Provide a Boost</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114827.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114827.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Retail sales gained considerable year-over-year traction in February &amp;#150; despite a monthly slowdown from unusually high numbers in January &amp;#150; as increased COVID-19 vaccination, government stimulus and reduced restrictions on businesses continued to impact the pace of spending, the National Retail Federation said today. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:51:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Forty States and DC Lost Restaurant Jobs in January</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114803.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114803.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant employment remains below pre-pandemic levels in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:50:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurants Added Nearly 300k Jobs in February</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114709.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114709.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The shortfall in restaurant employment from pre-pandemic levels is nearly three times larger than the next closest industry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:44:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Industry Sales Struggle Through Winter</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114655.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114655.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Yesterday the National Restaurant Association released new data showing that the industry continues to struggle in pandemic conditions. In a letter to Congressional leadership, the Association highlighted how the results demonstrate a continued vulnerability for the nation&#039;s second-largest private sector employer, and warrants prompt passage of the $25 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund in the American Rescue Plan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:45:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>New Tax Credit Rule Can Gain You Up to $19K Per Restaurant Employee</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114563.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114563.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Stan Harris, LRA president and CEO, weighs in on the tax law changes that could provide restaurants with big credits. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:46:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Operators Do Not Expect a Rapid Return to Normal</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114561.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114561.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Six in 10 operators think it will be at least 7 months before business conditions return to normal for their restaurant. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:39:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Off&amp;premises Sales Not Enough to Offset Lost On&amp;premises Business</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114548.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114548.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While many restaurants saw off-premises sales rise during the pandemic, it wasn&#039;t enough to make up for their lost on-premises business. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:29:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Rose for the First Time in Four Months</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114502.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114502.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ January&#039;s gain was a step in the right direction, but monthly sales remain nearly $11 billion below their pre-coronavirus levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:09:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Employment Fell for the Third Consecutive Month</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114366.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114366.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This increases the likelihood that the restaurant industry&#039;s employment recovery will be measured in years and not months. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:52:51 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Strong Consumer Spending Drives U.S. Retail Sales Growth of 9.2% in January</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114327.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114327.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Digital Continues Its Record-Setting Run, With E-Commerce Increasing 62.1% YOY ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:55:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>National Restaurant Association Releases 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114216.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114216.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the U.S. restaurant industry looks to rebuild, the report measures the impact of the pandemic and examines the state of key industry pillars. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:12:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Yelp Economic Average Shows Early Signs of Recovery for Local Economies with More Than 230,000 Reopened Businesses in 2020</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114210.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114210.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Home, local, professional and auto services opened new businesses at higher rates by the end of 2020 compared to 2019; changes in consumer interest indicate a return to pre-pandemic activities ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:31:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Fell to Their Lowest Level Since June</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114111.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114111.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant sales declined for the third consecutive month in December, with total industry sales losses reaching $240 billion in 2020. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 21:03:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>2021 Restaurant Trends Reflect Innovation and Survival</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114081.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114081.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Last year was full of change and the search for comfort, according to the 2021 Restaurant Trends Report released today by the National Restaurant Association. The list reflects the pivots restaurants had to make early in the pandemic to survive and the innovation that has opened up needed new revenue streams. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:26:52 -0600</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Offer Roadmap for Healthful Eating</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114043.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114043.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest edition recommends consumers reduce intake of sugar, sodium and saturated fat, and embrace customization and culture. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:13:18 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Nearly 400k U.S. Restaurant Jobs Were Lost in December</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114041.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article114041.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Eating and drinking places finished 2020 nearly 2.5 million jobs (or 20%) below their pre-coronavirus employment level. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:03:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Tourism&amp;related Spending in U.S. Restaurants Fell Sharply in Recent Months</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113920.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113920.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The percent of restaurant sales coming from travelers and visitors is less than half of what it was before COVID-19. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 16:55:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Thirty&amp;six U.S. States Lost Restaurant Jobs in November</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113911.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113911.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant employment in 47 states and the District of Columbia remained below February&#039;s pre-coronavirus level. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 18:43:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Technomic Releases 2021 Foodservice Industry Predictions for the U.S., Canada and Global Markets</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113858.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113858.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The good news is that there is one thing the predictions have in common: a clearer road to recovery. With the approval and distribution of vaccines, we&#039;re able to see a light at the end of the tunnel for the following predictions to thrive. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:13:17 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Fell for the Second Consecutive Month</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113832.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113832.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant sales plunged 4% in November, and a majority of operators expect business conditions to worsen during the winter months. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:43:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The U.S. Restaurant Industry Employment Recovery Stalled in November</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113671.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113671.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As business conditions continue to deteriorate, the likelihood of additional restaurant staffing reductions is rising. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:23:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Download Your Guide to Restaurant Social Media Marketing</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113580.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113580.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 50% of diners have tried a restaurant for the first time because of a social media post. How are your social media chops? Download this free guide to use social media to grow your restaurant business in 2020. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:16:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Jobs Remain Below Pre&amp;pandemic Levels in 46 States and DC</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113511.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113511.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hawaii, Vermont and the District of Columbia have the largest deficits from their pre-coronavirus employment levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:50:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Recovery Stalled in October</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113457.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113457.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant sales declined for the first time since the spring lockdowns, with total pandemic losses reaching $215 billion through October. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The U.S. Restaurant Industry Employment Recovery Slowed in Recent Months</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113296.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113296.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurants added jobs for the sixth consecutive month in October, but industry employment remained 2.1 million below pre-coronavirus levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:59:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Consumers Signal a Willingness to Maintain Their On&amp;premises Frequency</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113249.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113249.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Winter is coming &amp;#150; but it may not lead to a decline in on-premises dining, according to new Association research. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:50:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Consumers Are Expected to Continue Using Takeout and Delivery</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113247.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113247.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumers increased their usage of takeout and delivery during the pandemic, and this trend will likely continue during the winter months. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:46:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Full&amp;Service Restaurants Defy Odds and Surprise Customers During the Pandemic</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113070.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113070.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Full-service restaurants outperform fast food industry in customer satisfaction during COVID-19 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:29:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Yelp Economic Average Uncovers a Drop in Total Business Closures and a Rise in Permanent Closures During the Second Quarter</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113017.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article113017.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The report finds new restaurant and food businesses are opening at pre-pandemic levels; more than 210,000 businesses reopen across the country ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:55:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Thirty&amp;two States Lost Restaurant Jobs in September</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article112999.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article112999.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant employment in 47 states and the District of Columbia remained below February&#039;s pre-coronavirus level. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:34:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Growth Slowed Significantly in September</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article112939.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article112939.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The total shortfall in restaurant and foodservice sales topped $200 billion during the first seven months of the pandemic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:39:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Employment Still 2.3 Million Below Pre&amp;coronavirus Levels</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article112749.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article112749.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After an initial hiring surge in the aftermath of the coronavirus lockdowns, restaurant job growth slowed significantly in recent months. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2020 19:14:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>National Food Safety Month Week 5: COVID&amp;19 Procedures to Follow</title>
<link>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article112707.html</link>
<guid>https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article112707.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Guests want to know restaurants are being extra careful when preparing food and keeping the kitchen clean and sanitized during the pandemic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 18:22:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>National Food Safety Month Week 4: Follow Safe Food Procedures</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Most foodborne illness happens because TCS food has been time-temperature abused. ]]></description>
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<title>Consumers Respond to New Off&amp;premises Options at Restaurants</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Seven in 10 operators say off-premises sales represent a higher proportion of their total business compared to pre-coronavirus levels. ]]></description>
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<title>Fourteen U.S. States Lost Restaurant Jobs in August</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Five states - South Dakota, Maine, Indiana, Idaho and Mississippi - surpassed their pre-coronavirus restaurant employment peaks. ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Rose in August, but Operators Remained Concerned</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As total restaurant sales losses topped $185 billion, a majority of operators do not expect their business to fully recover within 6 months. ]]></description>
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<title>How AI is Trimming the Fat in Foodservice</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Artificial intelligence may be in its infancy in the foodservice industry but it&#039;s got huge potential ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Employment Recovery is in Danger of Stalling</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The restaurant industry added just 133,600 jobs in August, and staffing levels remain nearly 2.5 million jobs below the pre-coronavirus peak. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2020 18:30:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Shift4 Payments: U.S. Merchant Transaction Volume Finds Momentum Throughout Summer</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ 26 states show volume increases of 20% or greater in August when compared to June ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:52:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Speed of U.S. Restaurant Employment Recovery Varies Significantly by State</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Four states &amp;#150; Texas, Arizona, Florida and Oklahoma &amp;#150; lost eating and drinking place jobs in July. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:43:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>5 Things to Know About Controlling Your Workplace During COVID&amp;19</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Our Restaurant Law Center offers this guidance on what you can do to protect your restaurant and employees from coronavirus. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:05:38 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Sales Continued to Rise in July, but at a Much Slower Pace</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The total shortfall in restaurant and foodservice sales surpassed $165 billion during the first five months of the pandemic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2020 20:39:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Restaurant Survey: Consumers Eager to Dine&amp;Out and Are Supporting Local</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oracle study highlights consumer views on restaurants during COVID-19 and what brands should expect in terms of take-out and dine-in experiences ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:57:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Focus on Nutrition Helps Define Core Values, Builds Consumer Trust</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pandemic has pushed health and nutrition to center stage of restaurants&#039; social responsibility platforms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:16:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>U.S. Restaurant Job Growth Slowed Significantly in July</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Restaurant job growth is expected to be choppy in the months ahead, following the initial bounce of 3 million jobs in May and June. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:11:31 -0500</pubDate>
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