The fast-casual segment continues to lead the pack with 11.4% sales growth, almost doubling the growth rate of any other dining segment.
March 25, 2016
The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains accelerated their cumulative sales growth in 2015 to a 4.9% increase, totaling an estimated $288 billion, according to data released by Chicago-based Technomic Inc.
Monthly sales at restaurants exceeded grocery stores sales for the first time on record, according to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), Washington, D.C.
Due to rapidly shifting consumer expectations, as well as increasing food costs, supply and demand volatility, the supply chain is growing in strategic value for all restaurant chains, according to the “State of the Foodservice Supply Chain 2014.”
A dramatic shift in the demographics of frequent restaurant diners, an unprecedented demand for a more sophisticated culinary food experience and explosive growth in at-home dinners eaten by Mellenials are creating lucrative new opportunities for the refrigerated and frozen foodservice industry.
Don't put down the salt shaker yet—American consumers are confused on how to best reduce sodium intake, according to a recent study conducted by Chicago-based Mintel.
