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Latest News Serving Up Technology: New Data Shows How Tech Integration is Transforming the Restaurant Experience Mar 27, 2024 National Restaurant Association Technology Landscape report showcases industry innovation and where consumer desires are pushing trends Technology use in restaurants is accelerating, creating new touchpoints between restaurants and the consumers they serve, according to the National…

Latest News Restaurant Reservation Ruckus: Inside the Controversial World of Appointment Trader Mar 12, 2024 In the realm of fine dining, a shadowy online marketplace has emerged, promising prime reservations at top-tier restaurants for exorbitant prices. Dubbed Appointment Trader, this platform has sparked outrage among restaurateurs and industry insiders alike, as it capitalizes on the…

Latest News Wholesale Food Prices Down 5.6% From Year-Ago Levels Feb 7, 2024 By Bruce Grindy, Chief Economist, National Restaurant Association In the 12 months ending November 2023, average wholesale food prices declined 5.6%. That marked the seventh consecutive 12-month decline – and the largest year-over-year drop in more than 7 years. The recent slowing…

Latest News Restaurant Industry Sales Forecast to Set $1.1 Trillion Record in 2024 Feb 6, 2024 Restaurants sales are forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion in sales this year, marking a new milestone for the industry that will employ over 15.7 million people in the United States by the end of 2024. This is all according…

Latest News TikTok, International Comfort Foods, and Nashville Hot are Coming to a Restaurant Menu Near You Nov 24, 2023 2024 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast from the National Restaurant Association predicts top menu trends for next year ​Swipe. Like. Crave. More and more, the line between restaurant menus and home cooking is blurring, thanks to…