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MAFSIBarometerQ1
June 27, 2024

Q1 Sales Flatline, Though ‘Hope Remains’

According to MAFSI’s newly released Q1 Business Barometer, sales have now declined for the 11th consecutive quarter, though a second-half rebound might still be possible. In Q1/24, sales were flat at 0%, a slight slip from the .5% increase MAFSI predicted in its last edition. By comparison, sales were up 6.6% in Q1/23. “At zero…

Young waiter working in cafe
May 28, 2024

Summer Jobs Heat Up

If predictions are met, it would be the first time demand has surpassed 525,000 jobs for two consecutive summers.

Selective focus of woman hand with credit card which she is a receipt bill food and drink for payment by credit card in the table at restaurant
May 7, 2024

5 Restaurant Guest Perspectives From Q1

In a May 7 webinar, Technomic’s director of research and insights highlights fresh industry data.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Image
April 19, 2024

Chains Grow Unit Count at Highest Rate in Years

Technomic says an upswing in openings, plus rising prices, helped grow Top 500 chain restaurant sales.

MAFSIGraph
April 2, 2024

MAFSI Barometer: Sales Fall, Hopes Rise for 2024

Overall sales once again came in lower than expected in Q4, but the forecast for 2024 is optimistic.

Takeout
February 6, 2024

Restaurant Industry Sales Forecast to Set Record

Operators are cautiously optimistic, with nearly 8 in 10 predicting their sales will increase or hold steady.

Restaurant Sales2023WEB
January 22, 2024

Restaurant Sales Keep Positive Trajectory

A report from the National Restaurant Association shows sales, adjusted for inflation, increased 4.2% during the last 10 months.

2024 State of the Industry
January 2, 2024

2024 State of the Foodservice Industry

As the industry normalizes, expect moderated sales growth, tamed inflation and a more stable job market.

Pizza
November 27, 2023

How Restaurants Performed in October

Sales and traffic growth show positive signs, while quick-service marks the best performing segment.

Q3Barometer
November 20, 2023

MAFSI Barometer: Q3 Misses Expectations

MAFSI’s Q3 Foodservice Business Barometer shows overall sales growth for the quarter missed forecasts of 3.5%, instead dropping to 2%.

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