Economic News
January 1, 2026
2026 State of the Foodservice Industry
Tested but resilient, operators look for more stability in 2026 to help reverse traffic declines.
November 14, 2025
MAFSI Again Reports Modest Sales Growth
The most recent quarter saw sales improve more than 2%, marking the second consecutive modest gain in quarterly sales.
September 8, 2025
Q2 Barometer Seemingly Shows ‘Best-Case Scenario’
The final numbers surpassed the association’s Q1 prediction of 1.0% growth amid ongoing uncertainties.
July 18, 2025
Consumers’ Summer Dining Adds Up
June was the fourth consecutive month with real sales growth above 2%.
June 30, 2025
Operators Report Higher Sales in May
For the first time since this January, the majority of those polled leaned positive.
May 15, 2025
MAFSI Barometer Reports Flat Sales in Q1/25
MAFSI has released its Q1/2025 Foodservice Business Barometer, reporting overall sales for the quarter were flat at 0%.
April 23, 2025
The Short Report on Technomic’s Top 500
Amid overall struggles, two chicken chains climbed the ranks, and one coffee chain saw 163% sales growth.
April 15, 2025
‘Rising Uncertainty’ Weighs On Outlook
Last week, the National Restaurant Association issued a revised economic outlook.
March 3, 2025
MAFSI Barometer: Industry Sales on the Upswing
Finally, manufacturers’ reps see overall sales increase, coming in at +0.2% in Q4/24.
February 7, 2025
Restaurant Industry Set To Grow in 2025
In its annual report, the National Restaurant Association puts industry sales at $1.5T in 2025.
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