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Restaurant Industry Set to Outpace National Job Growth, Reach Record Sales in 2012
January 31, 2012National Restaurant Association Registers Support for Tax Extenders
January 31, 2012Restaurant Performance Index Rose to Highest Level in Nearly Six Years in December
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2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast
The 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast includes economic, workforce, consumer and menu trends, as well as information for restaurant operators to overcome the current economic challenges and position themselves for future growth.
What's hot in 2012?
Children's nutrition and local sourcing will be the hottest restaurant menu trends this year, according to the National Restaurant Association's What's Hot survey of nearly 1,800 American Culinary Federation chefs.
Kids LiveWell
When parents dine out, they are looking for healthier options for their kids. Many restaurants already have them. The National Restaurant Association has teamed up with Healthy Dining on Kids LiveWell.
Conserve
The restaurant industry is going "green," and the Association is helping with a new initiative and Web site.
Top public policy issues
Health care, food safety, nutrition and card-check issues are on the front burner.
National Restaurant Association Leadership
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Rosalyn "Roz" MalletChair PhaseNext Hospitality Plano, Texas |
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Phil HickeyVice Chair O'Charley's, Inc., Nashville, Tenn. |
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Ken ConradTreasurer Libby Hill Seafood Restaurants, Inc., Greensboro, N.C. |
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Dawn SweeneyPresident and Chief Executive Officer National Restaurant Association Washington, D.C. |
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Facts
$632 – total restaurant industry sales in 2012
12.9 million – number of restaurant industry employees in 2012
970,000 – number of restaurant locations in 2012
48% - restaurant industry share of the food dollar
Calendar
NRA Show 2012 • May 5-8, 2012
International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event at the NRA Show • May 6-7, 2012
February 8
