Michael Donohue, (202) 331-5902
Sue Hensley, (202) 331-5964
Maureen Ryan, (202) 331-5939
Annika Stensson, (202) 973-3677
E-mail: media@restaurant.org
$1.5 billion — Restaurant-industry sales on a typical day in 2010
76 percent of adults said they are trying to eat healthier now at restaurants than they did two years ago.
70 percent of adults said they are more likely to visit a restaurant that offers locally produced food items.
69 percent of adults said purchasing meals from restaurants, take-out and delivery places makes it easier for families with children to manage their day-to-day lives.