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2012 Forecast

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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.

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2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast

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.

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What's Hot in 2012 Chef Survey

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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.

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