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September 2, 2010

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Restaurant Performance Index [September 01, 2010]
Industry Outlook Remained Uncertain in July as the Restaurant Performance Index Remained Essentially Flat
As a result of soft sales and traffic levels and a deteriorating outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s comprehensive index of restaurant activity remained essentially flat in July... More »

Restaurant Performance Index [September 01, 2010]
A Majority of Fine Dining Operators Reported Higher Same-Store Sales in July
Restaurant operators reported negative same-store sales for the fourth consecutive month in July, with the overall results similar to the June performance, according to the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Industry Tracking Survey... More »

Restaurant Performance Index [September 01, 2010]
Restaurant Operators Reported an Uptick in Capital Spending Plans
Although sales and traffic levels remained soft, restaurant operators reported relatively steady capital spending levels in recent months. Forty-five percent of operators said they made a capital expenditure for equipment, expansion or remodeling during the last three months, up slightly from 43 percent who reported similarly last month... More »

Restaurant Performance Index [September 01, 2010]
Restaurant Operators Are Less Optimistic about the Economy
Restaurant operators’ outlook for the economy continues to slide. Twenty-six percent of restaurant operators said they expect economic conditions to improve in six months, down from 28 percent who reported similarly last month and the lowest level in 13 months... More »

Restaurant Performance Index [September 01, 2010]
Restaurant Operators Reported a Net Decline in Staffing Levels in July
Restaurant operators reported a net decline in staffing levels for the 37th consecutive month in July. Thirteen percent of restaurant operators added employees between July 2009 and July 2010, while 32 percent of operators reduced staffing levels. Operators in each of the five Tracking Survey segments reported a net decline in staffing levels... More »

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