
State of the Restaurant Industry Report 2025
Learn the key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends for the year ahead.
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New Association Website Spotlights Restaurant Jobs and Career Paths
May 19, 2025 -
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Elevated costs continue to pressure restaurant profitability
May 15, 2025Total restaurant input costs soared 30% since before the pandemic. -
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Total restaurant industry sales
May 15, 2025Restaurant sales rose for the second consecutive month in April -
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Food Costs
May 15, 2025Wholesale food prices declined in April but remain above year-ago levels -
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Uncertainty looms as operators await tariffs’ future
May 14, 2025Commodities expert says flexibility in sourcing, plus menu re-engineering where possible, are good practices to follow. -
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Consumer outlook
May 13, 2025Consumer sentiment is deteriorating while delinquency rates are rising.