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NRA Forecasts Record Sales in 2005;Foodservice Distributors Echo Expectations for Growth Next Year

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 23, 2004
NEW YORK - With restaurant industry sales expected to reach a record $476 billion in 900,000 restaurant locations in 2005, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2005 Restaurant Industry Forecast, foodservice distributors are also anticipating a strong year.

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