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Technomic: First quarter sales and traffic fall

Customers paid higher prices at restaurants early this year, but they went out less often, according to the March Technomic Chain Restaurant Index.

Topics

Black Box: Sales rebounded with the weather in March

But traffic remains weak as the industry relies on price to generate sales.

Financing

Technomic: Expect a more competitive environment in 2019

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 09, 2019

The restaurant industry is expected to grow 3.9% this year, even as real growth remains more modest.

Marketing

All restaurants win during March Madness, new research shows

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 19, 2019

New research shows that a considerable positive impact is felt by restaurants across the board, not just big marketers or operations with a hometown team in the hunt.

Financing

Black Box: Cold February puts industry’s turnaround on ice

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 07, 2019

Traffic plummeted as a cold and snowy winter hit much of the country.

Financing

How the polar vortex chilled restaurant sales

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 07, 2019

A look at Technomic data in the Chicago market shows how much the frigid weather hurt traffic.

Financing

Black Box: Thanksgiving and takeout helped chain restaurants in November

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2018

Same-store sales rose for the sixth straight month, but traffic is still a problem.

Financing

Mall traffic is still a problem

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2018

Despite some big crowds, more people are staying home to shop this season, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Is the U.S. still the global restaurant leader?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 20, 2018

New research shows America is still on top, but with plenty of challenges.

Operations

Convenience stores’ issues could throw a big hurt restaurants’ way

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 20, 2018

Forced limitations on what retailers can sell are likely to put more ready-to-eat foods on the menu.