Driven by an overall increase in operators' current situation, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) advanced in September. The RPI stood at 100.8, up 1.2 percent from August.“September’s RPI uptick was aided by...
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November 04, 2016, 07:00 AM
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Due in large part to declines in both same-store sales and customer traffic, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell below 100 in August. The RPI stood at 99.6, down 1.0 percent from a level of 100.6 in...
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October 03, 2016, 07:00 AM
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After trending up in the second half of 2015, restaurant industry sales slipped slightly in January 2016, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Eating-and-drinking-place sales totaled $53.5 billion on a seasonally-adjusted basis...
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February 23, 2016, 06:47 AM
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As a result of broad-based declines in both current situation and expectations indicators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell sharply in December. The RPI stood at 99.7 in December, down 1.6 percent from...
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February 04, 2016, 07:05 AM
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Although same-stores sales and customer traffic levels softened somewhat in May, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) remained in positive territory. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of...
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July 14, 2015, 07:00 AM
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Despite dampened sales and customer traffic levels as a result of extreme weather in parts of the country, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) held relatively steady in February. The RPI – a monthly composite...
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April 06, 2015, 07:35 AM
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Due in large part to softer customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) registered a moderate decline in June. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S...
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August 04, 2014, 06:00 AM
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According to the National Restaurant Association, preliminary figures from the U.S. Census show that restaurant sales volume slowed slightly in June after hitting a record-high in May. Eating and drinking place sales totaled $46.8 billion on a...
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July 17, 2014, 06:12 AM
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Due to a softer outlook among restaurant operators for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined for the third consecutive month. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks...
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October 07, 2013, 06:38 AM
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Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) slipped below 100 in February. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and...
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April 01, 2013, 06:34 AM
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Due in large part to restaurant operators’ dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell sharply in October. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health...
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December 03, 2012, 06:01 AM
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Buoyed by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a modest gain in August. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for...
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October 05, 2012, 08:00 AM
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As a result of softer customer traffic and a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell to its lowest level in nine months. The RPI – a monthly composite index that...
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September 04, 2012, 07:32 AM
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Bolstered by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood above 100 for the eighth consecutive month in June. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the...
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August 03, 2012, 07:30 AM
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The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood well above 100 in April. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of...
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June 01, 2012, 07:00 AM
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