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Foodservice IP Foodview – Second Half Outlook
The Foodview: The Mid-Year Health of Foodservice The U.S. foodservice economy is poised for a solid performance in the second half of 2024, at least in Foodservice IP's opinion. Despite the uncertainties of a heated election year, key economic indicators such as...
The Death of the Restaurant Dining Room
As a kid of the late 1980s, it was standard for the family to congregate on birthdays and certain special occasions at a restaurant. There was one in particular - The Brown Derby - which served as the destination for most Mother’s and Father’s Days. Industry...
Some Observations from the 2024 NAMA Conference
If you weren’t able to attend the NAMA conference in Dallas the week of May 6, I have some of my own observations to share. I’ll begin by thanking NAMA for the opportunity to be involved: I appreciated being asked to present findings from our recent micromarket study...
In an Era of Data and A.I., Customer Service Reigns Supreme
Since ChatGPT launched in November 2022, artificial intelligence has been an unavoidable topic. Much ink has been spilled on how artificial intelligence will take our jobs (it may displace some workers, but historically, technology creates jobs) or create a...
Sandwiches: The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
In spite of the productivity gains remote workers had during the pandemic, more and more companies are transitioning back to the office—at least part time. Last fall, commercial building occupancy rates in major cities ranged from 40-60%. So, while there are fewer...
Foodservice Success Favors Predicting Consumer Spending Shifts
As Foodservice IP caveats each year, 2024 brings both challenges and opportunities. The angle we’ll take on this edition is the impact of consumer spending on the industry - after all 75% of GDP is consumer spending and DPI is the lifeblood of foodservice. Despite...
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