This Week In Foodservice

jStiegler Jerry StieglerThis Week in Foodservice provides a high-level summary of the economic data, financial news, menu updates and numerous other statistical packages and developments that impact foodservice operators, consultants, dealers, manufacturers, reps and service agents. In his weekly blog, Jerry Stiegler aggregates key industry data through his infamous Green Sheet and provides some brief analysis that will help foodservice professionals navigate the information. Jerry is a long-time member of the foodservice industry, whose experience includes working for Restaurants & Institutions magazine and FE&S.

How Income Impacts Restaurant Usage, Uber to Test Food Delivery Drone and Chipotle’s Delivery Service Triples

Details: Published: May 15, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Merrill Lynch surveys consumers about eating out. Uber will test food delivery via drone. Chipotle racks up a triple digit jump in delivery. Food at home prices rose more in April than the price for food away from home prices. Sysco, US Foods and the Performance Food Group saw some sales growth and enjoyed higher profits in the first quarter of this year. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Restaurants Key to Franchising Formula, Value Menus Work, and Restaurants See Negative Effect to No-Tipping Rules

Details: Published: May 8, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Foodservice and franchising go together. Foodservice operators were hiring in April. NPD says the value menus are working. The elimination of tipping may have a negative effect on restaurants. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

NRA’s March RPI Looks Good, C-stores Expect Profitable Summer, MOD Pizza Fastest Growing Restaurant Chain and More

Details: Published: May 1, 2018; Written by The Editors

The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index looked good in March. C-Store operators anticipate a profitable travel season. MOD Pizza is the fastest growing restaurant chain. In-N-Out Burger ranks number one customer loyalty. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Sales at Casual Dining Chains Increase, Chefs Give Small Kitchens Good Reviews and Tim Hortons Faces Supply Issues in Ontario

Details: Published: April 24, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Casual dining chains saw sales uptick in March, per Knapp-Track. Some chefs find small kitchens work well. Some Tim Hortons franchisees in Ontario are not getting their shipments of supplies, which is widening their rift with corporate management. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Food Away From Home Prices Soar, Sales and Profits Rise for C-Stores, Mall Formats Seek Foodservice Operators

Details: Published: April 17, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

U.S. retail sales rose in March as did restaurant sales. The price for food away from home has increased six times compared to food at home. Convenience stores saw sales and profits rise in 2017. Shopping mall owners now eagerly pursue foodservice operators. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Foodservice Suppliers Faring Well, Foodservice Hiring Flat and Pizza Market Getting More Competitive

Details: Published: April 10, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Data indicates most industry suppliers are doing well. Foodservice hiring was flat in March. Will Chick-fil-A soon be number three in sales? The pizza market is growing even more competitive. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Restaurant Performance Improves, Tim Hortons Introduces New Design and Buffalo Wild Wings Wins When it Comes to Customer Loyalty

Details: Published: April 3, 2018; Written by The Editors

The Restaurant Performance Index improved in February. Tim Hortons introduces a new restaurant design in Canada. Buffalo Wild Wings customers are the most loyal according to a new survey. These stories and a whole lot more This Week In Foodservice.

Upscale NYC Eateries Lower Prices, Wendy’s Debuts New Store Design, Starbucks Looks for a Better Cup

Details: Published: March 27, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Malcolm Knapp provides his latest take on the chain restaurant world. McDonald’s looks for more energy-efficient kitchen equipment. New York City restaurants lower prices. Starbucks will spend big bucks to develop more environmentally friendly cups. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Restaurant Sales Inch Up in February, Caliburger’s Flippy the Robot Too Slow, Mobile Apps Continue to Flourish

Details: Published: March 20, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Stealth Firm Looks to Dominate U.S. Beverages, Consumers say Eating Out Ruins Their Budget, February Foodservice Hiring Steady, and Walmart Moving into Prepared Meals

Details: Published: March 13, 2018; Written by The Editors

Stealth firm tries to unite and dominate the U.S. beverage market. Consumers blame eating out for ruining their budgets. Foodservice hiring was steady in February. Walmart readies a move into the prepared meal business. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Restaurant Performance Tumbled in January, Joint Employment Policy Reversed (Again), Double-Digit Growth Expected for Third-Party Delivery Platform

Details: Published: March 6, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

The National Restaurant Association says restaurant performance tumbled in January. The policy on joint employment was reversed again. Chipotle discontinues its Tasty Made burger concept. Double digit growth is predicted for the third-party delivery market. These stories and a whole lot more This Week In Foodservice.