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.

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.

Strong Quarterly Results from Major Foodservice Distributors, Rental Firms Pursue Restaurants and Taco Bell Passes Burger King in Sales

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

Major foodservice distributors report strong quarterly results. Rental firms pursue restaurants. Taco Bell passes Burger King in sales to become the fourth largest restaurant chain. KFC stores in the UK ran out of chicken. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Restaurant Sales Flat in January, Sales Growth Among Largest Chains Slowed, and the Number of U.S. Restaurants Dipped

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

U.S. retail sales declined in January while restaurant sales were flat. Rising government price indexes raise fears of higher inflation and interest rates. Technomic reports sales growth among the 500 largest restaurant chains slowed for the second consecutive year. The number of restaurants in the U.S. declined last year. These stories and whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Labor Market Healthy, Chipotle’s Turnaround Plan, Heavy Technology at Silicon Valley Pizza Place

Details: Published: February 13, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

A government study says the U.S. labor market remains healthy. Long a Wall Street darling, Starbucks now has stock analysts piling on. Chipotle Mexican Grill has an extensive turnaround plan. Silicon Valley pizza place relies heavily on technology. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Improved Restaurant Performance in December, Restaurant Traffic Flat Last Year, Positive pre-Valentine’s Day Eating-Out Stats

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

The National Restaurant Association reports restaurant performance improved in December. Foodservice operators kept on hiring in January. Restaurant traffic was flat in 2017 per The NPD Group. These articles and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Tax Changes Could Bump Up Casual Dining Sales in 2018, Starbucks to Pass on Tax Bill Savings to Employees, and Pilot Express Concept Puts Greater Emphasis on Food.

Details: Published: January 30, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Restaurant industry analyst Malcolm Knapp looks to the future. A chunk of the money Starbucks will save due the new tax bill will end up in the pockets of their employees. McDonald’s “joint employment” trial may be nearing a settlement. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Technomic Predicts 2018 Foodservice Sales Will Fall Below Last Year, Labor Challenges Continue as Noted at Merrill Lynch’s Restaurant Conference, and Zoe’s Kitchen Unveils A New Design

Details: Published: January 23, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Technomic looks at foodservice growth this year. Merrill Lynch reports on findings from chain restaurant conference. Zoe’s Kitchen unveils a new restaurant design. The Bento chain is growing and plans a new headquarters. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.

Another Year of Modest Growth for Restaurants, Pizza Hut Explores Self-Driving Vehicles, Red Robin Explores Eliminating Bus Boys, and More

Details: Published: January 16, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Restaurant sales increased in December, while menu prices continue to exceed the rise in grocery store prices. Tim Hortons' battles with some of their franchisees. Pizza Hut joins with Toyota to develop delivery vehicles. Red Robin will eliminate the bus boy position in its restaurants. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

More Simplified Menus in 2018 Says The Wall Street Journal, Wendy’s Re-Images, JAB Holdings Considers Coffee Chains, and More

Details: Published: January 9, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

The Wall Street Journal explores changes in restaurants in 2018. Restaurants added staff in December. Wendy’s re-images with new restaurant design. JAB Holdings looks to buy coffee chains. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Restaurant Sales Eke out 2017 Increase, Connecting Christmas Shopping with Restaurant Sales, and Wahlburgers Signs a Deal with Meijer

Details: Published: January 2, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

The National Restaurant Association says the industry “posted a modest increase in November.” Restaurants sales increased .84 percent in 2017, according to government data. Consumers opened their wallets for Christmas but did restaurants share in the spending? Wahlburgers signed a deal with the Meijer chain. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.