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.

Papa John’s C-Suite Battle, McDonald’s Futuristic Design, Consumer Food Prices Inch Up and Sysco Reports Very Good Year

Details: Published: August 14, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Schlotzsky’s to Convert to Fast-Casual, Comparable Store Sales from 12 Chains, and Much More

Details: Published: August 7, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Restaurant Performance Index Posts Moderate Gain, Chick-fil-A Tests the Meal Kit Business. McDonald’s Reports Mixed Results and More!

Details: Published: July 31, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

The National Restaurant Association’s performance index showed a moderate gain in June. Gross Domestic Product grew by more than 4.0 percent in the second quarter. A $5 price seems to strike a chord with consumers. Chick-fil-A tests the meal kit business. McDonald’s reports mixed results. Physicists prove brick ovens make the best pizza. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Casual-Restaurant Sales Show Improvement, Wendy’s and Papa John’s Merger Rumors and Potbelly CEO’s Quest for Interesting Sandwiches

Details: Published: July 24, 2018; Written by The Editors

Restaurant Sales Jump in June, Famous Dave’s New Design Pays Dividends, Drive-Thru Still Growing

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

Restaurant Performance Index Points to Downward Traffic Trend, Corner Store to Rebrand as Circle K, Economy Added Jobs in June and More

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

Restaurant Franchises Prove Good Investment, Restaurant Delivery Growth Predicted, Krystal Opts to Destroy vs. Remodel

Details: Published: June 26, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Advance Retail Sales for May Look Good, Food Truck Sales Grow, Foodservice Prices Continue to Outpace Retail Prices

Details: Published: June 19, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

A Closer Look at “Super Size Me!” Documentary, U.S. Has More Job Openings than Job Seekers and Has Starbucks Over Expanded?

Details: Published: June 12, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Revisiting the “Super Size Me!” documentary. The U.S. now has more open jobs than job seekers. McDonald’s announces staff cuts. Critics say Starbucks has over expanded. There is less to IHOP’s name change than meets the eye. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.

Restaurant Performance Index Posts Moderate Decline, Foodservice Unemployment Up and Chipotle Adds Mobile-Ordering Only Drive-Thru Windows

Details: Published: June 5, 2018; Written by The Editors

Food Halls Continue to Grow, Independent Restaurants Remain Important to Foodservice and Famous Dave’s New Store Design Drives Sales

Details: Published: May 29, 2018; Written by Jerry Stiegler

Food halls continue to grow. The NPD Group says independent restaurants remain an important factor in foodservice. Famous Dave’s new store design drives sales. These stories and a whole lot more This Week in Foodservice.