The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry – stood at 100.2 in January, down 0.8 percent from its December level. Despite the decline, January marked the fourth time in the last five months that the RPI registered a score of more than 100, which signifies expansion in the index of key industry indicators. In addition, participating foodservice operators appear to be optimistic about the outlook for the industry.
Stackable flatware racks allow operators to wash more spoons, forks and knives compared to traditional baskets in a single cycle. By washing more utensils in a single cycle, foodservice operators are able to 
It's not wood, it's not bamboo — it's leaves. Eco-friendly biodegradable/compostable disposable dishware and utensils are made from collected, fallen leaves that are pressed to create durable products that are said to compost in two months, less than the six required by national standards. Customers buying the product include caterers, hotels, restaurants, stadiums, zoos, aquariums, racetracks and other events-based users.
