Content about Consumer Confidence Index

March 19, 2012
Special Report: Consumer confidence
Diners remain cautious even as economic indicators trend up
November 15, 2011
Three areas of optimism for foodservice
Morgan Keegan analysts say positive developments provide a glimmer of hope
September 8, 2011
Restaurant operators sour on same-store sales
The new NRN-MillerPulse survey looks at summer trends, future expectations
August 22, 2011
Seeking value in volatility
NRN executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the Aug. 22, 2011, issue of NRN
August 8, 2011
NRN-MillerPulse surveys show traffic gains, low guest confidence
NRN partners with RBC Capital Markets analyst Larry Miller to poll operators on the state of the industry and consumers on confidence and spending expectations.
May 2, 2011
Industry reports improvement, but rising fuel and commodity costs threaten progress
In an NRA Show preview, this business update tackles the ups and downs facing 2011
January 10, 2011
Economic climb offers foothold for the future


It’s been a rough ride, but restaurant industry insiders say that 2011 is looking up for those operators who have held on through the turbulence of the past few years.


While the business environment is still fraught with challenges, a variety of economic indicators, from unemployment and income to consumer confidence and sales data, were picking up toward the end of 2010, foreshadowing some improvement for an industry battered by the recession and the painfully slow recovery.


October 5, 2010
Consumer confidential: Cracking the customer code
Find out what guests want to unlock your sales potential
August 31, 2010
Restaurants project cloudy future even as consumer outlook brightens
While restaurant operators continue to express concerns about their growth opportunities in the coming months, consumer confidence appears to have brightened slightly, according to two key economic barometers published Tuesday.
July 12, 2010
Slow to recover
A recent string of disheartening economic reports and soft sales trends at some of the restaurant industry’s biggest chains is mounting evidence that the economic tide has not yet turned and the long wait for recovery continues.

May 5, 2010
Study: Consumers plan to spend less at restaurants
NEW YORK Despite recent indications suggesting the beginning of an industry and consumer spending recovery,...
April 5, 2010
Industry employment indicators show upswing
Recent labor activity and employer expectations indicate the restaurant industry may have finally found the...
January 10, 2010
2010 Forecast & Trends: Operators anticipate a better year ahead
The restaurant industry will face the good, the bad and the ugly in the year...
January 10, 2010
Outlook: Operators anticipate a better year ahead
The restaurant industry will face the good, the bad and the ugly in the year...
January 5, 2010
Restaurant industry sees signs of light
NEW YORK Two recent surveys forecast a slightly sunnier picture for the year ahead among...
December 6, 2009
Consumers, operators express more optimism for 2010 as ’09 limps to end
Both restaurateurs and consumers alike say they are feeling more upbeat about their economic outlooks...
September 13, 2009
Survey: Consumers plan to spend more money on restaurant visits
Despite another jump in the national unemployment rate and conflicting economic indicators released last month,...
September 6, 2009
Optimism on the upswing despite negative results
Even as restaurant operators continue the intense battle for dollars in a gloomy business landscape,...
August 9, 2009
Closures, downbeat industry reports deflate recent turnaround optimism
Several negative late July reports chronicling restaurant closures, faltering consumer confidence and eroding operator optimism...
July 12, 2009
Operators roll out road trip promos in effort to drive summer’s sales
As the lingering recession keeps consumers at home with their wallets tightly shut, restaurateurs are...
June 29, 2009
Studies show waning optimism among restaurateurs
NEW YORK Newly released research from a trio of sources points to slowed restaurant industry...
May 25, 2009
Restaurant stocks rise on consumer optimism
NEW YORK The Nation’s Restaurant News Stock Index posted on Tuesday one of its highest...
May 10, 2009
Operators report most optimistic economic outlook of the past year
Operator optimism continues to percolate as new data from the National Restaurant Association shows restaurateurs...
April 29, 2009
Restaurant operators more optimistic about economy
WASHINGTON The National Restaurant Association's restaurant performance index rose for the third consecutive month in...
April 19, 2009
Sales-trend data buoys optimism
Consumers look like they’re getting hungry again for restaurant meals....
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