Restaurant Owners Describe Their New Reality
“I was literally about to start the process of trying to set up my restaurant this year, and this all happened,” says Sarah Moody. In Ohio, the most recent poll…
Restaurant owners are taking every opportunity to voice their concerns. The trade association New York City Hospitality Alliance surveyed 500 restaurants, finding 83% cannot pay their regular July rent,…
Not the Year for Champagne Celebrations Less party, less bubbly. Champagne bottle sales have fallen by one third during the first half of the year. Sales collapsed as low as…
Two months since our last report on restaurant statistics, restaurant industry sales continue to whipsaw. In April, sales from Food Services & Drinking Places (NAICS code 722) totaled $30 billion,…
After a five-month battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, California Pizza Kitchen has lost. According to today’s statement from CEO Jim Hyatt, the company has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company…
In a banner year for the pizza delivery industry, Pizza Hut has struggled. Its competitors are at all-time highs. Just this year, Papa John’s (NASDAQ:PZZA) has rallied 44% to date….
It is earnings week; more blue chip companies report second quarter fiscal results this week than any other week. Today on national radio, senior restaurant analyst Michael Halen discussed disappointing…