Restaurant and Fast Food Industry

Economic Environment

Food Service Industry
Reports on the size of the food services market. Data on food expenditures and prices. From the USDA Economic Research Service.
Food Services and Drinking Places: NAICS 722
Workforce,employment and wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Moody’s Analytics Economic View
Current and historical data, charts, analysis and commentary for U.S. economic indicators. When analyzing restaurants, check the CPI, consumer credit, and Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index.

Regulatory Environment

Issues & Advocacy
From the National Restaurant Association.
National Council of Chain Restaurants - Advocacy
NCCR policy positions, press releases and news.
Restaurant Business
One of the leading restaurant trade publications. Includes company rankings, consumer trends and more.