http://www.servu-online.com/ Summary of the latest blogs published on ServU-Online en-gb Copyright © ServU-Online, 2012 Developer Fusion RSS Feed Generator v1.0 Owner ServU-Online Mon, 28 May 2012 22:53:30 GMT 20 http://www.servu-online.com/blogs/Restaurant-Industry-Rebounding.aspx <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Is the restaurant industry rebounding?</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Some industry-watchers think so.  The NRA recently released results of a monthly survey that showed promising upticks in restaurant operator confidence and consumer spending planning.  Optimists cite this as evidence that the economy as a whole may soon be pulling out of the recession, given that many people first cut spending at restaurants in tough times—and increase that spending in better times.  </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">On the other hand, current restaurant business statistics remains at levels indicating industry contraction (albeit a slowed contraction).  You can read more about it at <a href="http://www.nrn.com/breakingNews.aspx?id=367644" target="_blank">Nation’s Restaurant News</a>.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">I’m sure we’d all like to believe that the restaurant industry’s situation is improving, but what have you seen firsthand?  Are sales up?  Flat?  Many argue that the recession will produce a “new breed of consumer,” a value-conscious buyer with tight purse strings.  What do you think?  Post your thoughts below!</p> Tessa Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:23:00 GMT Restaurant Industry Rebounding