Foodservice

Foodservice State of the Industry: On the Up-and-Up

Where the industry stands and what's to come

CHICAGO -- While regulatory and legislative issues such as menu labeling and minimum wage continue to plague the foodservice industry, operators across the retail, noncommercial and restaurant segments are feeling confident about the current state of the industry as well as their own operations. A majority expect their foodservice sales to improve in the coming year—with c-store retailers leading the wave of optimism.

Here's a breakdown of where the industry stands and what's to come ...

Table of Contents

Operator Snapshot

Daypart Opportunities

Menu Trends

Operations

Challenges

Operator Outlook

C-Stores Bring It Home

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