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2026 State of the Restaurant Industry
The NRA's annual outlook on the economic, operations, workforce and menu trends shaping US restaurants, with sales and market forecasts for the year. The NRA expects sales to reach "a projected $1.55T nationwide".
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The reference point for US sales and staffing forecasts. The full report is paid ($349 for non-members, free to NRA members); an executive summary is offered separately.
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The NRA's annual outlook on the economic, operations, workforce and menu trends shaping US restaurants, with sales and market forecasts for the year. The NRA expects sales to reach "a projected $1.55T nationwide".
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