NRA Forecasts 12.4% Nominal Growth, 6.6% Real Growth Will Generate $898 Billion In Foodservice Sales In 2022

The National Restaurant Assn. predicts sales at eating and drinking places and the rest of the diverse foodservice market will reach $898 billion in 2022, exceeding total 2019 total current-dollar sales by 3.9%. But given the rapid increases in menu prices and wholesale food costs, “real” sales versus 2019 remain 11.5% short of pre-pandemic levels….