The National Restaurant Assn. Forecasts Moderate Growth This Year

The National Restaurant Association unveiled its 2019 State of the Industry Report last week. The association predicts a 3.6% gain in total industry foodservice sales this year, with real growth of 1.1%. Full-service restaurants are forecast at 3.8% growth, while limited-service sales are expected to rise 3.2%. Snack and non-alcoholic beverage bars (4.6%) and social…