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2008 was one for the books… or at least for the Restaurant Industry Operations Report, the NRA’s annual report on restaurant costs, expenses, and performance.

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2009 Restaurant Industry Forecast

The 2009 Restaurant Industry Forecast includes economic, workforce, consumer and menu trends, as well as information for restaurant operators to overcome the current economic challenges and position themselves for future growth.

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Restaurant Industry Sales
(Billions of current dollars)
2009 industry sales will be $565.9 billion

The nation's 945,000 restaurants should hit $566 billion in sales in 2009, according to the NRA's 2009 Restaurant Industry Forecast.
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