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The first U.S. menu item calorie labeling law was enacted in 2008 in New York City. [4] California was the first state to enact a calorie count law, which occurred in 2009. [5] Restaurants that do not comply can be fined up to $2,000. [6] Other localities and states have passed similar laws. [7]
The food system, including food service and food retailing supplied $1.24 trillion worth of food in 2010 in the US, $594 billion of which was supplied by food service facilities, defined by the USDA as any place which prepares food for immediate consumption on site, including locations that are not primarily engaged in dispensing meals such as recreational facilities and retail stores. [2]
Food and labor costs increased in 2024, remaining by far the largest expenses of running a restaurant, according to the Independent Restaurant Coalition. And the minimum wage is set to increase ...
The National Restaurant Association forecasts that fast-food restaurants in the US will reach $142 billion in sales in 2006, a 5% increase over 2005. In comparison, the full-service restaurant segment of the food industry is expected to generate $173 billion in sales.
Food in stores cost 1.1% more compared to a year ago, and those prices are up 0.1% on a monthly basis. Menu prices at restaurants and cafes are up 4.1% annually and 0.4% from May to June.
Still, with 98% of operators reporting that higher labor is an issue for their restaurant, 97% citing higher food costs, and 38% reporting their restaurants were not profitable last year ...
Fast-food fans may need to find another spot to satisfy their fried chicken cravings. KFC has joined the growing list of restaurant chains closing locations in 2024.. This week, multiple local ...
The closures of restaurants and the rest of the food service industry, such as schools and event venues, impacted the distribution for food and beverage. In early April, while grocery stores were experiencing shortages of dairy products, farmers whose main customers were in the food service supply chain were dumping their milk because of lack ...