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"The Restaurant Growth Index 2012". Wolff, M.; Restaurant Business. Vol. 111, Iss. 4. Apr, 2012. p. 21.
The article focuses on the expansion of the markets covered by the Restaurant Growth Index (RGI) in 2012, reported by the "Restaurant Business" magazine and Nielsen Co. BV. It says that 942 metro areas or Core Based Statistical Areas were included in 2012 and a new factor namely the number of people per dining establishment in each market was added to the RGI formula. It mentions the new top five places in the U.S. including Corbin, Kentucky, Key West, Florida, and Valdosta, Georgia.
"Pure, Green Rank among Top 2012 Trends". Anonymous; Beverage Industry. Vol. 103, Iss. 1. Jan, 2012. p. 10.
The article reports on the identification of 10 key trends by Innova Market Insights BV that will address sustainability, authenticity and purity as consumers continue to search for products with added value in Duiven, the Netherlands in 2012.
"The Top 10 Franchises: Stalwart Favorites Continue to Lead the Field". Daley, J.; Entrepreneur. Vol. 40, Iss. 1. Jan, 2012. p. 84.
The article offers brief information about the top 10 business franchises on the "Entrepreneur" periodical's 2012 Top 500 Franchises list. Hotel chain Hampton Hotels has made improvements to its hotel amenities and opened locations in Germany, Great Britain, and Turkey in 2011. Sandwich chain restaurant Subway doubled its sales of breakfast foods between 2010 and 2011. Convenience store chain 7-Eleven added 3,700 locations globally and performed interior renovations on 1,000 stores.
"Americas
Food and Drink Insight - December 2011". Anonymous; Americas Food and
Drink Insight.Dec, 2011. p. 1.
Americas Food And Drink Insight provides
industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, banking
associations,government departments and regulatory bodies with independent
forecasts and competitive intelligence. The Report features the latest-available
data covering production, sales, imports and exports; 5-year industry forecasts
; company ranking and competitive landscapes for multinational and local
manufacturers and suppliers; and analysis of latest industry developments,
trends, and regulatory changes. Also included are company rankings and SWOT
analyses.
"Asia
Pacific Food and Drink Insight - December 2011". Anonymous; Asia Pacific
Food and Drink Insight. Dec, 2011. p. 1.
Asia Pacific Food And Drink
Insight provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts,
banking associations,government departments and regulatory bodies with
independent forecasts and competitive intelligence. The Report features the
latest-available data covering production, sales, imports and exports; 5-year
industry forecasts ; company ranking and competitive landscapes for
multinational and local manufacturers and suppliers; and analysis of latest
industry developments, trends, and regulatory changes. Also included are company
rankings and SWOT analyses.
"Emerging
Europe Food and Drink Insight - December 2011". Anonymous; Emerging
Europe Food and Drink Insight. Dec, 2011. p. 1.
Emerging Europe Food
And Drink Insight provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate
analysts, banking associations,government departments and regulatory bodies with
independent forecasts and competitive intelligence. The Report features the
latest-available data covering production, sales, imports and exports; 5-year
industry forecasts ; company ranking and competitive landscapes for
multinational and local manufacturers and suppliers; and analysis of latest
industry developments, trends, and regulatory changes. Also included are company
rankings and SWOT analyses.
"Western
Europe Food and Drink Insight - December 2011". Anonymous; Western
Europe Food and Drink Insight. Dec, 2011. p. 1.
Western Europe Food And
Drink Insight provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate
analysts, banking associations, government departments and regulatory bodies
with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence. The Report features the
latest-available data covering production, sales, imports and exports; 5-year
industry forecasts ; company ranking and competitive landscapes for
multinational and local manufacturers and suppliers; and analysis of latest
industry developments, trends, and regulatory changes. Also included are company
rankings and SWOT analyses.
"Middle
East & Africa Food and Drink Insight - December 2011". Anonymous; Middle East & Africa Food and Drink Insight. Dec, 2011. p. 1.
Middle East & Africa Food And Drink Insight provides industry
professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, banking associations,
government departments and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and
competitive intelligence. The Report features the latest-available data covering
production, sales, imports and exports; 5-year industry forecasts ; company
ranking and competitive landscapes for multinational and local manufacturers and
suppliers; and analysis of latest industry developments, trends, and regulatory
changes. Also included are company rankings and SWOT analyses.
"Research and Markets; Quick Service Restaurants QSR Customer Satisfaction & Brand Positioning - an Updated Report". Anonymous; Food Weekly News. Dec 1, 2011. p. 61.
The 12th annual report provides overall satisfaction scores and rankings for 136 fast-food and pizza chains as well as detailed data on customer satisfaction attributes for 61 chains.
"Worldwide
Wineries & Wine-Making Industry (NAICS 31213). (Cover Story)".
Anonymous; Worldwide Wineries & Wine-Making Industry Report. Nov,
2011. p. 1.
Several tables related to the worldwide wineries and wine-making
industry are presented including the industry financial ratios in Argentina from
2008-2012, the estimated size of firm industry in Austria from 2010-2012, and
the estimated sub-industries in Belgium in 2010.
"Worldwide
Wine & Alcoholic Beverages Wholesale (NAICS 42282). (Cover Story)". Anonymous; Worldwide Wine & Alcoholic Beverages Wholesales Industry
Report. Nov, 2011. p. 1.
Several tables related to the worldwide wine
and alcoholic beverages wholesale industry are presented including the industry
financial ratios in Argentina from 2008-2012, the estimated size of firm
industry in Austria from 2010-2012, and the estimated sub-industries in Belgium
in 2010.
"Worldwide
Beer & Wine & Liquor Stores Industry (NAICS 44531). (Cover Story)".
Anonymous; Worldwide Beer & Wine & Liquor Stores Industry Report. Nov, 2011. p. 1.
Several charts are presented that depict the beer and
wine and liquor stores industry worldwide including industry establishments,
sales and employment trends.
"The
Beverage World 100". Anonymous; Beverage World. Vol. 129, Iss.
1815. Oct 15, 2010. p. 26.
The Top 100 players in the global drinks market,
ranked by their 2009 annual net sales, are presented. The largest beer company
in the world, Anheuser-Busch InBev has four of the top selling beers -- Bud
Light, Budweiser, Skol and Brahma -- and holds the No. 1 and 2 positions in 19
markets. The company continues to innovate by launching brands, such as Bud
Light Golden Wheat in the US, to appeal to beer consumers. Among the top
beverage producers in Japan, Suntory has a portfolio of products including
whisky, beer and soft drinks. Last year marked a year of strategic growth for
the company's alcohol portfolio as it strived to separate its brands from others
in the market. A leading beer, wine and spirits marketer, Diageo's performance
in 2009 demonstrated the resilience of its business in a year of global economic
downturn. Charting 15% revenue growth in 2009, Diageo was the best performing
full line spirits company in the US.
"Bottoms
Up!". Anonymous; Newsweek. Vol. 158, Iss. 15. Oct 10, 2011. p. 29.
The article presents several charts and statistics about the consumption of
beer in the U.S. and around the world including a chart of beer consumption per
person in the U.S., a chart of the top U.S. beer companies, and a statistic
about U.S. consumption of wine in the 2000s.
"Beer
& Wine & Liquor Stores Industry (NAICS 44531)". Anonymous; United States Beer & Wine & Liquor Stores Industry Report. Oct,
2011. p. 1.
Several charts are presented depicting the market performance,
establishments and employment trends in the beer and wine and liquor stores
industry in the U.S. from 2008-2012 including estimated industry sales in 5-year
trend, estimated number of establishments, and estimated number of
employees.
"Complete Rankings by Menu Type". Anonymous; Nation's Restaurant News. Vol. 45, Iss. 18. Sep 5, 2011. p. 22.
"Second 100 Companies Ranked by U.S. Foodservice Revenue". Anonymous; Nation's Restaurant News. Vol. 45, Iss. 15. Jul 25, 2011. p. 20.
A chart is presented that lists the systemwide food and beverages sales of second 100 chains in the U.S. which ranked by U.S. Food ServiceRevenue for the fiscal year 2010 including Dell Management Inc., Jamba Inc., and Luby's Inc.
"Second 100 Companies Ranked by Growth in U.S. Foodservice Revenue". Anonymous; Nation's Restaurant News. Vol. 45, Iss. 15. Jul 25, 2011. p. 26.
A chart is presented which ranks the Second 100 companies in the U.S. according to growth in the U.S. foodservice revenue including Five Guys Enterprises LLC, Roark Capital Group, and Friedman Fleischer & Lowe LLC.
"Second 100 Chains Ranked by Segment Market Share". Anonymous; Nation's Restaurant News. Vol. 45, Iss. 15. Jul 25, 2011. p. 38.
A table is presented that lists the second 100 fast food restaurant chains in the U.S. according to its segment market share which include Famous Dave's of America Inc., Mimi's Cafe, and Tim Hortons Inc.
"Second 100 Chains Ranked by Latest-Year Total Number of U.S. Units". Anonymous; Nation's Restaurant News. Vol. 45, Iss. 15. Jul 25, 2011. p. 34.
A chart is presented which ranks the Second 100 chain restaurants by the total number of their U.S. units from 2010 to 2011 including Casey's General Stores Inc., Tim Hortons Inc., and Legal Sea Foods Inc.
"Second 100 Chains Ranked by Growth in U.S. Systemwide Sales". Anonymous; Nation's Restaurant News. Vol. 45, Iss. 15. Jul 25, 2011. p. 26.
A table is presented which ranks the Second 100 restaurant chains according to growth in the U.S. systemwide sales including Yard House USA Inc., Wingstop Restaurants Inc., and Tim Hortons Inc.
"Second 100 Chains Ranked by Growth in Estimated Sales Per Unit". Anonymous; Nation's Restaurant News. Vol. 45, Iss. 15. Jul 25, 2011. p. 28.
A chart is presented that ranks the 2011 top 100 U.S. restaurant chains according to sales per unit growth estimates in year-to-year percentage including Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Benihana of Tokyo, and Joe's Crab Shack.
"Second 100 Chains Ranked by Estimated Sales Per Unit". Anonymous; Nation's Restaurant News. Vol. 45, Iss. 15. Jul 25, 2011. p. 28.
Several charts are presented related to the Second 100 restaurant chains ranking such as one based on estimated sales per unit and another ranked according to growth in estimated sales per unit.
"Second 100 Chains Ranked by Estimated Sales Per Unit by Segment". Anonymous; Nation's Restaurant News. Vol. 45, Iss. 15. Jul 25, 2011. p. 30.
A chart that lists the second 100 fast-food chains ranked according to the approximated sales per unit by segments, which include Rainforest Cafe, Legal Sea Foods, and Taco Cabana, is presented.
"Second 100 Chains Ranked by Growth in U.S. Franchise Units". Anonymous; Nation's Restaurant News. Vol. 45, Iss. 15. Jul 25, 2011. p. 32.
A table is presented which ranks the Second 100 restaurant chains in the U.S. according to the growth of their franchise units which include Jamba Juice Co., Westin Hotels & Resorts, and Tim Hortons Inc.
"Second 100 Chains Ranked by Growth in Total Number of U.S. Units". Anonymous; Nation's Restaurant News. Vol. 45, Iss. 15. Jul 25, 2011. p. 37.
A table is presented which lists the second 100 restaurant chains ranked by growth in total number of U.S. units for the fiscal year from August 2010 to June 2011 including Yard House USA Inc., Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, and Westin Hotels & Resorts.
"Top 100". Liddle, A.J.; Nation's Restaurant News. Vol. 45, Iss. 13. Jun 27, 2011. p. 23.
The article offers information on the recovery of foodservice chains and companies in the U.S. from the great recession sales depression. It mentions several charts on the top 100 chains and companies in various aspects including one on ranking by systemwide sales growth, another on foodservice revenues, and one on the alphabetic index of the top performing chains and companies. Furthermore, the issue on bankruptcy auction buying to protect chains and companies from bankruptcy is presented.
"The Best Places to Open a Restaurant". Wolff, M.; Restaurant Business. Vol. 110, Iss. 3. Mar, 2011. p. 24.
The article discusses the 2011 Restaurant Growth Index (RGI) annual report of The Nielsen Co. which ranks markets by identifying restaurant sales and gaps per capita in the U.S. Total restaurant sales have declined due to the slow recovering economy. The Crestview, Florida market is the at the top of the RGI list, followed by Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Ocean City, New Jersey. Vacation destinations and markets with high transient population are found to have high index scores.
"Top Hotel Restaurants". Anonymous; Restaurant, Food & Beverage Market Research Handbook. Mar, 2011. p. 386.
The article lists the top hotel restaurants in 25 major cities in the U.S. for 2010, including the La Grotta Ravinia at Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Atlanta, Georgia, Driskill Grill at Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas, and the Clio Restaurant at Eliot Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.\
"Largest Quick-Service Restaurant Chains". Anonymous; Restaurant, Food & Beverage Market Research Handbook. Mar, 2011. p. 140.
The article lists the top 65 largest quick service restaurant (QSR) chains according to the August 2010 issue of "QSR Magazine" based from the data of Technomic Inc. which includes McDonald's Corp., Subway Restaurants, and Burger King Corp.