What’s on the Restaurant Industry’s Plate in 2018

Beverage alcohol plays an increasingly important role on-premise as retailers look to boost restaurant sales during a slow year. As of 2017, one out of every $10 restaurant sales is alcohol-driven. Restaurant sales hit $799 billion for the year with restaurant alcohol beverage sales coming in at more than $65 billion, according to the National Restaurant Association. At the recent VIBE conference, industry experts shared their insights on some of the most pressing issues restaurants are facing this year and