Weak restaurant traffic is a concern in global markets
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Nation's Restaurant News] By Steve Coomes - October 1, 2014 -
Restaurant average checks rose modestly worldwide in the second quarter, but traffic declines in some markets raised concerns about the industry’s ability to attract repeat customers, according to The NPD Group.
The report found that only four of 11 markets included — Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain and the United States — reported traffic increases: Australia, Great Britain, and the emerging markets of Russia and China.
The remaining seven markets showed a mix of flat traffic and modest declines. In Germany, traffic dipped 2 percent in the wake of a food safety crisis and excitement around the 2014 World Cup. Restaurant traffic in Italy slid 3 percent during the quarter, while both traffic and average check in Spain fell by about 1 percent.
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