TL;DR
QSR forecasts record sales in 2015 due to 5 key drivers, including IPOs, private equity involvement, and global food cravings. The restaurant industry is expected to hit a record high in sales in 2015.
Restaurant industry sales are forecast to hit a record high in 2015, with various drivers impacting growth, according to QSR.
Examples include IPOs and private equity involvement, as well as global food cravings and capital expenditures.
“In the midst of the evolving digital revolution, the restaurant sector can’t escape customers’ desires for a more seamless experience,” QSR stated. “The [National Restaurant Association’s] Industry Forecast found that about a quarter of consumers see technology as being an important feature in their choice of restaurant.”
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on June 2, 2015. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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