Despite Worker Worries, Foodservice Sales Soar to Record Levels in May
AgDay Minute 062221
As the U.S. continues to open back up from COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, restaurants are benefiting from the pent-up demand.
Foodservice spending at restaurants and bars totaled a record $67 billion dollars last month, which is up more than $1 billion from February.
The increase is despite analysts saying the inability to get staff into restaurants is holding back sales. In response, reports show restaurant operators have raised prices on their menus, and some of the dollar menu items have been removed.
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