date:Sep 02, 2013
hile 43% of operators said their traffic declined. In June, 43% of operators reported an increase in customer traffic, while 39% reported lower traffic levels.
The R.P.I.s expectation index stood at 101.3 in July, down 0.6% from June and its lowest level in seven months. Operators participating in the survey said their sales outlook was down compared to previous months. Thirty-seven per cent said in July that they expect to have higher sales in six months vs. 46% in June.
Restaurant operators