Produced with Sage Policy Group, Inc., this monthly report is exclusively created for foodservice distribution leaders to help guide strategic business planning. It provides bite-sized data and analysis of macroeconomic trends and outlook, as well as tracking of the most industry-relevant economic indicators. The monthly format delivers information in a timely manner as new government and private-source data is released, offering unique real-time insight and more accurate short-term predictions.
Key takeaways from the March 2025 issue:
Spending at restaurants and bars fell in February, as menu prices reaccelerated. Concerns over inflation, jobs and overall business conditions have taken their toll on consumer confidence, which has dropped significantly since last fall. Despite weak consumer spending and falling confidence, the odds of recession remain relatively low.
- Spending at restaurants fell sharply in February.
- Broader consumer spending has softened while consumer sentiment has worsened significantly in recent months.
- Inflation remains stubbornly elevated, suggesting higher-for-longer interest rates.
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