IFDA Monthly Economic Update

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 September 2025 issue:

The fragility of the economy remains, although it’s staying resilient for the time being. While the Federal Reserve will have to grapple with the competing strategies of managing hotter inflation and a cooling labor market, consumers continue to spend at restaurants.

• Faster inflation and slower job growth represent significant risks.
• Policy-related economic uncertainty remains elevated.
• Consumers continue to spend, and restaurant sales grew at a particularly strong pace in August.

Price: Free to all IFDA members as an exclusive member benefit.