The National Restaurant Association offers the following list of resources that you can use to conduct research on specific restaurant companies. Association members looking for more information can contact their Information Service & Library.
Hoover's Online
Hoover's provides a wealth of data on tens of thousands of companies. Basic information is available for free; longer profiles are available to subscribers. Check out Hoover's restaurant category.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR
EDGAR offers data on publicly traded companies, including annual 10-K reports. Check out filings by eating places.
Chain Store Guide
Chain Store Guide produces two directories annually -- the Directory of Chain Restaurant Operators and the Directory of High Volume Independent Restaurants. Each provides information on such topics as key personnel, sales volume, average check size, and contact information.
Nation's Restaurant News
This weekly newsmagazine produces an annual special report (usually in June/July) tracking the top 100 restaurant chains as well as the second 100 chains. Available for a fee.
Restaurant Hospitality
Restaurant Hospitality, a monthly magazine, profiles the top 100 restaurant chains. Available for a fee.
Restaurant Business
Restaurant Business magazine provides an annual list of the top 50 Growth Chains and the Top 50 Franchises. It also produces an annual Restaurant Growth Index (RGI), a statistical prediction of where a new restaurant stands the best chance of succeeding. Available by subscription.
Restaurants and Institutions
Restaurant and Institutions magazine produces an annual list of the top 400 restaurant concepts, an annual list of the top 100 Independent restaurants, and an annual list of the most popular chains based on a consumer survey. Available by subscription.
Restaurant, Foodservice and Hospitality Industry Publications
This list is a sample of the foodservice publications available and is intended to be a useful resource for restaurant-industry professionals. For questions about this list or to add another publication, please contact media@dineout.org.
National Restaurant Association Publications
Washington Report newsletter published every other Monday
NRA SmartBrief daily restaurant-industry news
Restaurant.org news online news highlights
Research News & Numbers trends, facts and figures
Restaurant TrendMapper analysis of economic news
Foodservice Publications Broad Industry Coverage
Nation's Restaurant News weekly, 800-944-4676 circulation, 212-756-5188 editorial
Restaurant Business monthly, 847-763-9627 circulation, 646-708-7319 editorial
Restaurant Hospitality monthly; for the full-service restaurant market;
216-696-7000 editorial, 800-901-6553 circulation
Restaurants & Institutions monthly, 800-446-6551 circulation, 630-288-8204 editorial
Slammed Magazine monthly, 617-422-0404
Foodservice Publications - Specialty Topics
Asian Restaurant News for Asian-themed restaurants
Bartender Magazine for and about bartending
Beverage World beverage production and distribution, monthly, 847-763-9627 circulation, 646-708-7301 editorial
Bon Appetit food and entertaining, 800-765-9419
Chain Leader chain concepts and strategies, 800-446-6551 circulation, 630-288-8242 editorial
Cheers for fullservice restaurant and bar operators serving alcohol, 203-855-8499
Chef the idea magazine for American chefs, 888-545-3676 ext. 10 circulation, 312-849-2220 editorial
Chinese Restaurant News serves American-Chinese restaurants in North America
Club Management official magazine of the Club Managers Association of America, 314-961-6644
Cooking For Profit kitchen operations, 920-923-3700
Cooking Light healthy cooking and living, 205-445-6000
Cornell Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly 888-437-4636 circulation, 607-255-3025 editorial
El Restaurante Mexicano bi-lingual magazine for Mexican, Tex-Mex, Southwestern and Latino restaurants, 800-407-5845
Equipment Solutions foodservice equipment news and trends, 800-444-9745 circulation, 312-849-2220 editorial
Fast Casual Magazine ideas and trends for the fast casual segment, (502) 241-7545
Flavor & The Menu flavor trends, 503-598-8500
Food and Drink foodservice industry trends and news, 312-704-8205
Food Arts for managers, chefs and caterers of fine dining restaurants, 212-684-4224
Food Channel Trendwire newsletter food trends and information, 417-875-5187
Food Management monthly; for the noncommercial foodservice market, 800-901-6554 circulation, 216-696-7000 editorial
Food and Wine upscale epicurean magazine, 800-333-6569
Foodservice Director for the noncommercial foodservice market, monthly, 847-763-9627 circulation, 646-708-7318 editorial
Foodservice Equipment and Supplies foodservice equipment news and trends, 800-446-6551 circulation, 630-320-7000 editorial
Foodservice Equipment Reports evaluation/news of foodservice equipment and supplies, 847-673-8675 or 800-986-9616
Franchise Times news and information for franchising, 800-528-3296
Global Foodservice international foodservice, 516-829-9210
Gourmet recipes and trends, 800-365-2454
Hospitality Design foodservice and hospitality design and decor, 847-763-9050 circulation, 646-654-4411 editorial
Hospitality Technology 973-252-0100
Hotel F&B Executive the only national magazine covering foodservice operations within hotel, resort and casino properties, 847-551-9956
Hotels international hospitality news, 800-446-6551 circulation, 630-320-7000 editorial
ID foodservice distribution, 646-708-7323
Lodging Hospitality monthly; for the lodging market, 800-901-6551 circulation, 216-696-7000 editorial
Lodging Magazine the American Hotel and Lodging Associations management magazine, 202-289-3100
Meat Marketing and Technology news, trends and resources in the meat and poultry processing industry, 312-274-2201
National Culinary Review magazine of the American Culinary Federation, 800-624-9458
Nightclub & Bar reviews, management and marketing tips, 800-247-3881
Pizza Marketing Quarterly ideas and news to increase pizza sales, 662-234-5481
Pizza Today official publication of the National Association of Pizza Operators, 812-949-0909
QSR quickservice industry news and trends, 919-489-1916
Restaurant Finance Monitor for multi-unit operators, 800-528-3296
Restaurant Startup & Growth monthly, 816-741-5151
Restaurant Marketing Magazine marketing ideas and trends, 800-247-3881
Sante Magazine for upscale casual to fine-dining establishments, 800-493-9585.
SeaFood Business foodservice news and information about seafood, 207-842-5500
The Packer business news in the produce industry, 800-255-5113
Weekly Restaurant Connections industry e-newsletter, 832-860-5595
Wine and Spirits practical guide to wine, 212-695-4660
Foodservice Publications State & Regional
A la Carte published by the Louisiana Restaurant Association, 800-256-4572
Empire Food Service News covering upstate New York, (508) 385-7700
Entree Magazine for Metropolitan New York restaurateurs
Food Industry News for foodservice professionals in the Chicagoland area, 847-699-3300
Foodservice East New England, NY, NJ and PA, 800-852-5212
Foodservice News Upper Midwest, 800-528-3296
Food and Service News published by the Texas Restaurant Association, 800-395-2872
Foodservice and Hospitality restaurant industry news in Canada, 416-447-0888
Foodservice Monthly for industry professionals in the Washington, DC metropolitan and Mid-Atlantic areas, 703-471-9806
Hospitality News hospitality news for the Western U.S., 800-685-1932
Kentucky Restaurant Journal published by the Kentucky Restaurant Association, 502-493-7333
Main Ingredient published by the Oregon Restaurant Association, 800-462-0619
Michigan Restaurateur published by the Michigan Restaurant Association, 800-968-9668
Midwest Foodservice News for foodservice industry professionals in OH, MI, IN, KY, PA and WV, 614-873-1120
Modern Food Service covers metro New York, Long Island and New Jersey, (508) 385-7700
New England Food Service covers foodservice industry in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, 508-385-7700
New York Restaurant Insider for New York City restaurant industry, (212) 931-8538
Restaurant News of the Rockies for foodservice professionals in the Rocky Mountain states, 303-753-6109
Restaurateur of Arizona published for the Arizona Restaurant & Hospitality Association, 480-998-9568, horizonmedia@cox.net.
Serving Magazine a monthly magazine for foodservice professionals in San Diego and Arizona. 619-233-3901 (San Diego), 480-970-4415 (Arizona)
Southeast Foodservice News for the foodservice market in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN and VA, 800-865-7376 circulation, 770-449-9800 editorial
Southwest Foodservice News for the foodservice market in TX and the Southwest, 972-943-1254
Southwest Restaurateur published by the New Mexico Restaurant Association, covering New Mexico, El Paso, and southern Colorado. 800-432-0740
Sunbelt Foodservice covering Ala., Ark., Ariz., Colo., Fla., Ga., La., Miss., N.M., N.C., Okla., S.C., Tenn., Texas, Va., 770/534-8380
Today's Restaurant News FL and TX editions, 561-620-8888
Total Foodservice Metro New York foodservice, 203-661-9090
Trade Talk for the foodservice market in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN, 800-585-406
Yankee Food Service for restaurant and hospitality professionals in the Northeast, 866-677-4700
Foodservice Publications - Online
California Wine and Food foodservice, hospitality and tourism in California
FastCasual.com ideas and trends for the fast casual segment
Foodservice Central resources, news and marketplace
Foodservice.com industry information source
GlobalHotelNetwork.com hospitality industry news and resources
QSRWeb.com news and resources for quickservice, fast-casual and casual-dining operators
PizzaMarketPlace.com news and information for pizza operators
See also: State restaurant associations
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