Restaurants, Sandwich Shops, and Cafes

Restaurants / Casual Restaurants
Fast Food and Quickservice Restaurants
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:


National Restaurant Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:

Restaurant Industry Forecast
http://www.restaurant.org/research/
Annual forecast is an overview of consumer and industry trends and includes an economic outlook for sales by business segments and state-by-state projections. Executive summary can be viewed free online.

Restaurant Trends
http://www.restaurant.org/research/
Annual studies look at the latest trends and consumer attitudes that affect foodservice operations.

Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance. Report sections include:


IRS Audit Technique Guides
Retail Industry - Restaurants and Bars
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108149,00.html
Guide contents include an overview of the industry and its business practices with primary focus on accounting and tax issues. Publication is available free online.

Entrepreneur Magazine Business Startup Kits
How To Start A Restaurant
http://www.entrepreneur.com/toolkit/index.html
Free startup kit provides an overview of the industry and key factors to be considered in starting a business.

Entrepreneur Magazine Business Startup Guides
Restaurant and Five Other Food Businesses
http://www.smallbizbooks.com/
Startup guide provides an overview of the industry and takes users through the various aspects of starting a business and running it successfully. Selected content can be viewed free online.

Food Service and Hospitality Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com  Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report is accessible free online.

Industry Market Analysis Reports
Restaurants, Sandwich Shops, and Cafes
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "722"
Industry statistics include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.


Industry Financial Ratios
Restaurants, Sandwich Shops, and Cafes
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "722"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for restaurants, sandwich shops, and cafes. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.

National Restaurant Association
Restaurant Industry Operations Report
http://www.restaurant.org/research/
Annual study provides financial data on cost of sales, gross profit, direct operating expenses, and other performance measurements.


National Restaurant Association
Hourly Wages for Foodservice Personnel
http://www.restaurant.org/store/
Report provides hourly wages for foodservice personnel on a national, state, and metro area level, and also includes employment statistics for various foodservice occupations.

ERI Economic Research Institute
Food Service Retailing Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Salary survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national and state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample pages for selected job positions are accessible free online.


BVResources
Information resources available from this organization include:

BVR's Guide To Restaurant Valuation
http://www.bvresources.com/bvstore/RecommendedBookList.asp
Guide addresses various considerations involved in the valuation process including economic and industry outlook, market research, capital expenditures, franchises, financing, and more. Online access feature includes searchable text, updates, and bonus content. Detailed table of contents is accessible free online.

BVR's Industry Transaction & Profile Annual Reports
on Quick Serve and Full Serve Restaurants
http://www.bvresources.com/bvstore/RecommendedBookList.asp
Annual publications include an industry profile, five-year financial analysis, pricing rules of thumb, and actual deal data from sales transactions. Table of contents containing additional descriptive information and identifying data sources can be viewed free online.

The Handbook of Business Valuation
Chapter 23 - Valuing Restaurants
Thomas L. West and Jeffrey D. Jones, John Wiley & Sons, 1999
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471297879/wwwvaluationreso/
Handbook includes rules of thumb and several chapters on specific industries, including restaurants. Search for chapter title using Amazon.com's "Search Inside" feature to preview chapter contents.

The Food Institute
Food Business Mergers and Acquisitions
http://www.foodinstitute.com/manda.cfm
Annual publication provides detailed analysis of mergers and acquisitions in the food industry, with categories covered including restaurants. Table of contents and sample excerpt can be viewed free online.

Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Restaurants, Sandwich Shops, and Cafes
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for restaurants, sandwich shops, and cafes and more than 200 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as reported by BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1 million.




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