Penton Media
Information resources available from this organization include:
Food Management
http://www.food-management.com/
Monthly trade magazine features news and information for foodservice management companies and self-operated
facilities, with topics covered in various issues including industry news, market trends, food and beverage,
business management, food production, marketing and merchandising, design,
and safety. Selected feature articles categorized by topic
are accessible free online with registration.
Top 50 Contract Management Companies
http://www.food-management.com/
Comprehensive annual report ranks the top 50 contract management companies by annual revenue with comparisons
to the prior year, and also provides a profile of each company that includes contact information, annual
revenues for the last three years, number of locations for the last two years, and
a percentage breakdown of market segments served. Report is
available free online with registration.
CSP Business Media LLC
Information resources available from this organization include:
Foodservice Director
http://www....com/
Monthly trade magazine features news and information for all segments of the foodservice industry,
with topics covered in various issues of the magazine including
industry news and trends, business management, ideas and innovations, menu development, research reports,
and people in the news. Selected articles categorized by topic and current and prior digital editions
are available free online.
The Big Picture
http://www....com/
Biennial survey of foodservice operators in the business and industry, college and university, hospital,
long-term care, K-12 school, and senior living segments provides insights and information on a variety
of subjects, with topics covered in the survey including operations,
menu trends, employee issues and challenges, retail venues, and health and wellness matters. Survey
results are available free online.
Industry Census
http://www....com/
Census reports provide a statistical profile by market segment for foodservice operators, with market
segments covered in the reports including business and industry, colleges and universities, hospitals,
and long-term care and senior living, and data provided for each segment including facilities served,
meal participation, average daily meals, and revenue trends. Survey results are available free online.
BizMiner
Market Analysis
https://www.bizminer.com
Market analysis report provides industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national,
state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of
companies, market volume and sales trends, average company
sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up
activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.