Category Archives: On-Premise

Mobile Sports Betting Can Boost Bar, Restaurant Sales

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Illinois legalized mobile sports betting in June 2020, and CGA found that 22% of consumers have participated in mobile sports betting while at a bar or restaurant. In New York, where legislation supporting legal sports betting is expected to pass, … Continue reading →

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Today is National Waitstaff Day

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

From small diners and bars, up to fancy five-star restaurants, before the pandemic, there were more than 579,000 eating and drinking places operating nationwide. Until recently, almost $600 billion was spent in these establishments, which employed more than 11 million … Continue reading →

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On-Premise ‘Roaring Back to Life:’ Nielsen CGA

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

On-Premise velocity in outlets currently open is up 225% for the week ended May 1 from the like year-earlier week, Nielsen CGA reports.  Across all states, value velocity remains strongly positive compared to last year, up +4% vs the same … Continue reading →

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On-Premise on the Rebound: Restaurant Chain Customer Sales Begin to Recover

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

With the lifting of restrictions and more consumers vaccinated, customer transactions at major restaurant chains were up 32% in March compared to the 43% decline a year ago, although still down -6% compared to March 2019. Major chain transactions at … Continue reading →

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