Strong December for restaurant and catering industry

8 February 2010 | Australian Bureau of Statistics figures just released reveal how resilient the restaurant and catering industry really is, says the industry’s representative body.

Restaurant and cafes spend boost in January

9 March 2009 | The Australian restaurant and cafe industry had the strongest growth in January of all retail sectors, according to latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Restaurant and cafe turnover falls in October

4 December 2008 | Turnover of Australia's cafe, restaurant and takeaway foodservices industry fell slightly in October, according to the latest monthly estimates from the Australian Bureau of Statistic.

Australia foodservice is a $13.7bn business

1 May 2008 | Australia's cafes, restaurants and caterers generated $13.7bn in income during 2006-07, according to the latest new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Tax cuts fuel dining out mood for Australians

5 July 2006 | May was a big month for eating out with the latest trade data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing the greatest monthly increase in restaurant turnover for two years.