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National Restaurant Association
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Industry update
Restaurant Sales Are Up, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
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The Pandemic
Restaurant Sales Were Down 26 Percent in January
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By the numbers
Restaurant Sales Dropped 24 Percent Last Year
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Coronavirus