http://pressroom.prlog.org/guestmetrics/GuestMetrics LLC Latest Press Releases http://www.prlog.org/12101549-restaurant-and-bars-sales-up-for-st-paddys-weekend.htmlAccording to GuestMetrics, based on its database of POS sales, food & beverage sales over the St. Patrick’s 3-day Weekend posted solid sales growth of +2.5% compared to the prior year benefitting from the holiday falling on a Sunday this year vs.Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:23:15 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12088893-casual-restaurants-not-adequately-leveraging-the-strength-in-craft-beers.htmlCasual restaurants are not doing as effective a job as fine dining restaurants or bars in leveraging the growth in craft beers Pricing at casual restaurants can also be higher through improved brand mix, promotional levels and price points.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12069872-strong-2012-growth-for-chicken-wings-could-bode-well-for-super-bowl-sales.htmlAccording to GuestMetrics, chicken wings sales in 2012 grew 10.7%, the net result of the number of chicken wing orders growing 7.3% and chicken wing prices increasing 3.4%.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:06:16 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12063732-guestmetrics-releases-2012-on-premise-wine-trend-details.htmlGuestMetrics releases data for 2012 wine trends. Restaurant and bar wine consumers traded down from bottles to glasses in 2012, with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir gaining share at the expense of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:56:37 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12059556-2012-restaurant-sales-pressured-by-consumers-shifting-from-entrees-to-less-expensive-appetizers.htmlSales at US table service restaurants decelerated throughout 2012, ending down in Q4. Given the tough economy, consumers were economizing by shifting from higher priced entrees to lower priced appetizers and side dishes.Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:39:29 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12058345-guestmetrics-releases-q4-and-holiday-on-premise-alcohol-beverage-performance.htmlBeverage alcohol sales slowed during the holiday and Q4 in Restaurants and Bars across the US according to GuestMetrics latest POS transaction data. This was likley driven by consumer economic wories. Craft beer and ultra premium wine performed bestSun, 13 Jan 2013 19:20:38 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12054028-guestmetrics-releases-full-year-2012-cocktailflavor-trends-results.htmlBased on analysis of over $8B in sales, GuestMetrics identified the cocktail and flavor types that were winning and losing across US restaurant, hotels and bars. Mango, tea, ginger, melon and cucumber were the biggest winners.Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:03:34 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12030053-craft-beers-continuing-to-win-share-from-premium-and-imports-in-on-premise.htmlAccording to GuestMetrics proprietary database of POS transactions from restaurants and bars, craft beers continue to take aggressive share from premium and import beers during the first 9 months of 2012.Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:32:38 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12020809-guestmetrics-launches-business-intelligence-services-for-hospitality-industry.htmlGuestMetrics launches its business intelligence solutions serving restaurant and hotel operators, as well as food & beverage suppliers and distributors to the hospitality industry. The solutions inform strategic decisions for the on-premise channel.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT