The Washington Restaurant Industry Tracking Survey is a monthly statistical barometer that tracks the health of the restaurant industry. The WRITS is based on responses from WRA members that includes same-store sales, traffic, labor and capital expenditures.
- Same-store sales: Compares same-store sales volume in the reference month versus the same month in the previous year
- Customer traffic: Compares customer traffic in the reference month versus the same month in the previous year
- Labor: Compares the number of employees and the average employee hours in the reference month versus the same month in the previous year
- Capital expenditures: Measures capital expenditure activity during the three most recent months.
- Same-store sales: Restaurant operators’ outlook for same-store sales in six months, compared to the same period in the previous year
- Staffing: Restaurant operators’ expectations for their number of employees in six months, compared to the same period in the previous year
- Capital expenditures: Restaurant operators’ capital expenditure plans during the next six months
- Business conditions: Restaurant operators’ outlook for general business conditions during the next six months
To fill out the most current version of the survey, click here.
When are the WRITS results released?
The WRITS results are released on the last business day of each month. Here is a link to the most current results for March 2013.
